About Sonja Henrikssen

Sonja is a Chicago-based writer and storyteller with a lifelong love of animals. Sonja lives with their partner, three Chihuahua mixes (Pan, Jerry, and Mr. Lahey), a Cat named Porkchop, and a ball python named Doris.

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March 12, 2025
Why do people hoard animals? Explore the psychology behind animal hoarding, its impact on animals, and how intervention can help…
March 7, 2025
Thinking of getting a wolfdog? Discover the challenges and complexities of owning these wild hybrids and why they might not…
March 7, 2025
A stray mama dog and her puppy faced freezing temps in Houston. One woman couldn’t stop thinking about them—and what…
February 27, 2025
Win a year of free coffee while helping shelter dogs! Flip Coffee’s new Irish Cream roast hides a secret prize—will…
February 24, 2025
Monty, a five-year-old Giant Schnauzer, made history this year by being the first Giant Schnauzer ever to win Best In…
February 23, 2025
Once a stray, now a hero—Ridge, a rescued Lab, is helping search for survivors in LA’s wildfires. Discover his journey…
February 20, 2025
Think you know rare dog breeds? Discover 25 unique, little-known breeds from around the world—some so rare, you may never…
February 17, 2025
Sunny is a loving dog owner who would do anything for her two dogs—Izzy and Moonpie—but found herself struggling to…
February 15, 2025
When I come home to my dogs, they’re excited to see me even if I’ve only been gone a few…
February 14, 2025
When wildfires tore through his home, Oreo the Pomeranian went missing. Five days later, his owner returned—and what happened next…