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In #books, from Lise Olsen: Lauren Hough, and her dog, set out to retrace John Steinbeck's 10,000 mile journey across America. But the trip is very different when you're a queer woman in 2026. https://www.texasobserver.org/lauren-hough-book-steinbeck-travels-review/
A897884
Located At: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Description: My name is Poppy*.
I am a spayed female, black Queensland Heeler and Australian Kelpie.
Weight: I weigh approximately 46.50 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 2 months old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 16, 2026 and am ready to go home today!
I am in Kennel D071.
A897883
Located At: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Description: My name is Tawny*.
I am a female, black Pit Bull Terrier mix.
Weight: I weigh approximately 51.50 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 5 years old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 16, 2026 and ready for adoption!
I am in Kennel D178.
A898001
Located At: Pima Animal Care Center - Tucson
Description: My name is Onyx.
I am a neutered male, black and white Pit Bull Terrier mix.
Weight: I weigh approximately 66.50 lbs.
Age: The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 2 months old.
More Info: I have been at the shelter since Apr 17, 2026 and am ready to go home today!
I am in Kennel D189.
I tried to teach Chloe to say “please” in Hebrew before her treat. 🐶
Bevakasha. One little word. That’s all she had to do.
This is the face of a girl who decided the lesson was optional and the snack was not. 😂
Watch how this goes, and tell me, is your pet this stubborn too?
Weird horse having a casual Sunday rest, looking fabulous.
#IKnowItsADog #horse #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #humor #humour
Ancient Peruvian hairless dogs buried with Wari elites 1,200 years ago
Peruvian hairless dogs lived beside people at a major Wari Empire settlement on Peru’s northern coast more than 1,200 years ago, according to a study published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology. The research gives the first physical evidence of these dogs at Castillo de Huarmey...
More info: https://archaeologymag.com/2026/05/1200-year-old-peruvian-hairless-dogs/
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#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #zooarchaeology #wariempire #dogs
It’s late #spring / early #summer
I put out a lot of #BackyardWildlife feed, for Linus’s entertainment & my own.
I’ve posted some videos here including the #NorthernFlicker #Woodpecker mating dance, & a bunch with #squirrels, #chipmunks & #birds getting up close & personal with my super-mellow old man #Linus. Here are a few more.
First up, momma #Grackle feeding baby Grackle.
#DogsOfMastodon #nature #squirrels #birds #dogs #AdoptDontShop #rescue #SeniorDogs