Adoption Tips.
Adopting a rescue animal is, in my opinion, an incredibly wonderful experience. There are so many reasons to adopt but the actual process might take some time and it might be a while until your pet feels truly at home. Here are some tips for the adoption process. Tip...
Behind the Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound.
Despite the name, this breed is an active breed that can cover quite a bit of ground in a hurry. Like other hounds, the Treeing Walker Coonhound was bred to be hunting dogs and will definitely follow their noses after interesting smells if given the chance. These dogs...
Behind the Breed: Dalmatians.
These iconic dogs, known for their black spots on white fur, are incredibly intelligent, active, and affectionate. Dalmatians have made their way into popular culture many times, including through being circus performers, the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians, and by...
Potential Pet Poisons.
There are many human foods that aren't good for our pets. Alcohol, avocados, onions, and chocolate are just some of the human foods that pets can't have but there are plenty of other things that your pet might come across that can be potentially fatal. Antifreeze is...
Useful Winter Pet Products.
This post contains affiliate links that I could make a commission off of. All opinions are my own. Right now, parts of Western Washington and the Puget Sound are coated in some snow. We've never been that great at dealing with snow, especially compared to other parts...
Behind the Breed: Pugs
This tiny, flat-faced breed is incredibly intelligent and playful. Because of their short noses, they get easily stressed out by hot and cold weather and can get allergies, colds, and other chronic breathing problems. Despite all that, pugs are quite playful and...
Happy New Year! A Reflection on Last Year and The Year To Come.
Happy New Year everyone! It's officially a new year and a new decade. Here in Bellingham, WA, the first day of 2020 is a gorgeous and sunny day, a welcome break from all the rain and overcast skies we've been having lately! The start of a new year is a great way to...
Behind the Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier
These stocky, muscular terriers are confident, smart dogs and if well socialized and trained, they can be loyal friends and companions! American Staffordshire Terriers are also known as AmStaffs or Staffys to some and have an agile, graceful, and springy gait. This...
Holiday Gift Ideas
Holidays of many cultures are approaching and for some, gift-giving is a part of the celebrations! If you have any folks who love animals or even some animals you love in your life, there are many gift ideas for them! This post contains affiliate links that I could...
Small Business Saturday
The Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States has recently been called 'Small Business Saturday' as a call to support local and small businesses. In the Pacific Northwest, there are so many small businesses dedicated to animals, pets, and folks who love them!...
Thanksgiving.
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States, a day usually dedicated to food, community, and feeling grateful. There are plenty of myths and misinformation about Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales seem to creep in earlier and earlier each year. For so many reasons,...
Behind the Breed: Australian Cattle Dog
These incredibly intelligent, sturdy dogs were, as you might imagine, initially developed in Australia to help herd cattle on large ranches. Their size and energy levels have proven useful for herding livestock and they excel at activities and sports like agility,...
‘Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome’
Canine idiopathic vestibular disease can be very scary for pet parents, as symptoms can often mimic serious and life-threatening conditions like a stroke or brain tumor. This disease, also known as 'Old Dog Vestibular Syndrome' and 'Old Dog Disease', affects a dog's...
Behind the Breed: Egyptian Mau Cats.
As the only naturally spotted domestic cat breed, Egyptian maus are unique and wonderful cats. In addition to their spots, these cats are also very fast and intelligent. They're great with people and other cats, making them great additions to any home, especially on...
Behind the Breed: Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers have been a popular breed for about a century now. Their tuxedo-like markings and affectionate, gentle personalities have earned them the nickname 'American Gentlemen', despite being initially bred to be fighting dogs. These dogs are relatively small,...
Behind the Breed: Akitas
Akitas are dignified, brave, loyal dogs that are devoted and affectionate to their family. Almost feline in nature, these dogs are usually clean and tidy in the house and can be rather independent. Their double coats are relatively short (only about two inches long)...
Behind the Breed: Plymouth Rock Chickens.
This black and white chicken breed is one of the oldest breeds in the country and was a favorite amongst folks all across the US, as it's one of the few breeds to rival the Rhode Island Red in egg and meat production. Also known as Barred Rock chickens, Plymouth Rocks...
Adoption Barriers.
Time and time again, I have personally written about the joys and benefits of adopting animals. There are millions of animals in shelters and rescues who are looking for a home and family. There are plenty of reasons one may not be able to adopt a rescue but for me,...
Behind the Breed: German Shepherds
German shepherd dogs (commonly referred to as GSDs) are an incredibly popular breed in the US and one of the best all-purpose workers! This breed is confident, loyal, brave, and very intelligent. Their personalities make this breed a great working dog as...
What You Should Know About Goats.
Farm animals are, in my opinion, incredibly sweet and cute and I still count my blessings that I got to care for Shasta the llama and Mady and Mini the sheep for a couple of years. And recently, there seems to be a rise in urban farming (to some degree). Backyard...
Behind the Breed: Jack Russell Terriers.
Jack Russell Terriers are one of the more iconic small dog breeds, with several making appearances in movies and one PBS children's show from the mid-1990s even had a Jack Russel Terrier as the main star! (Unsurprisingly, I loved the PBS show 'Wishbone' as a child!)...