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ABOUT Sara Payne

Sara is a mother of two and a high school English teacher who rediscovered her love of writing during the pandemic. She has 5 rescue cats: Neville and Luna, who are white cats with black and grey spots, and Ginny, Blue, and Fairy, who are calicos. Besides taking care of humans and fur babies, Sara enjoys gardening, crafting, and spending time in nature.

Articles by Sara Payne

Introducing the Family Dog to Your New Baby
Introducing the Family Dog to Your New Baby
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Breeds for Advanced Owners
5 Breeds for Advanced Owners
BySara Payne,inDogs
Why Do Dogs Pee on Fire Hydrants?
Why Do Dogs Pee on Fire Hydrants?
BySara Payne,inDogs
My Dog Has a Paw Blister: What Now?
My Dog Has a Paw Blister: What Now?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Facts to Know About the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
6 Facts to Know About the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Are Tail Pockets in Dogs?
What Are Tail Pockets in Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Health Conditions That Cause Limping in Dogs
5 Health Conditions That Cause Limping in Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Facts About Black Fly Bites on Dogs
5 Facts About Black Fly Bites on Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
Why Does My Dog Lie in the Sun?
Why Does My Dog Lie in the Sun?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Facts About the Schipperke: Belgium’s Little Captain
6 Facts About the Schipperke: Belgium’s Little Captain
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Signs of a Cat in Pain
5 Signs of a Cat in Pain
BySara Payne,inCats
7 Breeds That Make Great Lap Dogs
7 Breeds That Make Great Lap Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can You Keep a Coydog as a Pet?
Can You Keep a Coydog as a Pet?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Ways to Find a Reputable Dog Groomer
6 Ways to Find a Reputable Dog Groomer
BySara Payne,inDogs
Lyme Disease in Dogs: What to Know
Lyme Disease in Dogs: What to Know
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can Dogs Spread Salmonella?
Can Dogs Spread Salmonella?
BySara Payne,inDogs
What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction?
What is Canine Cognitive Dysfunction?
BySara Payne,inDogs
How Often Should My Dog Get a Rabies Shot?
How Often Should My Dog Get a Rabies Shot?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Reasons for a Dog’s Dry Nose
6 Reasons for a Dog’s Dry Nose
BySara Payne,inDogs
Why Is My Dog Scooting?
Why Is My Dog Scooting?
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Are Hot Spots on Dogs?
What Are Hot Spots on Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can a Domesticated Dog Survive in the Wild?
Can a Domesticated Dog Survive in the Wild?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Do Maine Coons Like Dogs?
Do Maine Coons Like Dogs?
BySara Payne,inCats
Do Dog Videos Calm Down Dogs?
Do Dog Videos Calm Down Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can a Dog and a Bearded Dragon Be Friends?
Can a Dog and a Bearded Dragon Be Friends?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Belgian Malinois vs. Belgian Laekenois: What’s The Difference?
Belgian Malinois vs. Belgian Laekenois: What’s The Difference?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Should You Shave Your Dog?
Should You Shave Your Dog?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Dogs Named for Places of Origin
5 Dogs Named for Places of Origin
BySara Payne,inDogs
Fleas vs. Ticks vs. Mites: What’s the Difference?
Fleas vs. Ticks vs. Mites: What’s the Difference?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Feline Vision: Are Cats Truly Colorblind?
Feline Vision: Are Cats Truly Colorblind?
BySara Payne,inCats
Why is My Dog Licking Itself?
Why is My Dog Licking Itself?
BySara Payne,inDogs
What is the Museum of the Dog?
What is the Museum of the Dog?
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Does Blowing Coat Mean in Dogs?
What Does Blowing Coat Mean in Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Wirehaired Dog Breeds and How to Care for Their Coats
5 Wirehaired Dog Breeds and How to Care for Their Coats
BySara Payne,inDogs
7 Signs that Your Dog is Bored
7 Signs that Your Dog is Bored
BySara Payne,inDogs
Where Do Boxers Get Their Names?
Where Do Boxers Get Their Names?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Medium Sized Dog Breeds that Make Great Pets
6 Medium Sized Dog Breeds that Make Great Pets
BySara Payne,inDogs
The Many Coat Colors of Shetland Sheepdogs
The Many Coat Colors of Shetland Sheepdogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Dogs Have Webbed Feet?
What Dogs Have Webbed Feet?
