Reflections on the unique things our dogs teach us — patience, living in the moment, resilience, and love.
The viral videos show beagles touching grass for the first time, but the truth behind their lives — and what we’re still funding — is far more painful. This is why the Ridglan Beagles matter, and why it’s time to stop paying for outdated, inhumane science.
A heartfelt look at a mother dog’s love, from the whelping pen to the promise we make when we bring a puppy home. A favorite essay from the archives.
When Chewie came to stay with us this winter, I expected playtime, chaos, and maybe a few muddy pawprints. What I didn’t expect was a front-row seat to the science of canine friendship unfolding in my living room. Dogs form selective, stable social bonds that look an awful lot like the friendships we humans cherish, and watching Chewie and Quill negotiate life together — from humping and stressed out whale eyes to synchronized antler chewing — reminded me just how deeply dogs connect.
Dog ownership isn’t just cuddles and cute moments—it’s a vow. A 15-year promise to show up, train, sacrifice, and love through every stage. Before you bring a dog home, ask yourself: are you ready to be their person, every single day, for the rest of their life?
Dog grief, love, and healing—this post explores why we keep getting dogs, even after loss. Because love wins.
As I was headed out to make two stops for Tinkerbell’s medicines—wondering if I was going to need one more prescription filled and if my vet had gotten the message I’d left—I caught myself thinking “This is just SO hard. I’ve been taking care of sick dogs for almost 4 years, and it’s HARD.” …
The thing about putting yourself out there as a blogger and an influencer is that in some niches, people want perfection. They want the perfect smokey eye, the perfect cupcakes, the perfectly staged house, or the perfect shoes to go with the perfect outfit. And for too long I subscribed to that belief as a dog expert. I felt like I I needed to share the perfectly edited photos, and perfectly drafted blog posts. However, I recently had a huge ah-ha moment…and by recent, I mean literally this morning!
Our lives with dogs are perfect because dogs don’t care that we are imperfect.