Rescue Dogs

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 •

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

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

Nov 3 •

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 •

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 •

I love bringing my dog to concerts

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

Jul 20 •

My weirdo dog likes neighborhood walks now?

Reflections on preferences and fulfillment opportunities changing over time

Mar 26 •

Dogs need more than love

Well, depending on how we define "love".

Mar 19 •

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 •

Vignettes from a trip to my hometown

Nine nights, three flights, and alllll of the emotions

Jan 30 •

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

Jan 4 •

My timid dog has come to love the outdoors

How did Scout transform from homebody clinger to feral maniac?

Dec 26, 2024 •

"Anti human, pro dog"

I think of my past self vilifying strangers to retain a sense of moral high ground when all I actually stood upon was compounded harm.

Dec 22, 2024 •

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