Life Lessons from an Unlikely Animal
Rennie McMains’ five pet rats teach Truckee/Tahoe kids about everything from science to compassion.
Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
What do one of rock’s greatest lead singers and a 28 year old macaw have in common? We can assure you it’s much more than people wanting to take their picture.
Get your Tail to Thrifty Tails
Why Are So Many Great Shelter Dogs Being Overlooked?
Breaking the Stereotype: Bruce the Adventure Cat
Not all cats fall into the “adventure cat” grouping, but some legends say Bruce pioneered this category.
Meet Estrella
Poseidon’s Adventure
The Art of Falconry
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.
Captain Cruz
We first met Captain Cruz as a small pup when we wrote a story about his mom Jen Gilanfarr, a professional wakeskater. She had plans to make her then 4-month-old Swizz mountain dog mix a companion both on and off the water. Read more to see how Cruz is doing now.
One Eyed Willy
From feral to family: The story of how One Eyed Willy found himself a home in Kings Beach.