Laura Mueller is a professional writer with nearly a decade specializing in animal welfare, healthcare, and lifestyle. As the former editor-in-chief of Tails Pet Magazine, she focused on deep dives in animal rescue and pets as part of the family. She is a strong believer in the healing powers of animal companionship. Laura graduated magna cum laude from DePaul University in 2010 with a degree in History. She has been awarded 1st place for Feature Writing and 2nd place for Magazine Editing from the Illinois Women’s Press Association. She has written for The Spruce Pets, The Muse, Moving.com, Huffington Post and Chicago Health Online.