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Brooke Helton

Brooke Helton

Brooke Helton is a freelance writer covering pets, health & wellness, lifestyle, and more. Beyond the Rover blog, you can find her work in media outlets like Insider and Forbes. When she’s not happily blogging about pets, you can find Brooke lurking on LinkedIn or spoiling her little sister — a 14-year-old ginger kitty.

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