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Guardian Dog Breeds and What to Know
6 Guardian Dog Breeds and What to Know
BySara Payne,inDogs
Meet the 6 Japanese Natural Monument Breeds
Meet the 6 Japanese Natural Monument Breeds
BySara Payne,inDogs
What is Dental Disease in Dogs?
What is Dental Disease in Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
My Dog Ate a Rat: What Now?
My Dog Ate a Rat: What Now?
BySara Payne,inDogs
3 Misconceptions About The Dominance Theory
3 Misconceptions About The Dominance Theory
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Most Common Cancers That Affect Dogs
5 Most Common Cancers That Affect Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
What to Know About Adopting a Pregnant Dog
What to Know About Adopting a Pregnant Dog
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Misconceptions About Spaying and Neutering
5 Misconceptions About Spaying and Neutering
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Famous Pop Culture Beagles
6 Famous Pop Culture Beagles
BySara Payne,inDogs
4 Common Health Issues in American Eskimo Dogs
4 Common Health Issues in American Eskimo Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Books Where the Dog Survives at the End
6 Books Where the Dog Survives at the End
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can You Feed Your Dog Peanut Butter?
Can You Feed Your Dog Peanut Butter?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Myths About Reactive Dogs
5 Myths About Reactive Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
Is Spaying or Neutering Painful for Dogs?
Is Spaying or Neutering Painful for Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Comfort Tips for Dogs with Luxating Patella
5 Comfort Tips for Dogs with Luxating Patella
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Is Happy Tail Syndrome?
What Is Happy Tail Syndrome?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Adopting an Ex Greyhound Racer: What to Know
Adopting an Ex Greyhound Racer: What to Know
BySara Payne,inDogs
Can You Train a Dog to Use a Litter Box?
Can You Train a Dog to Use a Litter Box?
BySara Payne,inDogs
8 Questions to Ask Your Vet
8 Questions to Ask Your Vet
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Is Canine Distemper?
What Is Canine Distemper?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Biting vs. Nipping: What to Know
Biting vs. Nipping: What to Know
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Signs of Aggression in Dogs
5 Signs of Aggression in Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
Are There Dog Parks for Cats?
Are There Dog Parks for Cats?
BySara Payne,inCats
Tips for Staying Safe at Dog Parks
Tips for Staying Safe at Dog Parks
BySara Payne,inDogs
What are Some Dog Like Cat Breeds?
What are Some Dog Like Cat Breeds?
BySara Payne,inCats
What Behavioral Issues Might a Basenji Have?
What Behavioral Issues Might a Basenji Have?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Things to Know About Bahamian Potcakes
5 Things to Know About Bahamian Potcakes
BySara Payne,inDogs
Decoding the Different Types of Dogs
Decoding the Different Types of Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
The 6 Most Famous Presidential Dogs
The 6 Most Famous Presidential Dogs
BySara Payne,inDogs
6 Unique Russian Dog Breeds
6 Unique Russian Dog Breeds
BySara Payne,inDogs
Is Docking a Dog’s Ears and Tail Necessary?
Is Docking a Dog’s Ears and Tail Necessary?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Adopting a Puppy That Once Had Parvo: Safe?
Adopting a Puppy That Once Had Parvo: Safe?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Is it Normal for a Dog to Snore?
Is it Normal for a Dog to Snore?
BySara Payne,inDogs
8 Dog Safety Tips This Holiday Season
8 Dog Safety Tips This Holiday Season
BySara Payne,inDogs
What Are the 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds?
What Are the 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Raising a Basenji Puppy: What to Know
Raising a Basenji Puppy: What to Know
BySara Payne,inDogs
Are German Shepherds Dangerous?
Are German Shepherds Dangerous?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Why Are German Shepherds Trained as Police Dogs?
Why Are German Shepherds Trained as Police Dogs?
BySara Payne,inDogs
12 Must Know German Shepherd Facts
12 Must Know German Shepherd Facts
BySara Payne,inDogs
7 Deadliest Animals in India
7 Deadliest Animals in India
BySara Payne,inWildlife
Why Are Axolotls Critically Endangered?
Why Are Axolotls Critically Endangered?
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Why Are They Called Guinea Pigs?
Why Are They Called Guinea Pigs?
BySara Payne,inHouse Pets
4 Animal Species That Only Exist in Captivity
4 Animal Species That Only Exist in Captivity
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
5 Lesser-Known Wild Cat Species
5 Lesser-Known Wild Cat Species
BySara Payne,inWildlife
Large Dogs vs. Small Dogs: Which is Better?
Large Dogs vs. Small Dogs: Which is Better?
