A Tiger In The Window
Simba is a large cat. As understatements go, that one is significant. When stretched out, Simba measures “half the width of a queen-size bed.”
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‘Chauffeuring’ Bébé
When Ruth realized that her house felt empty of cats, she reached out to the local shelter to see if there were any older cats…
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A worrying corgi mind
Cedar is a shy and reserved dog, even at home with her people. As a breed, Corgis were originally bred to be cattle herders…
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Callie’s Case of ‘The Mats’
When Bianca moved back to the Yukon, she felt ready to welcome a cat into her life. She was looking for an animal that resonated with her…
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Creating Community Connections
Lately, I have been thinking about community and the part that animals play in bringing us together. As a registered veterinary…
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Aiding Apollo
In her latest column, Julie talks about the feelings and responsibilities of caring for your pet after a major surgical procedure
The Travelling Westie
Woe betide anyone who tries to convince a Westie to take a different course of action when they have already decided on one for themselves
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Small Dog, Big Lesson
I have always been a dog person so when a friend asked us to dog-sit her corgi, Jayja, I said yes without hesitation
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The Sassy Senior
How do we convince a sassy cat to accept medical treatments at home when we do not have multiple veterinary professionals to assist?
Animal Communication
When I tell people I do animal communication, they often tell me that they know what their animals want. When my dog stares at the door…
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First Pets
Growing up, we always had animals in the house. I honestly can’t remember a time when my family didn’t have a furry friend included…
‘Bratsky’ Part 2
Several months ago, I described the joys and struggles of a couple of seniors adopting a puppy. She joined our household of three seniors…
Dog Culture: Pumpkin and Osito
My dog Pumpkin, whom my wife and I adopted from Grizzly Valley Farms several years ago, pictured with her pup Osito (Little Bear in Spanish).
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So you wanna be a house-sitter …
In the coming months, just like elegant trumpeter swans, many Yukoners will flock to warmer climates in search of sand and vitamin D.
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Puppy Mayhem, Puppy Love
About 18 months ago, my husband and I were having a peaceful morning coffee together, chatting about various household issues. Our then eight-year-old black Lab (Sula) was asleep on one end of the sofa—her preferred napping spot. Suddenly my husband said, “If I die before you and you are left on your own, would you like to have a dog for company? I know that I would.” When I said “Yes” (tentatively), he immediately embarked on a search to find a black Lab puppy whose life would overlap with Sula’s.
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Tiptoe Through The ‘Poo-lips’
There is no Poop Fairy. So, unfortunately for dog owners here in Whitehorse, it’s their responsibility to pick up their pet poop.
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‘Poop Happens’ (and when it isn’t discreet, it’s even funnier)
Pooping is a vulnerable time for a dog. You will note how they curl up into position and look around to ensure that no predators attack them.
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Eric The Red
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Dog Culture: Beloved Eskimo Dog – Meeka.
Stitt loves this breed & has ’employed’ many Eskimo Dogs on his trap line. Read more about Meeka and Eric the Red in the archives.
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Merry Woof-mas and Happy Dog-olidays From What’s Up Yukon!
Lori Fox is editor of What’s Up Yukon. Herman, In these pet photos, has been their faithful companion for 13 years.
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Dog Culture: Copycat!
My dog Finlee AND cat Jebediah. They sleep that way a lot. Submit your pet photos to What’s Up Yukon and see them in our paper too.
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Dog Culture – Milo
A Yukon Mutt!In a lake, in the grass or lounging by campfires, Milo loves it all. You can submit pet pics to What’s Up Yukon too.
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Give a dog a bone – Part 2
I’ve had some tough times in my life, but fighting a dog over a bone was about the toughest. End of that story.
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Paw-t smoking
Dogs under the influence of pot may simply lie asleep at irregular hours Lily is an energetic dog. At three months old, it was abnormal
Fete for the Feline
When Coralie Ullyett first saw him at the bar a few years ago, she thought he was cute. Ullyett and some friends were visiting Atlin, B.C.,
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A Dog Day Rendezvous
Brooke Rudolph with her howling buddy Timber, 2nd place finisher in 2016 The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous and the unique relationship between a Yukoner and their
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Not Just a Dog, But a Best Friend
My dog, who I called The Barron, had an all brown head and a brown patch on his shoulders, but otherwise, was all white and, shall we say, not really accepted by the rich and mighty of the bird dog organizations.
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Blessing of the Animals
At 10:30 a.m. on August 6, some members of the congregation at Whitehorse United Church had whiskers, a tail and four legs! This is because
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The (Mis)Adventures of A Puppy
In life there can be many instances one regrets. Such as accidentally sending a text to the wrong person, or throwing out an ill received
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Intense Com-paw-tition
Yukon is home to a class of athletes that are the first of their kind in Canada. You might not know it, but you’ve probably
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Forever Friends
Destiny Clennett is a young Vuntut Gwich’in. She is passionate about her people and connecting to the land.
Coyotes in the Neighbourhood
Coyotes inhabit everywhere from Central America to the Canadian territories. Originally they resided in the west, but now they reside all across Canada including Prince
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Domestic Bliss
Do you or someone you know love books almost as much as their pet? These three books draw on the animals in our outer lives
Winter Dog Walk
You know the drill. There’s a beautiful, warm, cozy and glowing fire in your living room. Sweat pants are on. A nice dinner’s been eaten.
