The Calm Companion

10/19/2026

"Bean, are you ready for your walk?"-Wes
"Come back in 2 hours.."-Bean
I mean can we blame her?!

10/09/2026

Thanks Luka, Shelby and Matt... We love you all😉💖🧁

09/30/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to miss Coco who turned 2 today! Time sure flies when you're living your best life with the greatest of humans! Thank you for all the treats, both human and dog! We appreciate you 💖🐕

09/14/2026

Thank you Zip and family for these delicious cookies!! Made the weekend that much sweeter🥰

07/14/2026

Congratulations to our Leash and Lifestyle class! Job well done🎊🥳🎉

07/04/2026

My rescue dog, Baxter, has been terrified of fireworks since the day I brought him home. Every Fourth of July turned into a nightmare: he'd shake under the bed, pant so hard I worried his heart would give out, and refuse to eat for days after. Last year was the worst: he broke through a window screen trying to escape the noise, resulting in a $300 vet bill, anxiety meds that made him a zombie, and me sitting on the bathroom floor with him for six hours straight while he trembled in my arms. This year, I was dreading it all over again. Then, two days ago, I saw a random tip in a pet group (I've been on there lately, ordering handmade dog beds and treats from amazing crafters). Someone posted about using tennis balls in the dryer to create white noise that masks fireworks. I thought it sounded absolutely insane, but I was desperate enough to try anything. So, tonight, before the fireworks started, I threw six tennis balls, an old sneaker, and a knotted towel into the dryer. I turned off the heat and let it run. The steady thumping sound filled the house, and I waited, holding my breath, for Baxter's usual panic to start. Nothing. The first firework went off; he lifted his head, looked around, and went back to sleep. I actually started crying. For the first time in three years, my dog is sleeping peacefully on July 4th instead of hiding and shaking. He's been passed out on the couch for two hours now, completely unbothered, while the neighborhood explodes around us. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the ones that save you. If your dog struggles tonight, try this; it might just change everything.

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Milo (front center in the photo) is happy and ready for a home. Please share if you know someone who might want him.

Milo’s tough times are over. When we seized Milo, the abuse he’d suffered was clearly extreme. His right front paw was swollen, decaying, and too painful to walk on. He had crawled to a neighbor’s house for help.

We got help for him at Athens Veterinary Clinic. His paw had gone too long without care, and unfortunately his leg had to be amputated to save his life. Meanwhile we went to court to make sure he won’t be returned to that owner.

Now things are looking up! His surgery has healed, his stitches are out, and he’s smiling — and doing great on three legs. Milo is an older gentleman (about 14) who likes to nap in his soft bed, loves to be petted, is completely house-trained, eats happily, and gets along sweetly with the other dogs where he’s been fostering. (Thanks to volunteer Sue Erlewine for fostering him during his post-op recovery.)

It’s time to find Milo a forever home or perhaps a new foster willing to consider adoption. Who do you know that would love to share smiles with this calm, wonderful guy?

07/02/2026

Congratulations Basic Obedience graduates!!! Onward and upward🎓🏅🎉

07/02/2026