Yo-Yo Ma releasing a single with a drag queen and an indigenous artist about the melting of an Alaska glacier was definitely not something I had on my 2023 bingo card. But along with indigenous and trans musician Quinn Christopherson, the cellist collaborated with...
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...
With everything going on right now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, sad, defeated, and so much more, even if you aren’t directly affected by the tragedies and atrocities currently happening. But everyone can still do something to make this world a...
Orca Recovery Day is Saturday, October 14th, 2023!
Fat Bear Week is officially here! Starting today, October 4th, 2023, you can vote for your favorite fat bear in this single-elimination tournament of 12 bears. This is the 9th year of the competition, with the first being a one-day contest in 2014: Fat Bear Tuesday....
Having a pet first aid kit could be incredibly helpful during stressful situations. But what’s in one?
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...
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...
Up until recently, most countries and organizations only recognized four ocean basins. While there is really only one global ocean that covers 71% of the earth, there are now five distinct regions and the boundaries between them have changed over human history....
Xolos are some of the most unique looking dogs and one of the oldest breeds in the Americas.
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most magical forests and trees, like the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. These forests are absolutely vital for our region and for the survival of many species. But thanks to logging, wildfires, and development,...
Last years past, this summer has been plagued by wildfires across North America.
The Cane Corso initially seems very intimidating but these dogs are actually very sweet and loyal!
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.
American Eskimo Dogs are goofy and fun dogs that seem to embody the phrase “tiny but mighty”.
Pronghorn antelope can be found in the prairies and grasslands of North America, with small populations existing in the Pacific Northwest.
Eastern Washington and Oregon might seem dull and barren but these areas are ecologically diverse and beautiful in their own right.
Fourth of July is coming up… Are you and your pets prepared?
What Does The Rabbit Say?
“Only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires.” This iconic slogan has been a part of Smokey The Bear’s campaign for decades now. With more than 80% of wildfires in the United States started by humane carelessness, this long-running public service campaign is more important than...
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...