Julie Zeilinger
Julie Zeilinger is a writer and editor whose writing has been published in Marie Claire, Forbes, Vox, HuffPost, and other publications. She is also the author of two books: College 101: A Girl’s Guide to Freshman Year (2014) and A Little F’d Up: Why Feminism Is Not a Dirty Word (2012). She has a two-year-old Bichpoo named Baloo and is a foster mom to dogs via Badass Animal Rescue.
Barnard College: Bachelor’s in sociology
The New School: Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) in creative nonfiction
Recent Kinship articles by Julie Zeilinger
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Hundreds of USDA-Licensed Breeding Facilities Are Mistreating Dogs, New Report Finds
The ASPCA’s annual report has found that the USDA has failed to protect dogs from being bred in inhumane conditions.
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The Most Common Reasons People Surrender Their Pets—And How You Can Help
There are systemic issues at play.
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How to Deal With the Chaos of New Pet Parenthood
It’s a lot of responsibility, but it’s worth it.
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Is the American Kennel Club Fighting Against Protective Legislation for Dogs?
The Humane Society of the United States claims the AKC is working to oppose the passage of bills aimed to prevent animal cruelty.
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*Saving Jones* Is an Essential Rescue Documentary—How You Can Make Sure More People See It
Get tickets to the September NYC screening now, and tell your favorite streamers to pick up this film.
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How to Help the Rescue Pets Who Seem to Be Stuck at Shelters Forever
And why the problem of long-term rescue and foster animals persists.
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No Dogs Left Behind Faces Harsh Realities to Save the Pups Who Need It Most
The rescue organization’s founder Jeff Berri needs your help to save dogs from horrific conditions and giving them a much-deserved new start.
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How One New York City Domestic Violence Shelter Aims to Expand Care to Survivors’ Pets
The New York-based organization wants domestic violence shelters across the country to house and provide for pets, too.
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7 Ways Student Loan Debt Relief Could Have Benefitted Pets
The Biden administration’s plan has been blocked by SCOTUS. Here’s how pets’ lives could have been better if their parents had extra cash.
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Pirate the Pit Bull Is Asha Leo’s “Person”
How the Pit Bull advocate is bolstered by her Instagram-famous psychiatric support dog.
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Where Have All the Fosters Gone?
This is the Paula Cole parody that rescue orgs are singing as they struggle to find people to foster pets.
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These Organizations Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Their Pets
Learn how you can support their efforts.
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How The Animal Pad Rescued 111 Doodles From a Backyard Breeder
Further proof that you can — and should — adopt rescued designer dogs.
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We Need to Talk: There’s a Serious Veterinarian Shortage Right Now
As a pet parent, the best thing you can do is be nice.
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear-Free Training Can Help
“America’s Veterinarian” and the founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr. Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions, and grooming appointments less stressful for pets.
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Monkeypox Has Been Found in a Dog: Here’s What You Need to Know
A key number to remember here: 21.
