The Importance of Healthy Wetlands, Rivers, Streams, and Creeks
Living in the Pacific Northwest means living with a certain amount of water, particularly rain. November through January are especiallyContinue Reading
Author: Andrea Merrill
My name is Andrea Merrill and I created Animals of the Pacific Northwest, where I write about animals of all kinds
Giving Tuesday 2021
It’s #GivingTuesday! Here are some wonderful animal welfare and conservation related nonprofits you can support.
Behind the Breed: Domestic Turkey Breeds
Turkeys and Thanksgiving have been synonymous for quite a while now, with the story of the holiday claiming that theContinue Reading
Winter Holiday Pet Safety
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States! For some, the day is about giving thanks, having a delicious meal, and being around family and friends. If you decide to involve your pets in the festivities, here are some tips on how to keep them safe!
Behind the Breed: Welsh Terriers
These black and tan dogs are true to their terrier name and are spunky dogs full of character. Welsh terriersContinue Reading
Pinnipeds of the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is lucky enough to be home to a truly wide array of animals and one such groupContinue Reading
Behind the Breed: Alaskan Klee Kai
Alaskan Klee Kais are adorably wonderful dogs that look just like miniature Huskies! The Klee Kai is a relatively newContinue Reading
Conservation Dogs: How Dogs Use Their Sense of Smell to Help Endangered Species
Dogs are incredible animals. With a heightened sense of smell and millennia of artificial selection, there are so many jobsContinue Reading
Behind the Breed: Leonbergers
Affectionately known as Leos (or even gentle lions!), these massive dogs were originally developed not as guardian or working dogsContinue Reading
Horse Hoof Care
Like any animal, caring for a horse is a big responsibility and in addition to making sure they have shelter,Continue Reading