Jill L. Ferguson

Jill L. Ferguson’s articles, essays, and poems appear in the Washington Post, the Christian Science Monitor, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Woman’s Day, and more. She blogs about healthy living for the Huffington Post, and writes about dogs for sniffandbarkens.com.

How to Feed Your Furry Best Friend Sustainably

It’s a complicated yet feasible endeavor

By Jill L. Ferguson September 2, 2023

In this story: buyers' guide, sustainability, dogs

Photo by smrm1977/iStock

Fireworks Frighten Animals. It Doesn’t Have to Be This Way.

Here’s how to take care of your pets on July 4 and party like its Independence Day too

By Jill L. Ferguson July 2, 2023

In this story: holidays, animals, animal rights

Photo by Firn/iStock

Could South Miami’s New Solar Measure Be Adopted Nationwide?

One tireless teen advocate thinks so

By Jill L. Ferguson September 9, 2017

In this story: solar

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Good News, Bears

Could a new Colorado bear study have wildlife management implications in other states?

By Jill L. Ferguson April 30, 2017

In this story: wildlife, science

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Bears: Up Close and Personal

What to know before going on a bear tour

By Jill L. Ferguson April 26, 2017

In this story: bears

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A New Reason to Get Out Into the Sunshine

New studies suggest that sunlight is essential for children’s eye health

By Jill L. Ferguson March 11, 2017

In this story: health, adventure, children

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