Pawsitive Tails
Do you have a FUN, HEROIC, or TOUCHING story about your pet? WHAT’S UP YUKON wants to hear your ‘PAWSITIVE TAIL’! Please send your story, or story idea, and a photo of you and your pet, to monica@whatsupyukon.com. PHONE 667-2910 EXT.2 FOR MORE INFO.
Issue: 2018-09-12, PHOTO: Tracy Illebrun
Remembering Charlie
This is the story of a dog called Charlie, who was born in May 2008 and died in June 2018. He was the companion of Tracy, who got him initially as her two girls really, really wanted a puppy. They promised to walk him, feed him and do all the... more
Sep. 05, 2018
Issue: 2018-08-01
Dogs for a Northern Trapper
The Yukon is full of dog lovers, from all walks of life. Our dogs not only provide companionship, many are working members of the family whose owners rely on them for “paw power” and protection. more
Aug. 01, 2018
Issue: 2018-07-04
Jolly Saint Nick and Harley Davidson
We live in a territory seemingly dominated by huskies, both in numbers and in our image of the quintessential Yukon dog (the strong malamute even takes center stage on our Coat of Arms and flag!). more
Jul. 04, 2018
Issue: 2018-06-06, PHOTO: Matthias Liniger
The Lama and the Bear (A true story)
My name is Raven. I am completely black. Who would have guessed that, eh? My owner has really shown some creativity in giving me that name. Raven, like those birds who make that terrible noise all the time and are always trying to steal my food... more
Jun. 06, 2018
Issue: 2018-05-02, PHOTO: JAMIE SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY, FORT NELSON, BC
Me and Bear
I truly can’t imagine what my life would be like without my trusty sidekick, Bear. He’s an 11-year-old husky/lab cross, who I picked up for free while getting groceries one day in Fort Nelson. I had no idea, that sunny April day, just how much of... more
May 02, 2018
Issue: 2018-04-04, PHOTO: Annette Belke
An amazing change
Charlie Brown is alive. And he loves to run. All he ever wants to do is to pull and run. Charlie Brown is a sled dog. A speed dog. Streamlining, he pushes his way through the air. Ears back, eyes focused. Charlie Brown; proud member of our speed... more
Apr. 04, 2018
