Rainforests of Washington.

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is personally one of my favorite days of the year, as this day is a reminder that the Earth is our home and a place we should care for. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson started Earth Day after witnessing the effects of a massive oil spill off the coast of...

Climate Change Effects in the Pacific Northwest.

One of the most relevant topics today is climate change, a widely debated and sometimes misunderstood issue. According to NASA, the weather is “short-term changes we see in temperature, clouds, precipitation, humidity and wind in a region or a city”....

Double Coated Dogs.

Dogs come in all sorts of sizes, colors, temperaments, and abilities. There are small dogs who love to cuddle and big dogs who love adventure. Some dogs need wheelchairs and others get by with only three legs! One important difference in dogs is their coats, as their...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

For decades, Columbus Day was celebrated in many parts of the United States every second Monday in October. The day was to celebrate Christopher Columbus, the man who sailed the ocean blue in 1492 and “discovered” the new world. His...

Fostering Rescue Pets.

Fostering animals can be one of the most rewarding but difficult things to do to help local rescue groups. There are many rescue groups that rely on a network on foster families rather than having a shelter. Old Dog Haven, for example, is based out of the Seattle area...