Great Salt Lake supports 2-5 million shorebirds and hundreds of thousands of waterfowl during spring and fall migrations. Camera time!

Have you ever thought about snowshoeing? The snow is still here despite what the groundhog said, so you might as well enjoy it. You can still hit the trails,...

Ah, disposable pets…or should I just say “pets” as the terms seem interchangeable for so many? After all, they’re cheap and easy to dispose of when no longer...

When heading out for a hike with your dog, don’t forget her supplies. Here are some ideas for dog hiking items, from a previously printed article. ***** Wate...

Going on a hike? If you have a dog, take him along. You know he wants to go.On “dog friendly” trails, I love to take my hiking buddy, Elvis, a natural-eared ...

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Snakes are cold-blooded creatures. They take on the temperature of their surrounding...

All tests are not equal. Get out the red pen because some are badly designed, destined to be poorly graded. These tests are simply: Unnecessary Cruel Deadly ...

The Nevada Farm Bureau Federation and the Nevada Association of Counties—with strong ranching ties—have filed suit against the Department of Interior and Bur...

Service dogs have long been recognized for their ability to assist their human companions. Since the 18th century, guide dogs have helped the vision impaired...

Ah, to be kings, reigning from on high, overlords of other creatures, great and small. We’re smart, and they’re not at all. So, we treat them accordingly: as...

I’ve been unleashed. Thanks to the good folks at Pets in the City magazine, I had an editorial  column in which I could opine…sharing my pet peeves with all....

Facts are often stranger than fiction. A case in point: The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) that provides basic protections for animals used in laboratory research ...

Imagine having to cut off a pinky finger because 1) it’s unnecessary, 2) it might get injured during your lifetime, and 3) a four-fingered hand is the height...

Pets are good for your well-being for many reasons. One reason, as multiple studies have shown, is that pets reduce stress and depression. When we are stress...

Do animals have feelings? How you answer this question likely determines how you treat them. Is there a way to know? Personally, the “truth” seems obvious, g...

You know those words you have to spell out, or chaos will ensue? T-R-E-A-T.  R-I-D-E.  W-A-L-K. With my pack, there’s one more: H-I-K-E.  I only dare whisper...

In addition to writing, one of my great loves is dogs. So, imagine my excitement when I can combine my love of dogs with writing. A few years ago, I wrote a ...

Another year, another round of racking our brains for the perfect gifts…be it for Valentine’s, Easter, birthdays, or Christmas. How about a pet? We’ve seen i...

If you’re like me, you can never have enough coats. I’m no clothes horse, but one needs a variety to cover most occasions. Evidently, this seems true for dog...