Our Expert: Nora Zelevansky
Little Donkey, Big Love: Animal Lovers Come Together to Save a Miniature Donkey
By Nora Zelevansky | March 13, 2013The home of Robert “Bob” Pollock — proprietor of Hudson Valley’s Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa and adjacent Millstone Farm — is crowded. He lives there with his wife, four-year-old son, newborn daughter…View Full Post ›
Four Winter Critter Safaris
By Nora Zelevansky | November 16, 2012Winter may be when bears hibernate and some birds fly south, but that doesn’t mean that all animals go into hiding. In fact, cold-weather wildlife safaris — many of which incorporate…View Full Post ›
School's In for the Humane Society's Online Humane Academy
By Nora Zelevansky | September 12, 2012For most teenagers, going back to school means returning to classes in writing and arithmetic. Thanks to The Humane Society of the United States, middle and high school students can now take free…View Full Post ›
What's the Deal With... Cats and Milk?
By Nora Zelevansky | September 10, 2012When it comes to special treats, it seems that cats naturally gravitate toward milk the way dogs take to bones and mice go for cheese. But while it’s true that many kitties love to lap up…View Full Post ›
'Wallace': Jim Gorant Dishes on His New Book and the High-Flying Dog Who Inspired It
By Nora Zelevansky | August 28, 2012“One of the reasons [why] I became a journalist was to follow my curiosity,” says Jim Gorant. But the veteran Sports Illustrated editor never imagined that his path would lead him to…View Full Post ›
Bottega Veneta Debuts a Line for Discerning Dogs
By Nora Zelevansky | August 22, 2012The Paris Hiltons of the world may have us believe that chic pet accessories need to be sequined and bubblegum pink, but truly stylish pups prefer understated Italian leather. Enter Bottega…View Full Post ›
The Booming Business of Pricey Pet Burials Around the World
By Nora Zelevansky | August 14, 2012For most pet owners, a four-legged family member’s passing can be deeply distressing, so it's not surprising that many people spare no expense when it comes to memorializing their…View Full Post ›
I Work With Animals: My Life as an Egg Farmer
By Nora Zelevansky | August 6, 2012Hidden behind everything from garden apartments in Brooklyn, N.Y., to charming bungalows in Portland, Ore., urban chicken coops abound. Even celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon…View Full Post ›
Top 3 Reasons Why Cats End Up in the E.R.
By Nora Zelevansky | July 20, 2012Cats — ever independent, nimble and self-possessed — can give the impression of being untouchable. Compared to dogs, accidents are less frequently the cause of health troubles for kitties, but even…View Full Post ›
10 Surprising Facts About How Wild Critters Keep Cool
By Nora Zelevansky | July 19, 2012During these recent heat waves, it’s been so hot that staying confined to the air-conditioned indoors — within reach of a pitcher of ice water — has turned into the preferred…View Full Post ›
What's the Deal With... Paw Pads?
By Nora Zelevansky | July 13, 2012The old saying states that in order to truly know someone, you have to walk a mile in his shoes. That’s not really possible when it comes to our four-legged buddies, who tend to go…View Full Post ›
Top 3 Reasons Why Dogs End Up in the E.R.
By Nora Zelevansky | July 13, 2012We do everything in our power to keep our dogs in tip-top shape: We feed them the right foods, check for fleas and ticks and dole out belly rubs so they feel loved. But even with all…View Full Post ›
