Melissa L. Kauffman

For over 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been a leading editor and writer in the pet industry, creating trusted content for top consumer and B2B pet publications. Her expertise spans cats, dogs, small critters, fish and parrots, covering product reviews, species profiles, health and care. She also enjoys writing business and people profiles, news and covering tradeshows. Based in TN with her husband, rescue dog Murphy Brown, Cirnechi hounds Liberty Belle and Buccaneer, and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi, Melissa enjoys RV travel with her feathered and furry family, pet sitting and community volunteering.