Book Reflections

My dog is going to die. How do I live with that?

An interview about anticipatory grief with author and animal lover E.B. Bartels

Aug 16 • Haley Young and E.B. Bartels

Why I don't use "it" to refer to nonhuman animals

They're living beings, not inanimate objects. And they shouldn't be solely defined by their relationships to people!

May 20 • Haley Young

My dog didn't know I "rescued" her

And expecting her to be over-the-moon grateful would have been weird?

May 13 • Haley Young

A running list of books I recommend to dog lovers

Titles that have shaped my pet ownership philosophy, taught me about nonhuman animal cognition, and encouraged me when times were tough

Feb 21 • Haley Young

December 2025 Paws and Reflect recap

Scout's water bowl froze overnight: Van fiascos, holiday visits, writing announcements, and more as usual!

Jan 3 • Haley Young

Help us create a little free dog rescue library!

What dog- and animal-related books would you recommend to foster homes?

Dec 23, 2025 • Haley Young

My first book has a cover!

Updates on THE DOG LOVER'S BUCKET LIST, publishing May 2026

Dec 18, 2025 • Haley Young

Say hi to THE DOG LOVER'S BUCKET LIST

Exciting news: I'm going to be a published author!

Dec 5, 2025 • Haley Young

November 2025 Paws and Reflect recap

My van is broken, but my dog is great! This month's roundup of Scout news, van travel, reading, writing, and other tidbits.

Dec 1, 2025 • Haley Young

Which section of the bookstore are you stuck in?

Find me in the "non-human animals" aisle. Never make me leave!

Nov 16, 2025 • Haley Young

My dog is slowing down, but I can't imagine her death

How much time have I wasted on adrenaline in social-media comment sections when instead I could be loving my dog right here, right now, in front of me?

Oct 10, 2025 • Haley Young

April 2025 Paws and Reflect recap

Trying to blossom this spring. On big life changes, writing, and recent shenanigans

May 2, 2025 • Haley Young

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