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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lifestyle3 College Students on How Fostering Pets Helped Them Get Through School
Plus, tips on how to make it work with term papers, exams, and a busy social life.
Plus, tips on how to make it work with term papers, exams, and a busy social life.
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And how to let them down easy.
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lifestyleHow 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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lifestyle7 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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behavior5 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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Advice from parents who truly do it all.
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lifestyle8 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.
