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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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May 14, 2026
Meet the Black Mouth Cur: the breed behind Old Yeller! Discover their fascinating history, traits, and their impact on American…
May 7, 2026
Once a stray, now a hero—Ridge, a rescued Lab, is helping search for survivors in LA’s wildfires. Discover his journey…
May 4, 2026
Think you know rare dog breeds? Discover 25 unique, little-known breeds from around the world—some so rare, you may never…
March 11, 2026
Before he became Ireland’s best-known patron saint, Saint Patrick was a shepherd who spent long years in near solitude. As…
February 17, 2026
Opie the Pitbull was raised by cats—and now he acts just like one! From loafing to sleeping in cat beds,…
February 12, 2026
Stolen in 2017, Daisy the Labrador was found 200 miles away after 7 years of neglect. Her emotional reunion with…
January 20, 2026
After losing her first home, Ruby the rescue dog found love again—and her heartfelt hug on adoption day has everyone…
December 25, 2025
These shelter dogs got the best holiday gift ever—a loving home! See their heartwarming adoption stories and the tear-jerking moments…
December 4, 2025
A canceled flight almost cost shelter dog Becker his forever home—but thanks to a crate extender and determined rescuers, he…
September 9, 2025
Discover how a shelter Pit Bull named Pop found his forever home after going viral on TikTok for his "very…