Stephen Messenger is a Senior Writer at The Dodo. He focuses on themes related to animals, animal cruelty, and animal care, while also exploring topics in security and law enforcement, food and beverages, and travel. Stephen's work has been featured in The Dodo, SMALL WARS FOUNDATION, and MSN.
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Stephen Messenger's coverage focuses on heartwarming and surprising stories, often involving animals and nature. If reaching out to him, consider pitches centered around uplifting animal encounters, unexpected rescues, or heartwarming relationships between humans and animals.
Given his emphasis on evolving stories and event coverage, he may be interested in ongoing tales of animal rescue or heartwarming interactions with pets that have the potential for follow-up reporting as they develop over time.
His articles also frequently feature themes related to family & relationships along with entertainment news. Therefore, if you can tie your pitch into these topics while still maintaining a focus on positive animal-related content or surprise encounters, it may increase the likelihood of catching his attention.
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By: Stephen Messenger
A stay at South Africa's Aquila Private Game Reserve offers guests the chance to spot some remarkable wildlife. But for one pair of visitors, the most memorable animal encounter happened when they weren't paying attention at all.
By: Stephen Messenger
“We’re so excited.”
By: Stephen Messenger
Most of the dogs at the Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) pet shelter arrived as surrenders or after being picked up from the street. But how this former stray pittie named Diamond came to be there is a little different than most.
Propane heaters can be a convenient way to keep outdoor spaces warm and welcoming on colder days. But as one family in Australia discovered recently, they can also make surprisingly appealing hiding spots for wildlife.
By: Stephen Messenger
“It's a great joy that we were able to help."
By: Stephen Messenger
This year, a family of bunnies has taken up residence in Michelle Owens’ backyard in Kansas. They mostly emerge from their hiding spot in the early mornings and late evenings — much to the delight of Owens 'dog, Carley Mae.
Sure, Buckwheat has already had dinner. But what about second dinner?
By: Stephen Messenger
“I am 100 percent certain that Wiggly learned nothing from the experience.”
By: Stephen Messenger
During their downtime, firefighters at Arizona’s Northwest Fire District Station 338 might normally unwind by shooting hoops in the station house’s rec area. But the sound of bouncing basketballs and squeaking sneakers has recently fallen silent.
By: Stephen Messenger
While walking near a rocky outcrop, a loud chirping sound struck photographer Trent Sizemore’s ears. And, turning his zoom lens in its direction, he captured footage of the adorable little animal who was making all that racket
