Monika Martyn

Monika Martyn

Monika Martyn is a nomadic minimalist and published author. Her pet portfolio includes experience with over forty cats and dogs, and she becomes their surrogate and a valued pack member. One of her proudest accomplishments is typing while petting a fur baby on her lap. She also excels at dog-speak and cat-talk and is working on mastering fish lingo.
Aside from her animal advocacy, she is passionate about the environment, plastic pollution, and living with less (not including chocolate and coffee). She practices yoga and meditation faithfully.

She’s experienced living abroad and believes that together people can evoke change for the better. Or at least be kind to one another despite our differences. She has an uncanny knack for remembering people’s names.
She’s proud of her two Pushcart Nominations, her debut novel, and her marriage. When she’s not writing, she’s thinking about writing. Monika believes that education is the biggest gift to humanity at any age.

How Many Animals Killed Each Year? Updated 2026

The human consumption of meat is a complex subject to tackle. One side is offended by the human consumption of an animal diet; the other barks about their need to defend meat for our survival. We bicker back and forth, and both sides focus on being right. What’s important is that we rethink humane slaughter […]

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March 10, 2026 Wild Animals 

Most Dangerous Animals in the World in 2026

Only one animal species sits around and contemplates how to kill humans. Believe it or not, it isn’t a venomous species. Nor is another mammal responsible for as many human deaths as humans. Yet people have this irrational fear and fascination with the most dangerous animals in the world, as if these creatures were hatching […]

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March 7, 2026 A-Z Animals Advocate Facts & Stats 

How Many Cows Are in The US in 2026

For many readers, it might be surprising to learn that Americans cook up to 56.1 pounds of beef annually. The country has 94.2 million heads of inventory to satisfy the average American hunger for meat, milk, cheese, and other dairy products. America is currently at a total population of 348,453,272. It has the fourth-largest bovine […]

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March 2, 2026 Facts & Stats Advocate 

How Many Birds Do Cats Kill [2026 Updated]

Lester, a ginger tabby of inimitable size, suns himself on the courtyard wall. He’s been out carousing all night long; a week ago, he left a full-size hare, a token of appreciation, on the terrace. Lester is free-ranging and good at what he does. He’s an expert killer. It’s not something he was taught or […]

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February 14, 2026 Advocate Animal Abuse Facts & Stats 

Poaching Statistics 2026 – Global Facts, Trends & Impact

Do you ever wake up and say, Hey, today I’m gonna snag myself a rhino horn? Or better yet, do a little bit of elephant poaching since there’s such a huge demand despite the Wildlife Conservation Society saying we’ve endangered animals to the brink of extinction.  Poaching doesn’t just happen to South Africa’s rhino population […]

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February 10, 2026 Dogs Advocate Facts & Stats 

Dog Statistics Dog Lovers Should Know in 2026

Dogs are not just man’s best friend; they are also an integral part of many households and communities around the world. According to the American Pet Products Association, there are over 90 million dogs in the United States alone. These loyal and loving creatures come in all shapes and sizes, and each one has its […]

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February 3, 2026 Facts & Stats Advocate 

Pet Spending Statistics You Need To Know in 2026

Blame it on the global pandemic or any media influence, but pet spending and the idea that pets are family members drive pet ownership to record highs. There’s a reason the pet food industry and pet insurance market are regular topics discussed on Fortune Business Insights. U.S. pet owners indulge their pets not just with […]

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January 31, 2026 Advocate Facts & Stats Organizational 

UK Pet Ownership Statistics in 2026 – How Many Cats & Dogs are There?

Anyone who’s ever spent time in the UK knows that pet owners don’t just shape pet ownership statistics but that pet-owning households share a way of life. Brits were the first to declare animals as sentient beings! At a glance, 57% or more than half of British adults own 38 million pets. The UK Pet […]

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January 31, 2026 Advocate Facts & Stats 

Pet Ownership Statistics 2026 – Latest Numbers and Trends

In 2025, pet ownership remains a cornerstone of American life, as per APPA’s 2025 Industry Report, 94 million U.S. households own a pet, accounting for 71% of all households. Despite a slight dip from the peak in 2020, this figure represented a significant rise from the 56% recorded in 1988, the inaugural year of tracking […]

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August 9, 2025 Dogs Advocate Facts & Stats 

Dog Bite Statistics & Dog Attacks by Breed 2026

Each year, dogs bite more than 4.5 million people in the United States. Of those, approximately 885,000 seek medical attention, and nearly 370,000 require emergency department care. Children make up a significant portion of these victims, highlighting the need for awareness and prevention. There’s no point in sugar-coating the topic; dog bites are a serious […]

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