Cheryl Lock

Cheryl Lock is a full-time freelance writer based outside or Denver, Colorado, and a lifelong animal lover. She has written extensively on topics ranging from parenting to finances, but pets and pet health hold a special place in her heart. Although Cheryl adores her Norwegian Forest Cat, Penny, rabbits are her first love. Cheryl got her first rabbit, Fiver, as a student at James Madison University. Her second bunny, Nugget, traveled with her from apartment to apartment, and even across the country. These days, when Cheryl isn't writing, she loves traveling with her husband and three daughters.

Fast Facts

Has nearly 20 years of experience writing and editing for newspapers, magazines, and websites.
Her writing has appeared in Woman's Day and Parents magazines, as well in syndication on USA Today, Forbes, and MarketWatch.
She was born in Germany, and has lived and worked up and down America’s east coast.
Now she freelances full-time from her home near Denver, Colorado, where she lives with her husband and three daughters.

Experience

Over her extensive career, Cheryl has honed her writing and editing skills working for newspapers, magazines, websites, and everything in between. In addition to GreatPetCare, Cheryl’s pet content can be found on PetMD and BeChewy. Her work has appeared in print publications including Runner's World, and The New York Times, as well as online at sites like Money, Mashable, NerdWallet, and Fast Company.

Education

Cheryl graduated from James Madison University with a BS degree in Journalism from the School of Media Arts & Design. She also minored in Biology and American Studies.