Our Expert: Shayna Meliker
Elderly Woman Finds Dog in Tornado Rubble During Live TV Interview
By Shayna Meliker | May 21, 2013Of all the stories of hope and resilience already emerging from the rubble of the Oklahoma tornado, this is one of our favorites so far. In an interview with CBS News, Barbara Garcia recounted…View Full Post ›
8 Most Wrinkled Dog Breeds
By Shayna Meliker | April 16, 2013Whether they're on small pups like the Pug or huge ones like the Mastiff, adorable wrinkles are the envy of many a dog lover — which is exactly why we set out in search of the canine…View Full Post ›
7 Pet Problems — and the Products That Solve Them
By Shayna Meliker | March 29, 2013We're always on the lookout for creative products that help with our everyday pet problems — like not having enough space in the bedroom for a cat tree, or trying to alleviate our…View Full Post ›
Understudy Cat in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Gets the Boot
By Shayna Meliker | March 21, 2013The claws came out on the Breakfast at Tiffany's set, and it was Montie the feline understudy who got scratched from the playbill. The New York Times reports that the black and white cat has…View Full Post ›
10 Animals From Ireland You Should Celebrate on St. Patrick’s Day
By Shayna Meliker | March 12, 2013As you don green getups and toast to St. Patrick, take a minute to think of all the wonderful gifts that the Emerald Isle has given us. Its native species includes the good-natured Connemara…View Full Post ›
Swagger, Be Our Valentine
By Shayna Meliker | February 14, 2013Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show is a big deal, but do you know what else is a big deal? Swagger.View Full Post ›
Hotel Pennsylvania Rolls Out the Red Carpet
By Shayna Meliker | February 12, 2013New York City. Population: 8 million. Ever wonder what happens when you throw in another 2,721 dogs? We did. So we took a trip to the Hotel Pennsylvania, long regarded as the consummate hotel for…View Full Post ›
Behind the Scenes at the 2013 Westminster Dog Show
By Shayna Meliker | February 12, 2013Before any canine contenders can strut through the show ring at Madison Square Garden, they have to prep and perform at the Piers. This is the first year that any part of the Westminster Dog…View Full Post ›
We're Live From the Westminster Dog Show!
By Shayna Meliker | February 10, 2013[View the story "Vetstreet at the Westminster Dog Show" on Storify]View Full Post ›
The Best 2013 Super Bowl Commercials Starring Animals
By Shayna Meliker | February 3, 2013There's no denying that the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers put on a great show last night. And, of course, so did Beyoncé. But we all know it's the commercials that…View Full Post ›
10 Breeds You Love But the Westminster Judges Don't
By Shayna Meliker | January 31, 2013From America's favorite dog to prized Chinese royal companions, you might be shocked to find out which breeds have never won the Westminster Dog Show. In the 137-year history of the…View Full Post ›
11 Unusual Breeds You'll See at Westminster
By Shayna Meliker | January 31, 2013Shaved legs, trimmed mustaches and long, luxurious coats — sometimes we think the Westminster Dog Show is like a red-carpet event for unusual-looking breeds. Some of these dogs are…View Full Post ›
