Pet Living was created as a resource for you, the devoted pet parent, to provide the very best information and product recommendations for you and your pet.
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Pet Living with Kristen Levine launched in 2015 with an important mission: to help dog and cat parents improve their pet’s wellbeing and happiness through expertly-sourced guidance, tried and tested product recommendations, and inspirational content to strengthen the human-animal bond.
About Pet Living with Kristen Levine
Pet Living’s early content was influenced by the authentic experiences of founder, Kristen Levine, and her dogs, Buck, Chilly, and Tulip, and cats, Olivia and Turtle. The veterinarians, trainers, and behaviorists that served the Levine family became sounding boards for her to help guide other pet parents in their journey with their own beloved furry family members.
Today, the Pet Living platform is a trusted online destination for millions of pet parents. It serves as a guide to solve pet parenting challenges that affect the human-animal bond, such as fear, anxiety and stress (FAS) and inappropriate elimination.
An expert editorial team ensures all content is relevant to pet parents, advice is expertly sourced and health-related articles are reviewed for medical accuracy by licensed veterinary professionals.
Our editorial team is composed of experienced pet parents who share their own experiences with their cats and dogs, test new products, and bring relatable pet stories to life.
About Kristen
Insanely passionate about pets since she was a little girl, Kristen has had more than 30 pets in her lifetime — including dogs, cats, goats, donkeys, a horse, a gerbil, mice, and chickens!
Her early work with the SPCA Tampa Bay led her to a lifelong career in the pet industry, advocating for pets and their parents here on her blog and in the media.
Today, Kristen Levine is a nationally acclaimed pet expert, influencer, and Fear Free Certified® Professional with over 30 years of experience working with pets.
Through this blog and her book, Pampered Pets on a Budget, Kristen has helped millions of pet parents solve problems and provide the best care for their dogs and cats.
Working alongside hundreds of pet professionals, including veterinarians, behaviorists and trainers inspired Kristen to become a pet parenting “guide”, providing readers with reliable information about health, wellness and lifestyle for dogs and cats and the people who love them.
A dogged advocate for pet adoption and rescue, Kristen has featured over 1,000 adoptable dogs and cats from the SPCA on live television and radio appearances to get them adopted. Her blog, KristenLevine.com, has been featured in over 100 media outlets – including the New York Times, USA Today, FOX & Friends, Good Morning America, Women’s Day, Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping, Pop Sugar and more.
To stay up to date on the latest health and lifestyle trends for pets, Kristen serves on a board for veterinary clinical trials at BluePearl Science and regularly attends the top animal health, veterinary and pet product conferences, where she’s often a featured speaker.
Kristen’s Professional Journey
- 1998 – Became PR Director for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Tampa Bay, Florida
- 1989 – First TV appearance with pets for adoption
- 2000-2002 -NFL Cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2003 – Founded Fetching Communications, a PR agency for pet/vet brands
- 2004 – First column published in The Tampa Tribune
- 2011 – Acquired PetPR.com
- 2012 – Published Pampered Pets on a Budget, Caring for Your Pet Without Losing Your Tail
- 2014 – Launched Kristen Levine, Pet Living
- 2015 – Named Pet Industry Woman of the Year (corporate category), Women in the Pet Industry Network
- 2016 – Won Pet Age Women of Influence Award
- 2017 – Founded Pet Anxiety Awareness Month (PAAW)
- 2017 – Fetching Communications and PetPR.com acquired by French | West | Vaughan, renamed FWV Fetching
- 2019 – Won Pet Age ICON Award
- 2019 – Pet Living refreshed and rebranded
- 2020 – Pet Living website refresh
- 2023 – 2 VETTY Awards for Excellence in Pet and Animal Health Marketing
In the Media
For a full list of media appearances, click here.
Editorial Team
Kristen Levine
Kristen has an extensive background in communications and a broad network of veterinary and pet professionals. She regularly attends and speaks at pet and veterinary conferences across the country. Using this experience, Kristen creates content that translates what veterinarians say into actionable advice pet parents can use in their journey with their pets. Kristen is a Certified Fear Free Professional and Human-Animal Bond certified. Kristen lives in North Carolina with her dog, Tulip.
Pamela Keniston
Pamela has been creating award-winning and engaging content for the pet industry since 2015. Her editing process includes compassionately looking at the content through the lens of a pet parent while ensuring accuracy and reliability of the information presented. Pamela has been featured on several pet industry podcasts and live events and was a 2024 speaker at The Pet Summit. Pamela lives in South Carolina with her dog, Zuzu.
Alyssa Perkins
Alyssa is a content writer and novelist who excels at creating detailed, carefully researched content for pet parents. Her prior experience as a certified English Language Teacher aids her in thoughtfully choosing the right words that resonate with pet parents. Alyssa lives in Georgia with her two cats, Hibiki and Dita.
Adia Montagna
Adia is an expertly-trained graphic designer in the pet industry. She thoughtfully creates graphics and images that are relatable, appealing, and appropriate for each blog article on the Pet Living website. Adia lives in Maine with her cat, Cairo.
Licensed Veterinary Review Team
We take your pet’s health seriously! While this site does not intend to diagnose or cure any disease, we understand the importance of relaying accurate information about pet health and safety issues. Our licensed veterinary review team reviews health-related articles.
Joe Menucci, DVM
Dr. Joe Menicucci, DVM, has dedicated over 12 years to veterinary medicine, with a special focus on the well-being of pets and the support of their families. His approach in practice emphasizes compassion and education, ensuring pet owners are well-informed and involved in their pets’ health. Co-founder of Affordable Pet Labs, Dr. Menicucci has been instrumental in making pet health diagnostics more accessible from the comfort of home. His work is driven by a deep commitment to improve the quality of life for pets and provide peace of mind to their owners.
Paula Simon, DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Simons’ true passion is supporting pets and people in need, especially when animals are experiencing critical illness. She specializes in post-operative management, analgesia, sepsis, and nutrition. Dr. Simons is currently practicing at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialities in Walpole, MA.
Dr Lisa Coder, MS, DVM, CVA
Dr. Lisa Coder graduated from the University of Missouri in 2013. She served several years with the United States Department of Agriculture as a public health veterinarian. In 2021, she began Home Vet, an alternative and holistic veterinary practice that provided acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and herbal medicine to pets in Sioux Falls.
She loves all animals and strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and compassionate place for the people and pets who make up our community family.
Specialty Veterinary Review Team
Contact Us
Do you have a question about our content or think it could be improved? You can reach us at petliving@kristenlevine.com or at the info provided.
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P.O. Box 222
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-0222
(This is a post office box because we all work remotely. But don’t hesitate to mail us because we check the box weekly!)
In the Mews
Recent appearances, contributions, and press mentions for Kristen and KLM partners.
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