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Linda Lombardi

Linda Lombardi

Linda Lombardi is a writer and editor specializing in the animals that share our planet and our homes. Her work has appeared in magazines including Happy Paws and The Bark and on websites including National Geographic, Fear Free Pets, and Fear Free Happy Homes. Her most recent book, co-authored with Deirdre Franklin, is “The Pit Bull Life: A Dog Lover’s Companion.” She’s written about pet products for Rover.com, The Wirecutter, and the Associated Press. Her hands-on experience includes working in the behavior department of an animal shelter and as a zookeeper caring for small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

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