Fishers of the Pacific Northwest

These elusive, forest-dwelling animals are agile and swift climbers. Fishers look similar to their relatives, the weasels and Pacific martens, but are much larger in size and have a darker coat. These carnivores are roughly the size of a house cat and weigh 4.4-13...

Behind the Breed: Weimaraners

With a relatively tall stature and distinctive silvery-grey coat, Weimaraners are a gorgeous and fearless breed that love to spend quality time with their people. These dogs are intelligent and positive reinforcement training can be fun with them! While they can great...

Why Does My Cat Chirp And Chatter At Birds?

For owners of domestic cats, it’s well known that our feline friends make a whole lot of noises throughout their life. Over the thousands of years they evolved and became domesticated, house cats learned that, in addition to other forms of communication,...

Sea Turtles of the Pacific Northwest

When I think of sea turtles, I think of more tropical waters, like off of the Hawaiian islands or in the Gulf of Mexico. This is for good reason, as sea turtles prefer the warm waters between 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south. In the western hemisphere, that area...

Behind the Breed: Yorkshire Terriers

Yorkshire Terriers, also known as Yorkies and even the ‘Tomboy Toy’, are small but energetic dogs that thrive when given a job to do. Despite their size, these dogs are full of courage, confidence, and spunk in addition to being a bit high maintenance....

The Different Types of Orcas

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are an iconic marine mammal, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to having complex social structures, deep emotional connections, and incredible intelligence, these mammals are predators that feed on a variety of fish...

Surviving Fourth of July Weekend

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...

How To Become A Professional Dog Trainer

In this day and age, there are many ways to work with animals as a career and one such way is becoming a professional dog trainer! Training dogs is more than just teaching a dog to sit and high five, as you’ll also need to work with the dog and their owners on...