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.

January 12, 2023 Animal Testing Advocate 

Product Testing on Animals – Is It Legal, Humane, or Even Necessary?

The mirror is an excellent place to look if you’ve ever thought about animal testing. The American Beauty & Personal Grooming market amounts to over $ 91.41 billion. Some people mistakenly assume cosmetic testing means putting lipstick or mascara on a rabbit. Not true! Those numbers have a dark side. They represent millions of test animals […]

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January 5, 2023 Advocate Animal Abuse 

What Is Poaching? Its Effects and Efforts to Stop It!

Poaching has a long history. Once upon a time, impoverished peasants poached wild game to feed their families. They were poaching for their subsistence. The governing nobility owned all the land and began illegal hunting and the illegal wildlife trade. Poaching isn’t always about endangered species. Nowadays, destitute people and for-profit thieves diminish animal populations […]

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January 2, 2023 Advocate Animal Abuse Animal Laws 

Are Puppy Mills Illegal? How to Stop Them? What Can You Do to Help?

It’s good to know that the Humane Society is on the job and going after national retailers selling puppies from puppy mills. However, the question remains. Are puppy mills illegal? Yes, and no. Puppy mills are like a Dickensian nightmare. They churn out tens of thousands of puppies in inhumane breeding facilities. And it’s legal. These […]

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December 29, 2022 Dogs 

How to Socialize a Dog – Peace of Mind for You and Your Dog!

If only socializing were as easy for people. Your socialized dog sniffs a butt and reads the overall demeanor of the visiting dog on a regular basis. How to effectively socialize a puppy or adult dog takes time. It’s extremely important to introduce your canine to new experiences in unfamiliar situations at a young age. […]

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