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Lavanya Sunkara is an animal lover and freelance writer living in New York with her adopted dog Indu.

Her favorite book is “The Dogs of Proud Spirit" by Melanie Sue Bowles. She enjoys hiking with her furry friend, and traveling to exotic places.

Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Salon, GQ, MSN, Yahoo!, and Time Out among others. She writes for JeffCorwinconnect.com and runs an eco blog featuring tree huggers around the world.

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Blacktip Reef Shark
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Can Sharks Cure Cancer?

by Lavanya Sunkara
It has been long believed that sharks are immune to cancer, and that they hold the secret to curing it. However, sharks are not free from disease, and their cartilage is not a…
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Galápagos Wildlife Up Close
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Galápagos Wildlife Up Close

by Lavanya Sunkara
The Galapagos islands are home to some of the most unique species of wildlife in the world. Come face-to-face with exotic animals like marine iguanas, giant tortoises, sea lions,…
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dog walking club
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Dog Walking Club Helps Pets

by Lavanya Sunkara
Dog walking clubs allow you to socialize and exercise with your dog. Read about one such club, Cruisin' Canines, here!
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Strut Your Mutt
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Strut Your Mutt to Save Pets

by Lavanya Sunkara
Best Friends Animal Society’s Strut Your Mutt Helps Homeless Pets
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Surin Project
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Surin Project Helps Elephants

by Lavanya Sunkara
The Surin Project in Thailand is helping elephants get off their chains and providing mahouts with better living conditions.
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CCF's Livestock Guarding Dog Program
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Dogs Help the African Cheetah

by Lavanya Sunkara
Anatolian Shepherd and Kengal dogs of the Cheetah Conservation Fund's Livestock Guarding Dog program help save cheetah lives.
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A Dog's Journey
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Book Review: A Dog’s Journey

by Lavanya Sunkara
Sweet, heartwarming and informative, A Dog’s Journey by W. Bruce Cameron, is a book for everyone who believes in the power of dogs to help us.
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Saved by Angell: Puppy Gets a Second Lease on Life 0
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Saved by Angell: Lyssa’s Story

by Lavanya Sunkara
Nine month old terrier mix puppy Lyssa gets life saving heart surgery at Angell Animal Medical Center and is now at her forever home.
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20 Tips for Flying with Dogs
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20 Tips for Traveling with Dog

by Lavanya Sunkara
Make your vacation even more fun by bringing your furry friend. With proper preparation, you can choose the right airline, crate and get Fido ready for a fun adventure.
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Couple find love with help from dog
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Let Your Dog Play Cupid

by Lavanya Sunkara
 10 ways for dog lovers to connect with potential lovers.
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