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Rescue Dogs

Help create a little free dog rescue library
What books would you recommend to foster homes?
 • 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?
 • Haley Young
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 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”.
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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.
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I love bringing my dog to concerts
Train the dog, take the dog, leave the dog... just enjoy life with the dog
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My weirdo dog likes neighborhood walks now?
Reflections on preferences and fulfillment opportunities changing over time
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Dogs need more than love
Well, depending on how we define "love".
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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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Vignettes from a trip to my hometown
Nine nights, three flights, and alllll of the emotions
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December 2024 recap: Fulfilling my dog, going to Mars, etc
What Scout's given up for van life, "anti human pro dog", 2024 book roundups, lots more of the usual (emotional) thoughts
 • Haley Young
My timid dog has come to love the outdoors
How did Scout transform from homebody clinger to feral maniac?
 • Haley Young
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