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My weirdo dog likes neighborhood walks now?
Reflections on preferences and fulfillment opportunities changing over time
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Haley Young
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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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Haley Young
Vignettes from a trip to my hometown
Nine nights, three flights, and alllll of the emotions
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Haley Young
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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Haley Young
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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Haley Young
"Anti human, pro dog"
Should I really write an essay in response to a joking t shirt? Too late. I already did!
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Haley Young
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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Haley Young
I finally finished reading TMTRD's book
Reflections on Home. Made. by Michael J. Baines, published by Witchcraft
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Haley Young
I'm a rescue advocate who won't say "adopt don't shop"
Why I vehemently support the overall movement but question the specific phrase
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Two years since I met foster puppy Joey
Tomorrow marks two years since we brought home the sickest puppy we ever fostered.
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Haley Young
How I tell friends to adopt or “shop” their next dog
First published in August 2023 and last updated in July 2024.
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Haley Young
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