Marisa Meltzer
Marisa Meltzer has contributed to The New York Times, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and is the author of This Is Big: How the Women Who Founded Weight Watchers Changed the World (and Me). She lives in New York City with her dog Joan.
Recent Kinship articles by Marisa Meltzer
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Best Allergy Medicines That You Can Give to Your Dog
Here’s what works (and what doesn’t).
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17 Best Interactive Dog Puzzle Toys
Let the games begin.
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Get Shorty: All You Need to Know About Bulldogs
So chill! So wrinkly! So allergic!
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Does Your Dog Need a Dentist?
NYC’s top veterinary dentist on bad breath, dental disease, and brushing your dog’s teeth...daily.
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Say Goodbye to Tacky Pet Accessories With laēlap’s Help
Lili Reinhardt and Charlotte Lawrence’s pups are fans of these handmade, personalized pearl necklaces.
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How My Dog Helped Me Get Through the Pandemic Alone
“She was my lockdown companion, but I had to learn to slowly navigate my fears and anxiety without her as my constant companion.”
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Ashley Nicole Black Went to Puerto Rico for a Story and Left with a Street Dog
The Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian, and writer on her rescue pup Gordi’s cleverly orchestrated adoption, star stalking, and curious interest in Inventing Anna.
