Rescue Dogs

How old is my dog, anyway?

She was found as a stray, so we've never known. We tried a dog age test to find out!

Jan 18 • Haley Young

Seven years writing the story of Scout Finch

Happy gotcha day to the dog I got in my 20s—the one who's moved into four apartments, one house, and now a converted van by my side.

Jan 13 • Haley Young

Help create a little free dog rescue library

What books would you recommend to foster homes?

Dec 23, 2025 • Haley Young

Two best friends finding beaches

In many ways, Scout and I have built the foundation of our life together on wet salty sand. You’d think that would be unstable, you know?

Nov 6, 2025 • Haley Young

I don't want the vet to "win over" my dog

Poking-and-prodding betrayal is worse coming from a potential friend.

Nov 3, 2025 • Haley Young

I love when my dog plays with things that aren't toys

I consider it one of our greatest accomplishments that Scout's expanding her idea of what constitutes a “toy”.

Oct 5, 2025 • Haley Young

Gifts for and of an old dog

She greets me when I walk in the door—everything different and everything the same—as if we had not spent the bulk of our lives hundreds of miles apart.

Aug 20, 2025 • Haley Young

I love bringing my dog to concerts

Train the dog, take the dog, leave the dog... just enjoy life with the dog

Jul 20, 2025 • Haley Young

My weirdo dog likes neighborhood walks now?

Reflections on preferences and fulfillment opportunities changing over time

Mar 26, 2025 • Haley Young

Dogs need more than love

Well, depending on how we define "love".

Mar 19, 2025 • Haley Young

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

Feb 28, 2025 • Haley Young

Vignettes from a trip to my hometown

Nine nights, three flights, and alllll of the emotions

Jan 30, 2025 • Haley Young

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