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Ryan Karpusiewicz is the Assistant Editor, Lifestyle, for Digital Works @ NBC U, whose main responsibility is helping edit and maintain Petside.com.

He currently resides in a suburb in upstate New York, and is an avid lover of pets and animals. His mother, a veterinary technician with Flannery Animal Hospital in Newburgh, NY, is the proud owner of (currently--because this is apt to change at any moment) four cats (Pumpkin, Porthos, Athos, and Aramis) and three dogs (a pair of male and female Golden Retrievers aptly named Shamrock and Shenanigans and an unidentifiable and lovable mutt named Bean).

Aside from writing about pets, Ryan also has interests in television and writing about sports.

In this vein, Ryan has contributed to a number of publications outside of Petside.com through job opportunities, internships, and independent ventures, including Scholastic Parent & Child magazine, lifestyle websites Life Goes Strong, Momtourage, and Dinner Tool, and sports-based news site Mets101.com.

Ryan Karpusiewicz's Articles

topsy the elephant
Article

Edison's Abuse: Topsy's Story

The story of Topsy the elephant shows a different, darker side of animal abuse associated with Thomas Edison, one of America's most prized inventors.
hurricane sandy superstorm damage
Article

Pets in Hurricane Sandy

Thanks to the help of those involved with Hurricane Sandy evacuations, pets are managing to get by safely.
military dog receives war animal honor
Article

British Military Dog Honored

A British dog was recently awarded Britain's highest honor for an animal in war.
world series fan
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Cute Dogs in Baseball Gear

Being a fan of the Fall Classic isn't just for humans; dogs can be baseball fans too! Click through to see cute dogs decked out in baseball gear in honor of the World Series!
pet costume
Article

Spending Too Much on Costumes?

Spending on Halloween pet costumes continues to rise. Is it a big deal?
peta animal practice protest
Article

Op-Ed: PETA & Animal Practice

PETA is claiming a victory after the cancellation of NBC's Animal Practice, claiming the show was a perpetrator of animal cruelty.
puppies kept lost boy warm
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Puppies Keep Lost Boy Warm

In a remarkable story, puppies reportedly kept a lost boy warm overnight, potentially saving his life. Read more about it from Petside!
veterinary technician
Article

Thank You, Vet Techs

During National Veterinary Technician Week, we'd like to thank all the vet techs out there for their continued work and their care of our animals.
flannery vet tech team
Article

Vet Tech: One Tough Job

Read about a day in the life of a vet tech in honor of Veterinary Technician Week, and learn why these animal healthcare professionals should be appreciated every day!
george bush
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George Bush Paints Dogs

President George Bush has picked up a new hobby in his retirement: painting dog portraits. Read more about his hobby from Petside!