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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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Dog at an Animal Charity Walk
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Dog Walks for Charity 2012

by Lavanya Sunkara
Check out a list of upcoming run/walks benefiting animal charities around the country.
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Dr. Tammie Matson in India
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Human-Elephant Conflict

by Lavanya Sunkara
Dr. Tammie Matson, zoologist and author, tackles the human-elephant conflict in India through Animal Works organization
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Six Incredible Kittens
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Six Incredible Kittens

by Lavanya Sunkara
Get inspired by six incredible, cute kittens and their stories.
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Dr. Laurie Marker with Chewbacca, CCF
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Wildlife Women Warriors

by Lavanya Sunkara
In honor of Women’s History Month, let us pay homage to three women who have dedicated their lives to helping animals: Dr. Jane Goodall (Jane Goodall Institute), Dr. Laurie Marker…
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Photo of Sophie and Judy courtesy of Cary Wolinsky
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Monkeys Help the Disabled

by Lavanya Sunkara
Helping Hands monkeys help immobilized individuals. These capuchin monkeys provide in-home assistance to recipients and help them lead independent lives.
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Elephant Film: The Story of Dao
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Feature Film-The Story of Dao

by Lavanya Sunkara
Film looks at elephants under human care.
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Book Review: Stay
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Book Review: Stay

by Lavanya Sunkara
Review of Stay, a novel about a single woman, her 100-pound German Shepherd and friendship.
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Pet Conversations
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Short Films: Pet Conversations

by Lavanya Sunkara
Short films providing glimpses into the world of pet lovers
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Eli Manning
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Eli Manning Helps Guide Dogs

by Lavanya Sunkara
The Giants star Quarterback Eli Manning has been hosting Guiding Eyes for the Blind organization’s annual golf tournament fundraiser for the past five years.
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couple kissing with dog
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Give Up Your Pet For Love?

by Lavanya Sunkara
Five questions to consider before giving up your pet for love.  
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