Articles by Courtney E. Smith
Courtney E. Smith
Courtney is a freelance writer and podcaster whose work has appeared in Esquire, Pitchfork, Eater, and more. Her prior work includes working as an editor and music critic for Refinery29 and CBS Radio. And she's the author of the essay collection Record Collecting for Girls. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her rescue dog, Casey, where they volunteer together with the SPCA’s foster program.
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lifestyleThe “Big D” Stands For Dog in This Dog-Friendly Dallas Guide
Pups and their parents can giddy up for a good time.
Pups and their parents can giddy up for a good time.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesBeauty Pill’s Chad Clark and His Pup Stanley Are Working on a Comeback
After mutual health scares, the musician and his pup are healing — together.
After mutual health scares, the musician and his pup are healing — together.
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lifestyle | To the RescuePups Without Borders: It All Started With a (Dog Named) Storm
Eve Bañuelos on how a pregnant dog and a pandemic layoff inspired her to start an organization that rescues dogs in California and Mexico as shelters overflow.
Eve Bañuelos on how a pregnant dog and a pandemic layoff inspired her to start an organization that rescues dogs in California and Mexico as shelters overflow.
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lifestyle | Wild OnesYou Can Hear Sadie Dupuis’s Dog Make “Chewbacca Sounds” on Her Upcoming Record
Talk about finding inspiration everywhere.
Talk about finding inspiration everywhere.
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lifestyleFoster Parenting 101: How to Be the Best Caregiver to Your Guest Pets
All the steps you can take.
All the steps you can take.
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lifestyle | To the Rescue4,000 Beagles Rescued from a Research Facility Are In Need of Homes
It’s one paw in front of the other for some of these dogs, who are adjusting to what it means to finally be safe.
It’s one paw in front of the other for some of these dogs, who are adjusting to what it means to finally be safe.
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shoppingYour Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
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