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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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Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services
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Volunteer Tail: Parrot Rescue

by Lavanya Sunkara
Feathered Friends Parrot Adoption Services is a non-for-profit in Queens, NY dedicated to providing a safe haven for lost, unwanted and mistreated parrots and educate the public…
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Rescue Chocolate: The Sweetest Way to Save Animals 0
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Rescue Chocolate Saves Pets

by Lavanya Sunkara
Vegan chocolate bars from Rescue Chocolate, made for humans, are a great way to support rescue organizations helping dogs and other animals.
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lost pet poster for pet with microchip
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Microchips: Helping Find Home

by Lavanya Sunkara
Putting a microchip in your pet may be the best chance they have at finding home again if they should ever wind up missing.
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Record Breaking Dogs
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Olympic Dogs

by Lavanya Sunkara
From the tallest dog to the best swimmer, find out which Olympic sports these extraordinary doggie athletes might excel at.
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Hero Pit Bull Lilly Safe at Home
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Hero Pit Bull Lilly Safe Home

by Lavanya Sunkara
Hero Pit Bull Lilly who saved her owner from an oncoming freight train earlier this month is safe at home.
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Indu Sunkara
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How I Met my 'Dog'ter

by Lavanya Sunkara
I met my dog Indu on Mother's Day in 2009. As a single woman in New York, I consider my adopted dog my daughter. On this holiday, even though others may not wish me a Happy Mother…
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dog helping mom raise kids
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Photos: Dogs Help Moms

by Lavanya Sunkara
Slideshow of moms and their little doggie helpers. Dogs help moms raise kids by being attentive, playful and generous with their love and affection. Mothers get instant little…
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American Cancer Society's Bark for Life
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Charitable Dog Walks

by Lavanya Sunkara
Charity Dog Run/Walks are a great way to exercise with your pooch and give back to the community. Get your four legged friend and find a charity walk near you.
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Book: I am Not a Plastic Bag
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Book: I am Not a Plastic Bag

by Lavanya Sunkara
I am Not a Plastic Bag is a graphic novel about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch published by Archaia in combination with Jeff Corwin Connect.
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Happy farm animals at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
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Considering Going Vegetarian?

by Lavanya Sunkara
Happy farm animals with big personalities at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, upstate New York. Going meat-free is a healthy eco-friendly choice. A healthier and more…
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