BySara Payne,inDogs
Why Do Some Dogs Drool More Than Others?
Why Do Some Dogs Drool More Than Others?
BySara Payne,inDogs
5 Desert Animals You Did Not Know Existed
5 Desert Animals You Did Not Know Existed
BySara Payne,inWildlife
5 Unique Animals of East Asia
5 Unique Animals of East Asia
BySara Payne,inWildlife
7 Animals That Can Survive Extreme Heat
7 Animals That Can Survive Extreme Heat
BySara Payne,inWildlife
5 Unique Animals of Hawaii
5 Unique Animals of Hawaii
BySara Payne,inWildlife
5 Interesting Facts About Anacondas
5 Interesting Facts About Anacondas
BySara Payne,inReptiles & Amphibians
5 Facts About Proboscis Monkeys
5 Facts About Proboscis Monkeys
BySara Payne,inWildlife
Why are Oysters Important to the Ecosystem?
Why are Oysters Important to the Ecosystem?
BySara Payne,inMarine Life
From Pouch to Treetop: 5 Fun Facts About Koalas
From Pouch to Treetop: 5 Fun Facts About Koalas
BySara Payne,inWildlife
4 Insects With the Longest Life Cycle
4 Insects With the Longest Life Cycle
BySara Payne,inInsects
Toad vs. Frog: What’s the Difference?
Toad vs. Frog: What’s the Difference?
BySara Payne,inReptiles & Amphibians
5 Facts about the Giant Squid
5 Facts about the Giant Squid
BySara Payne,inMarine Life
5 Animals That Play Dead to Survive
5 Animals That Play Dead to Survive
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
5 Fun Facts About Fennec Foxes
5 Fun Facts About Fennec Foxes
BySara Payne,inWildlife
Incognito: The Best Insect Disguises
Incognito: The Best Insect Disguises
BySara Payne,inInsects
Top 5 Most Painful Insect Stings in the World
Top 5 Most Painful Insect Stings in the World
BySara Payne,inInsects
Unveiling the Truth: Are Corals Truly Animals?
Unveiling the Truth: Are Corals Truly Animals?
BySara Payne,inMarine Life
The 4 Smallest Snakes in the World
The 4 Smallest Snakes in the World
BySara Payne,inReptiles & Amphibians
The Enigma of Transparent Animals Explained
The Enigma of Transparent Animals Explained
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
Unique Birds of Oceania
Unique Birds of Oceania
BySara Payne,inBirds
4 Lesser Known Shark Species
4 Lesser Known Shark Species
BySara Payne,inMarine Life
Megalodon: The Extinct Ocean Predator
Megalodon: The Extinct Ocean Predator
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
8 Facts About the Titanoboa
8 Facts About the Titanoboa
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
How did Avian Dinosaurs Survive Extinction?
How did Avian Dinosaurs Survive Extinction?
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Which Animals Have the Longest Gestation Period?
Which Animals Have the Longest Gestation Period?
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
Newly Discovered Animal Species
Newly Discovered Animal Species
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Why are Some Birds Flightless?
Why are Some Birds Flightless?
BySara Payne,inBirds
The Mammals of the Dinosaur Age
The Mammals of the Dinosaur Age
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Prehistory’s Giant Bugs
Prehistory’s Giant Bugs
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Back from the Dead: Animals You Thought Were Extinct
Back from the Dead: Animals You Thought Were Extinct
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
Birds You Didn’t Know Were Solitary
Birds You Didn’t Know Were Solitary
BySara Payne,inBirds
Endangered Animals of North America
Endangered Animals of North America
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
5 Recently Extinct Animals
5 Recently Extinct Animals
BySara Payne,inEndangered & Extinct
5 Animals That Use Tools
5 Animals That Use Tools
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
Top 5 Vampiric Creatures in the World
Top 5 Vampiric Creatures in the World
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
Which Are the Smelliest Animals in the World?
Which Are the Smelliest Animals in the World?
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
7 Most Colorful Animals in the World
7 Most Colorful Animals in the World
BySara Payne,inFun Facts
What Insects Can You Keep as a Pet?
What Insects Can You Keep as a Pet?
BySara Payne,inInsects
Can Tank Fish Survive in a Pond or Stream?
Can Tank Fish Survive in a Pond or Stream?
BySara Payne,inMarine Life
Do Plecostomus Eat Other Fish?
Do Plecostomus Eat Other Fish?
BySara Payne,inMarine Life