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Community Outreach and Tribal Liaison Amber Shirk and her family live in an apartment, but even without a yard, they are growing a beautiful garden during COVID-19. “We started with…

Social isolation is hard for everyone, but it can be especially tough on teens. Some may seek out coping mechanisms that are detrimental to physical and mental health, such as…

Hi everyone! Furry Friend Milo here giving an update on life during COVID-19. Currently, my days are a series of Zoom meetings with my mom and snack breaks. I am…

Let’s do a COVID-19 reality check: April 29 marked 100 days since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Washington State (although experts think it was quietly moving among us…

Let’s talk about how to recreate responsibility now that Governor Inslee is opening up some Washington State recreation sites, trails, and public lands. Click this link to read more about…

CHOICE Furry Friend Dean, here. Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my humans, but after more than a month sheltered-in-place, I am finding that I need to…

Let’s talk about grocery shopping in the time of COVID-19. I believe food feeds not just the body, but also the soul. How we procure ingredients, how we prepare them,…

Hi, friends! CHOICE Furry Friend Walter, here. Guess what? Every morning I get up and am surprised that my mom and dad are staying home! Again! It’s been fun to…

Firstly, yes, I know I desperately need a haircut. Thanks for noticing. But I cut my own hair once. True story. I blame postpartum hormones for that poor decision-making process….

Professional Milo Hi everyone! CHOICE Furry Friend Milo here, discussing life during COVID-19. This is a confusing time for all of us. My mom’s the Executive Assistant at CHOICE. She…