Pup Culture
In a 2025 ranking of dog names, this one tops the list as the most popular choice for male dogs.
What is "Max"?
All kittens are born with this eye color, which typically changes as they mature.
What is blue?
This Haven Human manages and trains around 200 people.
Who is Katrina?
This dog behavior involves turning their head away and averting their eyes, showing the whites of their eyes as a way to signal discomfort.
What are "whale eyes"?
Antlers are shed after the mating season and regrown in the spring in this group of animals.
What are deer?
With more than 150 dog breeds recognized worldwide, these canines are organized into eight official classes, three of them include...
What are sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding, and miscellaneous?
Due to genetics, this coat pattern is almost always found in females, making male examples extremely rare.
What is calico?
This Haven Human has worked at Haven for 15 years, making them the second-longest-serving employee after Captain Huff of Animal Regulation.
Who is Jim?
If approached by a stray dog, this safety technique involves making yourself as boring as possible.
What is "be a tree"?
This highly intelligent African predator can run up to 41 mph and maintain that speed for 10 to 60 minutes while hunting in coordinated packs.
What is the African wild dog?
As of 2022, about 59% of American dogs suffer from this health problem, making it the most common medical issue in canines.
What is pet obesity?
This three-step humane approach to managing community cats involves safely capturing, sterilizing, and then returning them to their outdoor home.
What is Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR)?
In their spare time, this Haven Human enjoys drawing.
Who is Sarah?
This Haven department is responsible for helping stray animals get safely back to their homes.
What is Animal Regulation?
Turtles and tortoises are among the oldest living reptiles, but this group of reptiles has also changed very little since the time of the dinosaurs.
What are alligators?
Unlike the old myth that they see only in black and white, dogs actually perceive a limited range of colors, including these.
What is black, white, blue, and yellow?
Cats born with extra toes are known by this term, and are also nicknamed after a famous author who adored them.
What are polydactyl (Hemingway) cats?
Not only are they camp counselors, they also serve on our Board of Directors and volunteer as dog groomers.
Who are Madeline and Lori?
When introducing your dog, these are the three key details you should always start with.
What are name, age, and breed?
Despite misconceptions linking raccoons to dogs, cats, and weasels, molecular analysis shows raccoons are actually most closely related to this group of animals.
What are bears?
The oldest known dog breed, the Saluki, originated in this ancient civilization around 329 B.C.E., the same place where the oldest cat breed also traces its roots.
What is Ancient Egypt?
Even though it’s harmless to humans, this sharp scent family is often so unpleasant to cats that they’ll actively avoid it.
What is citrus?
These Haven Humans support the shelter in many ways, from walking dogs, socializing cats, and bottle-feeding kittens to helping at events and more.
Who are volunteers?
When playing fetch with a dog, this technique keeps the game moving smoothly.
What is the "two-toy" method?
This South American animal holds the title of the world’s largest living rodent.
What is the capybara?