Pup Culture
Cat-egory
Haven Humans
"What I Learned In Boating School Is..."
"That's A Weird Looking Dog"
100

In a 2025 ranking of dog names, this one tops the list as the most popular choice for male dogs.

What is "Max"?


100

All kittens are born with this eye color, which typically changes as they mature.

What is blue?

100

This Haven Human manages and trains around 200 people.

Who is Katrina? 

100

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"? 

100

Antlers are shed after the mating season and regrown in the spring in this group of animals.

What are deer?

200

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? 

200

Due to genetics, this coat pattern is almost always found in females, making male examples extremely rare.

What is calico?


200

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?


200

If approached by a stray dog, this safety technique involves making yourself as boring as possible. 

What is "be a tree"? 

200

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?

300

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?

300

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)?

300

In their spare time, this Haven Human enjoys drawing.

Who is Sarah?

300

This Haven department is responsible for helping stray animals get safely back to their homes.

What is Animal Regulation?

300

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?

400

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? 

400

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?

400

Not only are they camp counselors, they also serve on our Board of Directors and volunteer as dog groomers.  

Who are Madeline and Lori?

400

When introducing your dog, these are the three key details you should always start with.


What are name, age, and breed?

400

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?

500

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?

500

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? 

500

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?


500

When playing fetch with a dog, this technique keeps the game moving smoothly.  

What is the "two-toy" method? 

500

This South American animal holds the title of the world’s largest living rodent.

What is the capybara?


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