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Animal Tales

Animal Tales represents animals in the community, focusing at times on advocacy and adoption and the work of the humane society, but also the concerns of pet owners, the strange and unusual types of animals present here, etc.

The Yaks of Sierra Valley

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Breaking: Yaks invade the High Sierra.

Mushrooms and Lichen and Cannabis, Oh My!

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Mushrooms and Lichen and Cannabis, Oh My! How to keep your dog safe from nature’s dangers.

Say Hello to My Little Friend … Boscoe the Mini Horse

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Companionship is a blessing humans often take for granted, and when it comes to our animals, we sometimes forget is equally important for their well-being.

One Eyed Willy

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From feral to family: The story of how One Eyed Willy found himself a home in Kings Beach.

Snakes Are The New Cats

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"Reptiles are super chill, and when properly domesticated, are nothing to be afraid of." —Ernie Dambach

The Art of Falconry

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Lovina Robison is proud of the fact she will never in her life have to hunt with a gun; instead, she has spent the last couple of years out in the field hunting small game with her Harris's hawk, Zen.

Meet Estrella

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With local shelters bursting at the seams, Estrella is one of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s longest-tenured residents longing to finally find her loving furever home.

Gearing Up

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For the Dogs: Tahoe Dog Gear’s locally handcrafted dog accessories are something to feel good about. Read how these popular collars and leashes rooted from a good cause.

Streif Rahlves

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**New column** According to Michelle Rahlves, there is still no perfect way to raise a husky. The independence, the pure love of the outdoors, along with the raw, savage, and unmanicured nature are all characteristics that draw her to this breed. A Tahoe animal tale...