Declawing Cats: Worse Than A Manicure
Anyone with a cat can tell you about how annoying and painful their claws can be at times. For some folks, the problem of their cats inappropriately scratching furniture, people, and other things gets to be such an issue that they decide to surgically declaw their...
Behind the Breed: Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a rather iconic dog, especially in their native Japan where they are still an incredibly popular breed and one of the six native breeds to the country. This breed is intelligent, quiet, clean, rather strong-willed, and generally tends to do better as...
Behind the Breed: Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinchers, also known as Dobies, are fearless, loyal working dogs with sleek, muscular appearances. With a history in Germany, Dobermans have worked in a range of fields and even served as the US Marine Corps' official war dog during World War II. Because of...
Behind the Breed: Italian Greyhounds
Greyhounds are an iconic breed known for their fast speeds and slender builds. But did you know there is another greyhound breed? The Italian Greyhound has similar qualities to the greyhound in a smaller package, including their contradictory need for speed and couch...
Working Dogs: What Jobs Do Dogs Have?
Dogs are incredible animals and with thousands of years of selective breeding behind them, dogs today often have traits and instincts that make them great in certain jobs. Over the centuries, dogs have spent a significant amount of time working in agricultural...
Behind the Breed: Welsh and English Springer Spaniels
As two of the 15 different spaniel breeds that the American Kennel Club recognizes, the Welsh and English Springer Spaniels may have similar names, builds, and looks. Welsh springers, also known as Welshies, are a bit smaller than their English counterparts and tend...
Sea Otters.
Sea otters can be found along the coastal areas of the North Pacific Ocean and range from the shores of Japan to the coast of Alaska and all along the coast of North America down to Baja, California. These cute and wonderful creatures have captured the love of many...
Seagulls of the Pacific Northwest
The birds commonly known as seagulls are rather notorious birds, particularly to those living along the coasts of North America. As opportunistic feeders, gulls have been known to eat a variety of things, like aquatic creatures, unattended bird eggs, garbage, and...
What Are Feral Cats And TNR Programs?
Domestic cats have coexisted with humans for thousands of years in a mutually beneficial way. In fact, it's thought that it was that mutually beneficial relationship that lead to cats being domesticated! Mice and rats have long been attracted to the crops and...
Behind the Breed: Bergamasco Sheepdog
Bergamasco sheepdogs might be one of the most interesting-looking dogs out there! With origins in Italy and the Alps, these dogs were bred as guardian dogs and their thick, unique coats help protect them from predators like wolves and bears when they're guarding or...
Duck Duck… Goose?
Domestic and wild waterfowl like ducks and geese are incredible birds that can be found almost all over the world. As waterfowl, both of these birds thrive around freshwater environments and are usually found around lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. The webbed feet of...
Behind the Breed: West Highland White Terrier (Westies)
Also known as Westies, West Highland White Terriers are small but confident dogs with a lively and affectionate nature. These dogs are affectionate and energetic, making them great additions to families and active homes. With plenty of exercise and activity, Westies...
A Murder of Crows and An Unkindness of Ravens
Found throughout North America in a range of ecosystems, American crows and common ravens are similarly-looking birds that are a part of the corvid family. These blackbirds do differ from each other in many ways, like their wingspan, beak curvature, and voice, but...
Behind the Breed: Tibetan Mastiff
These large dogs were originally bred to be guardians of villagers living in the Himalayas and while they look imposing, Tibetan Mastiffs are actually just big balls of love. Like other guardian dogs, Tibetan Mastiffs are devoted to their families and are incredibly...
Why Do Cats Like High Spaces?
If you've ever had cats, you might know just how much they like being high up, even if there's really no room for them. This behavior might be annoying at times, particularly when cats start to knock things over! But being up high is a perfectly natural thing for...
Behind the Breed: Australian Kelpie
Like other herding dogs, the Australian Kelpie is an active, intelligent, and loyal dog with an unlimited source of energy. Kelpies are medium in size, often weighing 30-45 pounds and standing 17-20 inches tall, but what they lack in size, they make up for with...
La Vie En Nose: What You May Not Know About Your Dog’s Nose
There are many amazing things about dogs and their impressive sense of smell is definitely one of them. With up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses (50 times more receptors than humans!), dogs can actually smell some odors in parts per trillion and can...
Holistic Pet Care
Caring for yourself and other living creatures can be a lot to handle, which may be why holistic medicine and alternative care treatments are becoming more and more popular. Hydrotherapy, massage, and acupuncture are all part of the holistic care field that can help...
Behind the Breed: Bichon Frise
This peppy, fluffy breed would be a great addition to any family or home, particularly for those with mild dog-related allergies or who want a cheerful, small dog. A Bichon Frise will usually stand 9-12 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 12-18 pounds. Bichons are...
Porcupines of the Pacific Northwest
The North American porcupine is one of the largest rodents on the continent and can be easily recognized by its coat of 30,000+ quills. These mammals can be mostly found in forested areas around Washington state but have been known to thrive in brushy wetlands and...
Five Ways To Give Your Senior Dog The Best Life
Dogs have an unfortunate habit of growing old much faster than humans so if you're a dog person, there are probably going to be a few times where you'll be living with a senior dog. The good news is that senior dogs are just as incredible as their younger selves!...