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I have always loved animals. As a child, I took zoology classes at the Bronx Zoo. I enjoyed learning about animals and as a result of the zoology classes, I later became a volunteer tour guide at the Central Park Zoo in NYC. They had a program called Friends of the Zoo. The best part was handling the animals.
I grew up with dogs and cats; they always seemed to find me. I never purchased an animal. My cat, Earl Gray, wound up on my doorstep one evening about 11 years ago. He had a badly broken leg. When I opened the door he limped right inside. He sensed that it was okay. Earl sits on my desk while I write.
I became a journalist several years ago. I write about pets, wildlife, travel, and lifestyle topics. My byline has appeared in The NY Times, NY Daily News, The Star-Ledger, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Pet Style News, and other national publications. I'm an expert at www.dogtime.com.
My latest book, "The Everything Guide to Working with Animals," (Adams Media; March 2009) was such a joy to write because I got to hang out with people who love their work. The book contains interviews with a wide range of professionals--from animal behaviorists to zoologists. I even interviewed a makeup artist for animal actors. (Yes, that really is a job.)
I get so much satisfaction writing about pets, wild animals, people who work with animals, and wildlife preservation.