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Rescue Dogs

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
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My timid dog has come to love the outdoors
So have I. How did Scout transform from a homebody clinger to (as my partner lovingly jokes) a “feral maniac”?
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"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.
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I don't want the vet to "win over" my dog
For her, poking-and-prodding betrayal is worse coming from a potential friend
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In pursuit of deep connection with just one creature
“Quality over quantity” applies to my love for animals, too
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“Just because we can doesn’t mean we should”
On spending the night at a dog friendly (dog free for all) hotel
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