Summer: A Kid’s Perspective
Finally summer is here! This is the most funnest season of the year, but my horse, Hollywood, probably loves it more than I do. This
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Don’t Panic!
My dog, Herman, once stepped between myself and a charging two-thousand-pound black Angus bull. He turned the animal back by sheer virtue of his own
Yukon See It Here: Gerry Steers
Hello Everybody, We invite you to share your photos of Yukon life. Email your high-resolution images with a description of what’s going on to editor@WhatsUpYukon.com.
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A Friend For Schwartz
Schwartz has been our only dog for the past few years. For the most part he seems to be okay, although he does enjoy playing
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When the cat came back
Clancy the Cat didn’t show a lot of interest when I dropped in to the Humane Society Dawson (HSD) shelter to visit him a couple
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Jake: pet Santa
Jake will be getting presents from Santa Claus, and his dog, Spencer, will too. What about the dogs & cats at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter?
To Loesje, My Savvy Loveable Wilderness Cat
We name her Loesje (pronunciation Lousia). We do not want to leave her home alone, so she just goes with us everywhere we go. Ours
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Woof Woof Like Salmon Woof
Ever wondered what your pet is thinking? Does it have a particular request for dinner, or stories to tell? Well, here’s your chance to gain
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The purrrrfect portrait
Gerry Steers has the patience of a saint. The owner of Gerry’s Computer Magic spends her days doing what she loves best – photographing animals.
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Painting pets
Having your portrait painted is a way of immortalizing yourself – popes, kings and queens have all done it. But what about pets? Ange Bonnici,
Bright Colourful Budgies
Next to canaries, budgies are probably the most popular pet bird in the world. They are colourful, entertaining and have great personalities. Budgies, also called
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Rubba Dub Dub, the Dog’s in the Tub
Learn how to bathe a dog effectively, making bath time enjoyable for both you and your furry friend with simple tips.
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Get a Pooch and Find a Pal
So, I’ve mentioned it before: I’m lousy at making friends. Growing up a quiet geek doesn’t lend well to the pal-collecting abilities and now that
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Doggy Do’s and Don’ts
Cher Yukon, Comment ca va? Today’s letter is going out to all of you dog lovers and owners. Before we came to Montréal, we gave
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Trevor is one of us
Since I know, almost as a fact, that Trevor will not be put down by the Bylaw Services Department, I can sit back and enjoy
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You may discover an ‘unknown friend’ out there …
Run-on sentence alert! You know those times where you’re walking down the street and you’ve got your eyes looking down and you realize that you’re
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Misty’s place is in our hearts
The weight of Misty, our 20-year-old cat, curled up on my lap, has never been felt more. She loves the fact that I work from
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Choosing the Best Packaged Food For Your Pet
I’m always amazed at advertising for pet foods. The current trend is towards “natural,” “organic” and other such words. But what does this really mean
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Santa Claus, Pet Whisperer
Is Logan sick of getting the same old moose bones every year? Would Fluffy like a pink rhinestone-studded collar, or is beaver skin more her
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Who is Walking Whom?
Summer has finally arrived and more people are walking their dogs. Or are the dogs walking their owners? I see people struggling to hold on
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Schwartz on the Job
One of my pet peeves is dogs (no pun intended). More specifically, other people’s dogs that come onto the farm. One reason dogs were domesticated
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Duke the Doughnut Thief
Remembering Duke, Dr. Ron Pearson smiled. “I still do not know how he did it. The box of doughnuts was still taped shut, sitting on
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Dog-sitting Duke: Confessions of a Turncoat
I grew up with a pretty cool cat named Bing. He was a grey, striped little scrapper who menaced the neighborhood biodiversity for most of
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A Pet for Christmas? Think Carefully
It seems to be that time of year again, when people want to give presents to friends. It’s also that time of year to really
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Breeding and Feeding
Thanks to everyone who pointed out that the Coombs test I mentioned last month was a related test, but not the right one. The Coggins
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Aging Pets
The last few weeks I’ve been getting a lot of calls and emails about older dogs. When we have pets that have a significantly shorter
So, just what is a vet?
This is the first column in a monthly series in which Jim Kenyon will answer readers’ questions about animals and animal care. As in any
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Most Common Dog Poisons
We’ve talked about poisoning in pets several times, but since there has been a lot of interest in the subject, I decided to throw out
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Emergencies & Pet Peeves
One of the most common emergency calls that vets get is for seizures in dogs. Other animals can have seizures, but most of the calls
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Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are common to both humans and animals. There are a lot of these, but it’s always surprising to find that
The Virtues of Vaccination
I’ve had a few questions about vaccinations this month from people wondering how they work and if they’re really worthwhile. The answer is simple. They
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The Knees Have It
This seems to be knee month. There have been lots of questions about dogs and their knee problems. This is a common problem in dogs,
Cooking With Friends
A cookbook doesn’t have to be written by Jamie Oliver or Julia Child to become a favourite in someone’s kitchen. Often the recipes that get
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Dog House of Straw
Once again, we are at the beginning of another long Yukon winter. For new dog owners, it may also mean that it’s time to get
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Mixing Dogs with Oil
I had a request to put together some information on which oils can be used to supplement a dog’s diet to improve their coat and
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Q: What’s Worse Than Dog Poop? A: Old Dog Poop
Every spring, we all have certain things we fervently look forward to. It could be the continued sublimation of those stubborn piles of snow, the
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