Search
Cart
Search

Melissa L. Kauffman, Group Editorial Director Catster/Dogster

Covering the pet world for more than 30 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters and parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of pets — rescue dogs Tampa Bay and Murphy Brown, plus Cirneco dell’Etna Liberty Belle and rescued parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on top of the latest and greatest pet health research, training and products, anything to give keep them in the high life they are accustomed to. Follow Tampa and his crew on Instagram @tampa.bay.pup.report while Melissa can always be found working on the next issue of Catster and Dogster magazines at caster.com and dogster.com. Contact her ONLY at [email protected]. (Any email not from belvoir.com is not this Melissa L Kauffman.) 

Saving Senior Working Dogs Who’ve Served America

Nonprofit Mission K9 focuses on rescuing, reuniting, rehoming, rehabilitating and repairing retired military and contract working dogs who need a home.

Saving Senior Working Dogs Who’ve Served America

Nonprofit Mission K9 focuses on rescuing, reuniting, rehoming, rehabilitating and repairing retired military and contract working dogs who need a home.

Dog Instagram Celebrity RuPawl’s Droolworthy New Dog Clothing Line

Instagram celebrity dog RuPawl and his human José Lizárraga have launched a new dog fashion line called Doggie Drag, inspired by the queens of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” television show.

Dog Instagram Celebrity RuPawl’s Droolworthy New Dog Clothing Line

Instagram celebrity dog RuPawl and his human José Lizárraga have launched a new dog fashion line called Doggie Drag, inspired by the queens of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” television show.
the last orphan book cover

Gregg Hurwitz Interview: We’re Diggin’ Orphan X, Dog & Rhodesian Ridgebacks

If you are a fan of Evan Smoak and Dog in the Orphan X thriller series of books, you’ll love this interview with the author Gregg Hurwitz on book 8, The Last Orphan, out in February 2023.

Gregg Hurwitz Interview: We’re Diggin’ Orphan X, Dog & Rhodesian Ridgebacks

the last orphan book cover
If you are a fan of Evan Smoak and Dog in the Orphan X thriller series of books, you’ll love this interview with the author Gregg Hurwitz on book 8, The Last Orphan, out in February 2023.
dog in snow

What is Pet-Safe Ice Melt and How to Use It

Rock salt is not safe for dogs, so now is a cool time to find a pet-safe ice melt to keep you and your pup from slipping, sliding and falling on ice and snow.

What is Pet-Safe Ice Melt and How to Use It

dog in snow
Rock salt is not safe for dogs, so now is a cool time to find a pet-safe ice melt to keep you and your pup from slipping, sliding and falling on ice and snow.
snoop dogg and a dog

Snoop Doggie Doggs! Dig into Snoop Dogg’s New Petwear Brand

Looking for unique and fashionable dog gifts? Check out Snoop Dogg’s new line of apparel and accessories for both cats and dogs.

Snoop Doggie Doggs! Dig into Snoop Dogg’s New Petwear Brand

snoop dogg and a dog
Looking for unique and fashionable dog gifts? Check out Snoop Dogg’s new line of apparel and accessories for both cats and dogs.
Girl and dog

New Pet Ad Campaign: Pets and People Together

The Ad Council, Maddie’s Fund and Humane Society of the United States have come together to remind everyone that the best place for pets is with their people and the steps you can take to help keep pets and their people together.

New Pet Ad Campaign: Pets and People Together

Girl and dog
The Ad Council, Maddie’s Fund and Humane Society of the United States have come together to remind everyone that the best place for pets is with their people and the steps you can take to help keep pets and their people together.

2022 National Dog Show

We’ve got all your questions answered — what time, how long, who is hosting and where to watch — for the 2022 National Dog Show Presented by Purina.

2022 National Dog Show

We’ve got all your questions answered — what time, how long, who is hosting and where to watch — for the 2022 National Dog Show Presented by Purina.
Golden retriever smiling Santa hat red scarf

Tis the Season for Giving Back to Dogs

Looking for a way to give back to dogs this holiday season? Check out these three dog programs by the Morris Animal Foundation, The Grey Muzzle Organization and Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays.

Tis the Season for Giving Back to Dogs

Golden retriever smiling Santa hat red scarf
Looking for a way to give back to dogs this holiday season? Check out these three dog programs by the Morris Animal Foundation, The Grey Muzzle Organization and Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays.
Dog dry shampoo

What Is Dry or Waterless Shampoo for Dogs?

