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Canine Health

I don't want the vet to "win over" my dog
Poking-and-prodding betrayal is worse coming from a potential friend.
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I get a little closer each time I try
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?
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Do dogs need blankets and jackets and comfort?
Scout is a majestic predator-scavenger descended from wild ancestors. She also likes to be cozy.
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Hills I will die on as a dog lover
The more specific a guideline, the more likely I am to take issue with it. But I stand behind some overarching beliefs.
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I hope we have years of still becoming
What it is like to love a dog who is wearing out before your eyes
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My interview with Carol Mithers, author of Rethinking Rescue
It's finally live! An in-depth conversation about the ties between human and domestic animal welfare
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My timid dog has come to love the outdoors
How did Scout transform from homebody clinger to feral maniac?
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November 2024 recap
What I wrote (spoiler: I published my first print magazine piece!) and read, where we traveled, Scout updates, etc
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Notes on Rethinking Rescue by Carol Mithers
A great read on poverty, inequality, and the inextricable relationship between human and animal welfare ★5
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I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Two years since I met foster puppy Joey
The fragile baby dog I carried out of the SPCA and into my heart is nearly a full adult now
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A running list of my dog- and animal-related reading
An ongoing list both for me to look back on over time and for others to reference if they’re interested in chatting about a particular title. I’m always…
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