Pet lover
Freelance writer with over 10 years of experience
Mom of two adopted dogs
I want the best for our furry companions, and that means writing well-researched pet health articles to help them live long and healthy lives.
— Lavanya Sunkara
Lavanya Sunkara is a writer and animal lover living in the suburbs of New York City. She has been a pet writer for more than a decade and is passionate about animal causes. She focuses on pet welfare, rescue, health, and the veterinary industry. She’s also interested in travel, sustainability, and outdoor adventures. Her work has appeared in major publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic, NBC Petside, BarkPost, Forbes, Great Pet Care, and more.
Lavanya's been a dog mom for over 10 years and enjoys hiking and planning road-trip adventures with her dogs. Find out more about her at www.nature-traveler.com.
Lavanya graduated from Fordham University and attended Golden Gate School of Law.