New Dangers for the Little White Pooch

Anchorage doesn't have little things to worry about. There are no fleas, ticks, snakes, fire ants or poisonous spiders which could make a dog or human sick.

No, what we have here are BIG things in our neighborhood.

Bears.

Wolves.

Coyotes.

Moose.

Eagles.

Owls.

And new this year...

Lynx.

Yes, last night there was a news report of an increase of Lynx in and around Anchorage due to the high numbers of snowshoe hares and they will only be increasing over the next two years. Of course, pets should be fine as long as there are lots of white bunnies for the Lynx.

But then...who in the family could be mistaken for a white bunny - especially when running around in the deep snow?



Luckily, Squirt (a.k.a Wolf Hound Zero) has no idea there could be a problem. In his mind he can take on any one of these animlas. Well - except maybe the moose - those are really big dogs better woofed at from behind a window! However, based on his Houston, TX., experiences, he would run right up to the Lynx and say - are you friendly kitty or ugly kitty?

Another reason to stomp loudly and carry a big stick on walks!!!