Location
Norfolk, Virginia
School
Virginia Wesleyan University, Western Governors University
Expertise
Pet life, Animal welfare, Animal rescue
- As a longtime pet parent, Cindy brings firsthand experience living with and caring for animals at different stages of life, giving her a personal understanding of the questions, challenges, and joys that matter to pet parents
- Her current crew includes a Doberman, a 20-pound mixed breed (who is the boss), and two rescue cats.
- She has also TNRed several community cats, two of which now permanently grace her porch with their presence.
Experience
Cindy has more than 20 years of professional writing and content strategy experience, including work in journalism, digital media, marketing, and customer communications. She is the publisher of Tidewater Paws & Claws, a regional pet publication where she writes about local pet news, animal welfare, pet-friendly events, and the human-animal bond. Cindy also contributes marketing materials to a large pet pharmacy, providing her with the expertise and inside look at what pet parents want and need.
Cuteness’ content is created by an authoritative collaboration of editors, writers, and experts committed to the comprehensive landscape of pet care and everything animal lovers care about.
Enhanced by our trusted experts and writer knowledge, Cuteness’ editorial staff regularly assess our coverage for accuracy, safety concerns, and a pet-forward ethos. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
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