Liz Finch

Liz is a freelance writer based in Phoenix, Arizona, with a passion for all things animal and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and contemporary animal services leadership. After running her own cat rescue organization for 5 years, she dedicated the next 18 years of her career to Best Friends Animal Society, a prominent national welfare organization.

Today, Liz shares her expertise with animal rescues, shelters, and other animal-related businesses as an independent consultant. In her leisure time, she enjoys hanging out with her five feline companions and embarking on outdoor adventures in the mountains alongside her senior American Bulldog/Mastiff mix. Liz also volunteers as a tour guide at a local wildlife rescue, where her favorite feline, a mountain lion named Felix, reigns supreme.

essential tips Caring for newborn puppies

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Are DNA tests for dogs accurate?

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Cat hiding underneath a couch

cat parent basics Why is my cat hiding?

4 min read

Beagle hound dog hunting sniffing ground

behavior and training Exercise ideas especially for hound dogs

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Cat sleeping

cat parent basics 7 reasons why cats sleep so much

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Cat trapped in a cage outdoors

animal welfare What is trap-neuter-return (TNR)?

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Border collie watching sheep in a field

behavior and training Managing your dog’s herding habits

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Eye infections in dogs

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Cat looking at an aloe vera plant

essential tips 10 houseplants that could harm your cat

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Keeping your pets safe in case of fire

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White cat lying on a vets table

essential tips Tips for a stress-free vet visit with your cat

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Dog rolling on its back in the grass

behavior and training The primal reason dogs roll on dead animals

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Gray dog closeup

the search for a dog 22 gray dog breeds

9 min read

Tiny Shih-tzu in a tea cup

the search for a dog Are teacup dogs right for you?

5 min read

Labrador retriever dog pooping on grass

essential tips House training an older dog

8 min read

Pomeranian in a red sweater

the search for a dog What were Pomeranians bred for?

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an dogs eat onions?

can my pet have this Onions: a hidden danger to dogs

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As a low-energy dog breed, two pugs relax on sofa.

the search for a dog Meet the most laid-back dog breeds

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American bulldogs

the search for a dog Meet the American Bulldog

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Kitten with its mom

cat parent must-knows How long is a cat pregnant? A prep guide

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Vet giving dog a cytopoint injection

dog parent must-knows A guide to DHPP vaccines for dogs

6 min read

Dog getting insulin shot for low blood sugar

canine health problems Low blood sugar in dogs: symptoms and treatment

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Why dogs eat grass

dog parent basics The science behind why dogs eat grass

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Two white bulldogs licking each other. Bulldogs are more prone to allergies compared to other breeds.

canine health problems Managing your Bulldog’s allergies

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dog parent must-knows Can dogs get sunburns?

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Dog sat on a raised dog bed

savvy shopping The best chew proof dog beds

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