Julia Szabo

Julia Szabo produces and writes the weekly "Pets" column for the Sunday New York Post. Her website is Pet-Reporter.com.

The Economy’s Helpless Victim: The Family Pet

Friday, November 13th, 2009 - by Julia Szabo

Elkhart, Indiana, a city rocked by the decline of its RV industry, is seeing a massive spike in abandoned pets.

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Purifying Your Pet

Monday, September 21st, 2009 - by Julia Szabo

Toxins in pet products don't merely threaten Fluffy's health; they hurt humans as well.

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Michael Vick, Rehabbed? Not Bloody Likely

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 - by Julia Szabo

Despite Vick's farcical 60 Minutes appearance, groups in Philadelphia and elsewhere are speaking up for his victims and for pit bulls in general.

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If Michael Vick Gets a Job, Boycott the NFL

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 - by Julia Szabo

The likely psychopath deserves a lifetime ban.

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Obama Should Strike a Blow for Mutt Mavens and Get a Shelter Dog

Saturday, January 31st, 2009 - by Julia Szabo

Please, Mr. President, make the ulti-mutt statement in support of the underdog.

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Hollywood Goes to the Dogs

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 - by Julia Szabo

The breakout star of the powerful new film Wendy and Lucy is Lucy the mutt, who plays herself.

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Pit Bulls Get a Bad Rap

Monday, August 4th, 2008 - by Julia Szabo

When they're used in dog fights, it's newsworthy. When they visit hospital patients, it's not.

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Barack Obama Goes to the Dogs

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - by Julia Szabo

If the Obamas adopt a pet, let's hope it becomes a member of the family and not a political prop.

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