Katy Stublen

Katy Stublen is a dedicated content creator, writer, and editor who channels her passion for animals into her work for an animal-focused blog. With a lifelong love for creatures of all kinds, she combines her skills in storytelling and research to produce engaging, educational content. An avid animal enthusiast deepening her understanding of their behaviors and needs. Her curiosity and commitment to learning make her a trusted voice in the animal community, as she strives to inspire others to appreciate and advocate for the well-being of all species.

Why Gen Z Is Choosing Cats Over Kids, And 11 Trends That Back It Up

May 27, 2025 by Katy Stublen

The next generation isn’t postponing parenthood—they’re replacing it, and cats are stepping into the role.

Something subtle has shifted. It’s not just that Gen Z isn’t having kids early—it’s that many aren’t planning to at all. But the maternal and emotional instincts didn’t just vanish. They reappeared curled in a window seat, licking their paws, and staring with quiet judgment at a generation trying to keep their lives together. Cats, with their low-maintenance chaos and perfectly timed affection, have become more than pets. For many, they’re companions, priorities, and in a few cases, legally documented dependents. Whether it’s about climate dread, rising costs, or just needing someone to come home to, cats have filled a space that used to belong to something more traditional—and they’re doing it without needing diaper bags or 529 plans.

Why These 12 Popular Dog Breeds Are Possibly Wrecking Gen Z’s Mental Health

May 26, 2025 by Katy Stublen

The dogs that were supposed to be emotional support are slowly becoming emotional burdens—and no one wants to talk about it.

It starts with the best intentions. You want structure, affection, purpose. You want someone to greet you at the door and remind you to go outside once in a while. So you get a dog. Maybe even the breed you always dreamed of. But then reality shows up. Suddenly, your five-minute walk isn’t enough. The barking doesn’t stop. Your nervous system, already fried by job instability and sensory overload, starts twitching at every new demand. And it’s not because you’re a bad owner. It’s because some dogs were never meant to be raised by a generation that’s already stretched to its limit. These 12 popular breeds are beloved for a reason—but they’re quietly wrecking mental health behind the scenes, one overstimulated handler at a time.

In One of the World’s Oldest Rainforests, 10 Legends Surround the Beautiful Spirit Bear’s Existence

May 23, 2025 by Katy Stublen

In British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, one rare white bear has inspired centuries of stories that blur the line between myth and biology.

Tucked into a stretch of temperate rainforest older than the Amazon, the Spirit Bear—also called the Kermode bear—is so rare, most people living nearby have never seen one. It isn’t albino, and it isn’t mythical. It’s a subspecies of black bear with a recessive gene that gives some individuals creamy white fur. But its appearance has stirred something deeper than science for the Indigenous communities who’ve lived alongside it for thousands of years. To them, this isn’t just a genetic variation. It’s a symbol of history, power, and balance. Every legend surrounding the Spirit Bear ties the animal to origin stories, natural forces, and choices made in ancient times. None of these stories are throwaway folklore—they’re rooted in place, in ancestry, and in the rhythms of the forest itself.

You’ve Likely Walked Past 14 Hidden Wild Animals This Year Without Ever Knowing It

May 22, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Most of them were probably staring straight at you the whole time.

If you’ve been on a trail, stepped through a park, or even pulled weeds in your backyard this year, chances are good you had company. Quiet, camouflaged, patient company. Some animals are so ridiculously good at hiding in plain sight that they don’t run, don’t flinch, and don’t even move when you’re right next to them. They simply wait you out.

This isn’t some rare, wilderness-only situation. These masters of invisibility are everywhere—urban, rural, coastal, desert. Most of them are small, some are shockingly close, and all of them are better at hide-and-seek than you’ll ever be. You probably snapped photos near one. Maybe even had lunch beside one. And unless you looked twice (or had a really curious dog), you’d never know they were there.

12 Savvy Wild Animals Build Underground Networks More Complex Than Some Human Cities Combined

May 21, 2025 by Katy Stublen

These underground systems rival real cities in design, layout, and function.

We like to think cities are the pinnacle of structure—layers of roads, subways, utilities, and zoning. But there are animals digging beneath us right now that have pulled off similar feats with zero technology and far more efficiency. Their tunnel systems don’t just house families—they grow food, ventilate air, regulate traffic, and reroute during crisis. Some rival the spatial scale of human cities, while others outsmart us in pure adaptability. These wild engineers aren’t just surviving. They’re managing sophisticated underground networks that do more with less—and don’t leave potholes behind.