by Andrea Merrill | May 26, 2023 | Dogs, Front Page Slider, Hiking, Summer
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,...
by Andrea Merrill | May 17, 2023 | Cats, Dogs, Spring, Summer
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...
by Andrea Merrill | Jul 3, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Holidays, Summer
The Fourth of July is celebrated all around the United States with food, time outside, and fireworks in many places. While the day can be incredibly fun, many pets and wildlife don’t enjoy the loud noises, smells, or even flashes of fireworks. Some say July 5th...
by Andrea Merrill | Jun 28, 2021 | Cats, Dogs, Front Page Slider, Summer
Looking back over the decades, it’s easy to tell how climate change has affected the planet, particularly during the summertime. With an increase in wildfires (both in severity and numbers) and an increase in temperature, summers can bring potential dangers to...
by Andrea Merrill | May 3, 2018 | Cats, Dogs, Summer
Summer is nearly upon us and with a rise of sunny, warm weather, it’s important to know how to keep your pets cool and how to prevent, spot, and/or treat sunburns on our pets! It may seem weird but dogs and cats can get sunburns like us humans and those burns can get...