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 12 Of The Oldest Species On Earth Haven’t Changed In 13 Million Years

May 9, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Evolution didn’t bother fixing what was never broken.

We tend to think of evolution as this nonstop process—creatures adapting, transforming, becoming smarter, faster, or stranger over time. But not everything follows that script. Some animals hit their peak millions of years ago and haven’t budged since. Not because they’re lazy, but because their design was already so effective, nature just stopped tweaking it.

These aren’t just survivors. They’re biological time capsules, still here doing things the same way they did back when woolly mammoths were considered new. Here are 12 creatures that skipped the updates and still run on their original operating system.

10 Mistakes New Parents Make That Hurts Their Dog and How to Avoid Them All

May 8, 2025 by Katy Stublen

What feels like a new chapter for you can feel like an eviction notice for your dog if you’re not paying attention.

Dogs don’t understand baby showers or birth announcements. One day they’re your world, and the next they’re getting nudged off the couch by a sleep-deprived human juggling bottles. The shift is sudden, and even the most loved dogs can feel it like a door quietly closing behind them. Their routines unravel, their environment shifts, and they’re often the last to know why.

It’s not always intentional. But the fallout is real—and avoidable. These are the ways a baby can quietly upend your dog’s world, and what smart, small moves can keep your home from turning into a place where your dog feels like a guest.

7 Surprising Ways Climate Change Is Changing Dog Ownership in the U.S., According to Data

May 7, 2025 by Katy Stublen

The weather isn’t just throwing off your wardrobe—it’s reshaping how dogs live, exercise, and survive in American homes.

Most of us think of climate change as something that affects oceans, ice caps, and crop yields. But it’s doing something much closer to home—and a lot more personal. It’s quietly reshaping the way Americans raise, care for, and choose their dogs. And in some regions, it’s making traditional dog ownership feel a lot less predictable.

What used to work a decade ago—long walks, backyard breeds, even flea prevention—might not be cutting it anymore. The climate isn’t just shifting seasons. It’s shifting habits, expectations, and even the risks your dog now faces every day.

8 Physical Gestures Dogs Use to Test Whether You’re in a Bad Mood

May 6, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Dogs don’t need to speak your language to figure out when your energy shifts.

Before you even realize you’re off, your dog already knows. That sigh you thought was silent? That slight tension in your shoulders? Picked up and processed. Dogs aren’t waiting for you to talk it out—they’re already adjusting their behavior, scanning your mood with pinpoint accuracy and responding in ways that feel invisible until you really look. Some of their signals are soft. Some are surprisingly bold. But every one of them has a purpose: they’re reading the room, and that room is you.

How We Respond Now Could Decide the Fate of These 12 Endangered North American Species

May 5, 2025 by Katy Stublen

These rare animals are hanging on by a thread, but there’s still a real shot at keeping them around.

Most people don’t realize how close we are to losing some of the most unique animals this country has ever produced. These aren’t far-off creatures on distant continents—they’re ours. Hiding in wetlands, canyons, mountains, and swamps, they’re still here—for now. Each of these species is critically endangered, which means they’re one wildfire, oil spill, or policy change away from vanishing completely. The good news is they haven’t vanished yet, and with the right effort, they don’t have to.