Behind the Breed: Lancashire Heeler
As the newest recognized AKC breed, the Lancashire Heeler might be one of the lesser-known dog breeds. These small dogs might not stand tall but they still have an incredible spirit! Originating from England (Lancashire County unsurprisingly!), Lancashire heelers have...
Celebrating Black Cats
There are many myths and superstitions around black cats. How well do you really know these cats?
Behind the Breed: Bengal Cats
Bengal cats are one of the most interesting domestic cats, as they’re one of the few wild and domestic cat hybrids in the United States that can be house pets. Compared to other domestic cat breeds, Bengals are still relatively new and because of their hybrid status,...
Behind the Breed: Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is a rare small terrier breed with origins in Wales as a working dog that hunted rats, otters, foxes, and badgers. Today, Sealyhams are rare but at one point, they were popular and adaptable terriers that had fans in the British Monarchy and...
Pet First Aid Kits
Having a pet first aid kit could be incredibly helpful during stressful situations. But what’s in one?
Behind the Breed: Jindos
The Jindo is a relatively rare spitz breed with a long history in South Korea and wonderful but often stubborn temperament. These dogs typically stand 17-25 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 30-50 pounds when full grown, making them medium sized dogs. They have a...
What Is Wildlife Conservation And Why Is It Important?
Wildlife conservation is a vital field that works to protect flora and fauna species and their habitats around the world from climate change effects and human encroachment. The last 200 years has seen a drastic rise in the human population, in addition to the...
Behind the Breed: Xoloitzuintli
Xolos are some of the most unique looking dogs and one of the oldest breeds in the Americas.
Behind the Breed: Cane Corso
The Cane Corso initially seems very intimidating but these dogs are actually very sweet and loyal!
Housing is an Animal Welfare Issue
Housing is an animal welfare issue, as finding affordable and pet friendly housing is incredibly difficult and can cause owners to surrender their beloved pets.
Behind the Breed: American Eskimo Dogs
American Eskimo Dogs are goofy and fun dogs that seem to embody the phrase “tiny but mighty”.
The Shrub-Steppe and Sagelands of the Pacific Northwest
Eastern Washington and Oregon might seem dull and barren but these areas are ecologically diverse and beautiful in their own right.
Celebrating the Fourth of July With Your Pets.
Fourth of July is coming up… Are you and your pets prepared?
Bunny Behavior: Learn to Speak Rabbit!
What Does The Rabbit Say?
Behind the Breed: Belgian Malinois
As one of the four Belgian herding breeds, the Belgian Malinois is a large breed with an energetic and sometimes intense personality. They were named after the city of Malines, where they were initially developed, and have been around since the 19th century. It wasn’t...
Happy Pride Month!
Happy Pride! For the last several decades, June and early July have been a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and a protest for our rights. Animals of the Pacific Northwest is focused on pet care, wildlife conservation, and environmental justice so why does Pride...
Enjoying The Great Outdoors
It is finally summer here in the Pacific Northwest (more or less!), which means nice weather and plenty of chances to enjoy the nature all around us. The Pacific Northwest is blessed with a range of different environments; there are lakes, rivers, forests, sagelands,...
Beating the Heat: Taking Care of Pets During Warm Weather
Global warming and climate change play a huge role in the rising temperatures here in the Northwest and around the world. Summers seem to be getting longer and hotter all across the world and these rising temperatures are impacting people, animals of all kinds, and...
Bird is the Word: Effects of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu, also known as HPAI and avian/bird flu, has unfortunately been a large-scale issue across the Pacific Northwest and North America over the last year and a half. This flu strain (H5N1) impacts wild birds like California Condors and...
Behind the Breed: Designer/Hybrid Breeds
Designer breeds like Goldendoodles and Pomskys have become very popular over the last few years. But at what cost?
Mountain Lions of North America
Also known as pumas, mountain lions, and catamounts, cougars are adaptable predators and the world’s fourth largest wildcat following lions, tigers, and jaguars. Cougars are relatively solitary animals but despite living mostly alone, these cats still have complex...