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A running list of books I recommend to dog lovers
Titles that have shaped my pet ownership philosophy, taught me about nonhuman animal cognition, and encouraged me when times were tough
 • Haley Young
I tested my former stray's DNA in hopes of learning her real age
Thanks to her murky past, we’ve never known how old Scout is. The shelter estimated she was between one and two years old when they found her. Our first…
 • Haley Young
I don't believe in testing a dog's commitment to relaxation
I want my dog to interact with me as a social creature. Of course she responds to my own movements!
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Hills I will die on as a dog lover
The more specific a guideline, the more likely I am to take issue with it. But I stand behind some overarching beliefs.
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March reading recap
A romantasy rabbit hole, a favorite essay collection, dark corporate surrealism, etc
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Close encounters of the creature kind
It is so often these close encounters that fill us with wonder—that allow us to more fully appreciate our fellow creatures. But they are also, so often…
 • Haley Young
February 2025 Paws and Reflect recap
I wrote a lot this month! Here's where you can read what I wrote, if that sounds like fun.
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February reading recap
Four quick fiction books plus nonfiction reads about light pollution, therapy, endangered animals, creativity, and internet scams.
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Carpe noctem: Notes on The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf
"Henceforth if you want me after sunset you will only find me by candlelight." ★5
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I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Reflections on A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett
A surprisingly enjoyable read for someone with little interest in AI
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A running list of my dog- and animal-related reading
An ongoing list both for me to look back on over time and for others to reference if they’re interested in chatting about a particular title. I’m always…
 • Haley Young
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