Michele Hollow
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.
Latest Articles
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Teach Your Kids Birding
Birding is a great hobby for kids and parents, and all you need to get started are a good pair of binoculars, a field guide, and a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
May 15, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Take Your Dog to Work Day
We've all heard about Take Your Child to Work Day. What about your dog? Pet Sitters International created Take Your Dog to Work Day 10 years ago.
May 6, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Meals for Your Dog and You
Who has time to cook for their dogs? Some days it's hard preparing a meal just for ourselves and our families. "Why not combine the two?" asks Linda West Eckhardt.
Apr 23, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Dogs Can Get Sunburn
Just like humans, dogs can get sunburn. This is especially true of light coated short hair dogs.
Apr 20, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Dog Friendly Hotels
The hardest part of going on vacation is leaving the dog at home. That's all changing. Many hotels, resorts, and inns are offering vacation packages that welcome dogs.
Mar 30, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Tatoos, Microchips, and ID Tags Keep Dogs Safe
Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of these, only two percent of cats and 18 percent of dogs are reunited with their owners.
Mar 25, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Do Cats and Dogs Dream?
"Scientific studies support that dogs and cats experience REM sleep, which is the phase in which people dream," says Lisa Boyer, DVM.
Mar 19, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Animal Actors
Put 101 Dalmatians in a room, and you may have trouble telling them apart. However, each one is different. That's where Rose Ordile comes in.
Mar 3, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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Working with Wild Animals
While studying to become a veterinary technician, Kyle Covill would volunteer to work with rabbits, snakes, impalas, kangaroos, and lions.
Feb 25, 2009
- Michele Hollow
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