Articles by Mollie Jackman

Mollie Jackman

Mollie Jackman is a writer, editor, and graduate of Lindenwood University’s MFA in writing. She’s also a pet parent to a goofy big-eared dog and two brown tabby cats, plus a rotating cast of foster animals. When she’s not reading, writing, or picking up strays, she can be found binge-watching arguably terrible reality TV shows and cooking competitions or rolling around the local skating rink in Columbia, Missouri. 

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  health

  4 Reasons You Should Break Up With Your Vet

  And how to let them down easy.

  And how to let them down easy.

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  lifestyle

  How 6 Orgs Find Joy and Help Adoptable Animals During the Holiday Season

  The holiday season is not so jolly for a lot of pet rescues. Here’s how they help their animals — and their volunteers and staff members — this time of year.

  The holiday season is not so jolly for a lot of pet rescues. Here’s how they help their animals — and their volunteers and staff members — this time of year.

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  lifestyle

  7 Things You Should Know About Adopting a Senior Pet

  A senior pet is the perfect addition to your family. Here’s everything you need to know before you bring them home.

  A senior pet is the perfect addition to your family. Here’s everything you need to know before you bring them home.

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  lifestyle

  “Griffin’s Heart” Should Be Your Go-To Grief Guide

  A pet-loss workbook sounds corny, but this gentle, realistic book lets you go at your own pace to heal.

  A pet-loss workbook sounds corny, but this gentle, realistic book lets you go at your own pace to heal.

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  behavior

  5 Ways You’re Low-Key Ruining Your Cat’s Life

  Just kidding, but you (or other pets) might be stressing them out more than necessary. Here’s how.

  Just kidding, but you (or other pets) might be stressing them out more than necessary. Here’s how.

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  lifestyle

  A Guide to Fostering Pets When You Have Kids

  Advice from parents who truly do it all.

  Advice from parents who truly do it all.

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  lifestyle

  8 Practical and Healing Ways to Remember Your Pet After They Pass

  Even though it’s the last thing you want to think about.

  Even though it’s the last thing you want to think about.