Stacy N. Hackett
Cat Journalist
Stacy N. Hackett writes frequently about a variety of pet-themed topics, with an emphasis on cat-related subjects. A member of the Cat Writers' Association and a recipient of several CWA Certificates of Excellence, she enjoys writing about the many different cat breeds and is particularly fond of the Cornish Rex. Her articles have appeared in Catster, CAT FANCY, Cats USA, Kittens 101, Ferrets USA, Critters USA, Rabbits USA, Bird Talk, Ponds USA, and Pet Product News, among other pet magazines.
Stacy has more than 25 years' experience in the pet industry. She is the former editor of Pet Product News and the founding editor of Critters USA and Cats USA magazines, and has helped produce many issues of CAT FANCY, Ferrets USA, and Rabbits USA. Stacy also has many years of writing and editing experience in several technical domains, including aerospace engineering and telecommunications.
One of Stacy's fondest memories of working in the pet industry is the first cat show she attended in 1991, where she first fell in love with the Cornish Rex breed. She adopted her first Cornish Rex cat, a pet quality red and white tabby male named Jordan, just a few months later. While all her cats are special, Jordan will forever hold a dear place in her heart.
Stacy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, with an emphasis in public relations and a minor in computer studies. She lives in Southern California with 2 adorable domestic shorthair cats: a mischievous gray and white male named Phillip and a sweet red tabby named Jack.