Behind the Breed: Savannah Cats
As an adventurous, outgoing breed, Savannah cats are not for those wanting a quiet, couch potato feline. These cats canContinue 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
How To Become A Zookeeper
There are many different ways to have a career working with animals. One such way? Becoming a zookeeper! Keeping wildContinue Reading
Behind the Breed: Mudi
As one of the newest breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, the Mudi seems like a mix between aContinue Reading
The Domestication of Cats
Throughout history, humans have domesticated many different plant and animal species for a variety of different reasons. Cotton has beenContinue Reading
Behind the Breed: Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Also known as the Blue Gascony Basset, the Basset Blue de Gascogne is a small scent hound that is rarelyContinue Reading
Happy New Year!
The last two years have been difficult, to say the least. For me, this site has been a saving graceContinue Reading
Pygmy Rabbits of the Pacific Northwest
Did you know that there is a critically endangered rabbit species living in the Columbia Basin region of Washington state? The Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbits are a subpopulation of the smallest rabbit species in North America and their numbers have drastically declined over the centuries.
‘Tis The Season To Give Pets As Christmas Gifts? How This Time of Year Is Busy For Animal Shelters And One Way You Can “Give” A Pet To Someone.
Working in the animal welfare realm is a wonderful, heartbreaking, terrific, and sometimes maddening experience. You get to help, inContinue Reading
Wildlife in the Winter
Winter is a cold, dark season in the Northern Hemisphere. How do wild animals survive during this time of year?