Don’t have time to give your dog a bath but he needs a quick fix — dry shampoo for dogs will get him looking and smelling good fast!

What Is Dry or Waterless Shampoo for Dogs?

Dog dry shampoo
Don’t have time to give your dog a bath but he needs a quick fix — dry shampoo for dogs will get him looking and smelling good fast!

Dug Up at Dogster: May 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

Check out these May 2022 dog events and dog holidays to wag you and your dog’s tail during these sunny days of Spring.

Dug Up at Dogster: May 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

Check out these May 2022 dog events and dog holidays to wag you and your dog’s tail during these sunny days of Spring.

Yellow Tulip Project: How to Improve Mental Health with Dogs

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May with the Yellow Tulip Projects’ Tails & Tulip campaign that inspires people to #MoveIt with their dogs and cats.

Yellow Tulip Project: How to Improve Mental Health with Dogs

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May with the Yellow Tulip Projects’ Tails & Tulip campaign that inspires people to #MoveIt with their dogs and cats.

Dug Up with Dogster: April 2022 Dog Events and Holidays

You and your dog can stop and smell the roses at any one of these Spring dog events and holidays in Dogster’s April 2022 dog event and holidays listings.

Dug Up with Dogster: April 2022 Dog Events and Holidays

You and your dog can stop and smell the roses at any one of these Spring dog events and holidays in Dogster’s April 2022 dog event and holidays listings.

Walk This Way

What if you had cancer and, while going through treatment, couldn’t walk or care for your dog? Or if you were physically unable to take a 30-minute romp with your dog? That’s why Dogster wags it up for Corinne Conover, her dog Sonny and her organization Paw It Forward NY because they step in to lend a helping paw.

Walk This Way

What if you had cancer and, while going through treatment, couldn’t walk or care for your dog? Or if you were physically unable to take a 30-minute romp with your dog? That’s why Dogster wags it up for Corinne Conover, her dog Sonny and her organization Paw It Forward NY because they step in to lend a helping paw.

So Devoted

Get ready to be impressed by passionate pet entrepreneurs Beau Singer and Branden Waltz. Their mission to create pet products that help dog shelters is something we at Dogster can fully get behind. 

So Devoted

Get ready to be impressed by passionate pet entrepreneurs Beau Singer and Branden Waltz. Their mission to create pet products that help dog shelters is something we at Dogster can fully get behind. 

Dug Up at Dogster: March 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

As the weather starts to warm up, so do the fun March 2022 dog events and holidays. Check out Dogster magazine’s updated listing.

Dug Up at Dogster: March 2022 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

As the weather starts to warm up, so do the fun March 2022 dog events and holidays. Check out Dogster magazine’s updated listing.

Interview with Belgian Malinois Lulu from Channing Tatum’s DOG movie

Dogster magazine interviews Belgian Malinois Britta who plays Lulu the dog in the movie DOG co-starring and co-directed by Channing Tatum out now in theaters.

Interview with Belgian Malinois Lulu from Channing Tatum’s DOG movie

Dogster magazine interviews Belgian Malinois Britta who plays Lulu the dog in the movie DOG co-starring and co-directed by Channing Tatum out now in theaters.

Dug Up at Dogster: February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays

Looking for somewhere to go or chill in the last official month of the year? Dogster has you covered with its February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays list.

Dug Up at Dogster: February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays

Looking for somewhere to go or chill in the last official month of the year? Dogster has you covered with its February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays list.

Dug Up at Dogster: December 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

The weather outside might be frightful, but these dog December 2021 dog events and holidays are delightful! Check them out!

Dug Up at Dogster: December 2021 Dog Events and Dog Holidays

The weather outside might be frightful, but these dog December 2021 dog events and holidays are delightful! Check them out!

10 Things You Need to Know About The National Dog Show

Turkey, pumpkin pie and dogs, dogs, dogs! The National Dogs Show on NBC makes Thanksgiving Day complete. Here are 10 fascinating things you didn’t know about this beloved dog show.

10 Things You Need to Know About The National Dog Show

Turkey, pumpkin pie and dogs, dogs, dogs! The National Dogs Show on NBC makes Thanksgiving Day complete. Here are 10 fascinating things you didn’t know about this beloved dog show.

Get Dogster in your inbox!

Stay informed! Get tips and exclusive deals.

Current Issue

Look Inside
This error message is only visible to WordPress admins
There has been a problem with your Instagram Feed.

Follow Us

Facebook Instagram Twitter

Belvoir Media Group

© Belvoir Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

Shopping Cart