Jen Reeder
My primary niche might seem narrow, but that’s not the case. I’ve had the chance to research incredibly varied topics, including:
- Dog and cat cloning in the U.S.
- The use of leeches in veterinary medicine
- How to keep a dog from acting racist
- Dog-friendly travel destinations
- Laws surrounding cannabis and pets
- Kidney transplants for cats
- Incarcerated men training dogs for adoption
- Work to prevent suicide among veterinarians
- Students raising guide dogs for the blind
- Why it’s important for domestic violence shelters to allow pets
- Volunteers helping pets and people fleeing Ukraine
- Breed-specific legislation, like pit bull bans
- Breaking news about pets and the coronavirus
- Fiona the Hippo’s latest book
About Jen
Awards
2026 Honorable Mention: How To/Service
American Society of Journalists and Authors
2026 AKC Reunite Microchip Awareness Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2025 Best Long Written Article: Rescue and Advocacy
Cat Writers’ Association
2025 Best Short Written Article: General Cat Care and Wellbeing
Cat Writers’ Association
2025 Honorable Mention: How To/Service
American Society of Journalists and Authors
2025 First Place: Solutions Journalism (extra-large newsrooms)
"Top of the Rockies" contest, Society of Professional Journalists
2025 Hall of Fame inductee
Dog Writers Association of America
2025 AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2025 Manette Begin-Loudon Memorial Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2025 Best Article: Opinion/Editorial
Dog Writers Association of America
2025 Other Media: Opinion/Editorial
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 Best Short Written Article: General Care
Cat Writers’ Association
2024 Best Short Written Article: Behavior/Training
Cat Writers’ Association
2024 Best Long Written Article: Rescue
Cat Writers’ Association
2024 Best Short Written Article: Rescue
Cat Writers’ Association
2024 First Place: Beat Reporting (extra-large newsrooms)
"Top of the Rockies" contest, Society of Professional Journalists
2024 National Dog Show Presented by Purina Excellence in Writing/Producing Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 AKC Reunite Microchip Awareness Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 Best Magazine Article: Breed
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 Best Online Article: Rescue
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 Best Online Article: Health
Dog Writers Association of America
2024 Best Online Article: Any Other Topic
Dog Writers Association of America
2023 Pioneer Pet Behavioral Training Award
Cat Writers’ Association
2023 Upward Dogology's Outdoor Adventure Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2023 Best Magazine Article: Any Other Topic
Dog Writers Association of America
2022 Catit Kitten Care and Rescue/Adoption Award
Cat Writers’ Association
2022 CATalyst Council Connect to Care Award
Cat Writers’ Association
2022 GoodNewsForPets.com Human-Animal Bond Award
Cat Writers’ Association
2022 Best Long Written Article: Rescue
Cat Writers’ Association
2022 Best Short Written Article: Rescue
Cat Writers’ Association
2021 Distinguished Service Award
Dog Writers Association of America
Dog Writers Association of America
2021 Best Magazine Article: Rescue
Dog Writers Association of America
2021 Best Online Article: Health or General Care
Dog Writers Association of America
2021 Best Short Written Article: Entertainment
Cat Writers’ Association
2020 Excellence in Features Award: Short Feature
Society for Features Journalism
2020 Best Magazine Article: Health or General Care
Dog Writers Association of America
Dog Writers Association of America
2019 Outstanding Trade Article
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Cat Writers’ Association
Dog Writers Association of America
2018 Solopreneur Winner for Pet Industry Woman of the Year
Women in the Pet Industry Network
Germinder & Associates
2018 Best Newspaper Article: Rescue
Cat Writers’ Association
2018 Best Magazine Article: Any Other Topic
Cat Writers’ Association
2018 How-To Article: Honorable Mention
American Society of Journalists and Authors
2018 Best Newspaper Article: Health
Dog Writers Association of America
2018 Best Newspaper Article: Any Other Topic
Cat Writers’ Association
2017 AKC Club Publication Award
Dog Writers Association of America
Cat Writers’ Association
Colorado Authors’ League
2016 AKC Microchipping Awareness Award
Dog Writers Association of America
2016 Best Magazine Article: Rescue
Dog Writers Association of America
2015 Azbee Award: Gold – Central Region
American Society of Business Publication Editors
Dog Writers Association of America