As one of the tallest dogs in the world, Great Danes are powerful, graceful animals that are taller than some humans when standing on their hind legs. In fact, their graceful nature is the reason why they’re often called ‘Apollos of dogs’. For the...
Summer may be officially winding down but here in the Pacific Northwest, August and early September tend to be very hot. Keeping cool is vital for both you and your pets, as heat exhaustion or a heat stroke can be dangerous or even fatal. But there are some really fun...
The fact that weasels are actually found all around the world, including here in the Pacific Northwest, might be surprising to some. But these nocturnal animals are small, with the largest getting to be only a couple of feet long and weigh less than a pound, and their...
The last few months have been stressful and the last week has been especially so. Between Covid19 and the unjust killing of George Floyd, there are a lot of things going on in the world right now. Speaking only for myself and as a white person, watching all of...
Climate change is an ever-present threat to humans, animals, and ecosystems around the world. A new study confirmed suspicions that human-caused climate change made the 2019-2020 southeast Australian fires worse and that is just one natural disaster that’s...
Growing up, my family always had indoor/outdoor cats and for some odd reason, those two cats loved to bring any animal they caught to my (carpeted) room, often hiding the dead animal under my bed. It was a particularly gross habit they had but it meant that after a...
Also known as Atlas Sheepdogs and Atlas Mountain Dogs, this breed is a muscular, energetic, and protective dog native to Northern Africa (particularly Morocco). They’re medium in size, usually weighing 50-55 pounds and standing 20-24 inches tall. Aidis have some...
My family’s first dog was a rescue named Penny. It had taken years of asking before my parents finally caved and we found Penny on our first trip to the local humane society. She was a young German Shephard/Beagle mix with plenty of energy and a sense of...
Poodles are, for many, an iconic and regal breed. These curly dogs are incredibly smart and popular, especially for some with dog allergies. There are three different sizes of poodles (standard, miniature, and toy) that have several kinds of coat colors. While there...
There is an unusual tradition held each year in a Pennsylvania town that’s based on an old German legend. On February 2nd each year, a groundhog determines whether we’ll have another six weeks of winter or if spring will be early! Groundhog Day has been...
