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Maya and Ava

2 Siberian Huskies embracing their elder years. Two Siberian Huskies advocating for adventure and mental wellness.

We aim to connect, enlighten and inspire those around us. It is our mission to set an example and encourage others to continue exploring outward and within on the journey toward becoming our best selves.

02/11/2026

Same-same, but different. ❤️

01/22/2026

“May you approach each new morning with gratitude for another day to pursue the new beginnings that are calling you.” -

01/19/2026

Oh Maya Bear, I didn’t know how I’d make it to today, but here we are. It’s been one whole year since I buried my face in your fur for the last time. Since I got to say thank you, and I will love you forever.

Before that day came, I always worried about knowing when it was the right time to make the call no one want to make. How could I? And how would I do life without you? Every time there was a close call, you managed to beat the odds. You made me believe in the idea of a forever dog.

But the day did eventually come, after one last beautiful road trip, and I just knew that you were ready — ready to join Ava and be made whole again. You had fought hard for a long time, but you also experienced pure joy. And that was the rule. Your quality of life meant more than my hope to keep you here forever.

I kept my promise to love you and be your mom, which meant being there to help you leave this earth with dignity. You, my dear, were surrounded by a room full of people who saw and cared about you as you closed your eyes.

You also kept your promise to me: to love me unconditionally.

I’m still overwhelmed by the grief of having to say goodbye, but you’re still in all of the details. The places where you slept or laid your head across my feet. The foods you loved to eat with me. The hikes that you enjoyed most. You show up in the stories that have made me, me. And I will never stop telling them.

Thank you, Maya. I miss you every day. I would be lost without you. And I will love you forever. ❤️‍🩹

Mom (+ Pittsburgh)

11/30/2025

I want to share a story about the brother and sisterhood of the traveling fox. 🦊

For years, many followed Maya and Ava’s adventures outdoors. But the girls loved the comforts of home too, including Hendrix the fox. I admittedly didn’t take that many photos of them with him, but he was often there — on the couch, in the dog bed, perched on a stair. He was also under Maya’s arm during her TPLO surgery, and in the car between state and country lines.

The girls had Hendrix for over 10 years before they crossed over, and he was still kickin! So when it was just Pittsburgh and I, I decided to set him on a new adventure with our neighbor’s dog, Stella. She is a service dog and also took Hendrix with her on planes and in hotels. He was quite literally living the high life and getting lots of playtime in his old age. I loved that for him, and I loved the warm feeling it gave me when he reminded me of the girls.

Not too long after that, I found the space and courage to open up my heart and home to another dog. Ro’s foster mom (.rogers.77) sent me a video of him playing with his siblings (swipe through), and in the video he was playing another Hendrix. At a time when I didn’t know if I was doing the right thing, it felt like a sign from the girls. Of all the toys and foxes in the world, they gravitated to Hendrix with pure joy.

Fast forward a bit…I’ve adopted Ro and Meadow. Hendrix has continued to be a favorite amongst them and Stella between both of our houses. So much so that after 10 glorious years of travel, playtime, snuggles, and laundry washes, he has finally been laid to rest without his nose, ears, or squeaker.

It feels bittersweet to say goodbye to the legacy of the original Hendrix. But the brother and sisterhood will continue with “new” Hendrix, who has arrived early for Christmas with a beautiful coat and stamina for endless tugs. Thank you . ❤️

11/16/2025

Ava, it’s now been one whole year since I saw your shadow or squished your ears. I miss how soft they felt, and how sassy your croons sounded. You were truly bite-sized majesty, and I was so lucky to be your mom.

It still feels weird, hard, sad..all the things. The mind is tricky because it wants to protect itself, but I think about you every day. At this point, there’s a 50/50 chance I’m either laughing or crying when I reminisce about our adventures together.

Some days it takes me a little longer to make the shift back into gratitude, but I do get there, eventually. Because even though our chapter had to end, I know that we squeezed every ounce we possibly could have out of this life. It was rich, and it was spectacular.

I’m also learning to grow with and around the grief — over both you and your sister. I’ve been working on a creative project that makes me feel so connected to you. But maybe more importantly, I hope it will help other pet parents facing loss too. So try not to worry about me too much. But if you find ways to communicate on this plane, I hope you do. I will be paying attention…especially for croons.

I love and miss you, little foot. Always and forever. Give Maya a big hug and kiss for me.

Tender-hearted,
Mom

11/12/2025

Well, that was freakin cool. I’ve always wanted to travel to the article circle to see the dancing lights in the sky. But last night, Aurora Borealis came to Aurora, CO! Anyone else feeling a jolt of inspiration and joy?!

10/23/2025

Miss Meadow’s results are in! Swipe to see what makes her, her. 🥰

I will always have a special place in my heart for huskies. Despite what the headlines say in “top worst breed” lists, huskies are incredible dogs. They are smart, driven, and willful in a way that makes them high performing athletes. When that drive is fed with positive outlets — NOT cooped up inside with no work to do, and no friends to pack up with — these dogs are happy beyond measure and make wonderful family members.

Both Meadow and Sparrow (Ro) are Husky mixes. In May ways, they remind me of the girls — and the girls would have loved them so much. But they’ve also open me up to learning about the other parts of who they are.

Ro is Siberian Husky x Border Collie x English Shepherd. And Meadow is Siberian Husky x German Shepherd x Chow (and sprinkles of lots of other things!).

I don’t know how, but it’s already been 5 weeks since Meadow came home. Ro has been helping her build up confidence, and it shows. Initially cautious of *everything*, she loves to wake us up in the morning for our first walk of the day. She knows where the neighborhood dogs live and she gets excited to see them. She’s learned to sit on command and use the doggy door. She’s getting the nutrients that her body has been craving, and she makes it very obvious that she’s grateful. It took a couple weeks, but she now asks for belly rubs, and continues to ask for more if you stop. I was not expecting to have a relationship with her yet given her background, but she has decompressed and appears to be very comfortable. That is all I could hope for — for her, Ro, Pittsburgh, and my own healing heart. ❤️‍🩹

10/12/2025

Before deciding to travel west for Meadow, I had already booked a canoe rental in the mountains for some qt with Ro and Pittsburgh. At the very least, I wanted to see Ro’s comfort level since it was his first time out on the water. But I knew that this could potentially be the last time that it was just us before another life transition*, so I wanted them to enjoy it. What started as a very moody day on the lake turned into peekaboo sun and fun. 🐺🐈‍⬛🛶

*Pittsburgh is a very special cat that is more dog than cat. He doesn’t get a lot of spotlight on this channel, but he deserves the world. He was little brother to Maya and Ava, and he has now stepped into the role of big brother to Ro and Meadow. He is my little buddy, and he has become the thread guiding (or pulling) me into a new chapter. I will do my best to share more of him here with all of you because he is 10 lbs of pure goodness. ❤️

09/21/2025

Ok, guys. We’re doing a for miss Meadow. 🥰 I’ve got some guesses around what she could be a mix of, but would love to hear what YOU think! Here’s a close up of her face. Check out our previous post to see her full body (which is just 35 lbs).

Tell me what you think (and why) in the comments, please. 🙂

09/18/2025

Meet Meadow 🌾, the newest addition to our family.

She’s sweet, funny, and slowly learning to trust. And who can blame her? After being hit by a car, and left with multiple fractures, she had two choices: give up, or keep going.

She fought, and she healed all on her own. Her youth and daintiness may have very well served her — she’s just a year old and a petite 35 lbs. For months, she wandered around parks in Los Angeles. People could see her ears sticking up out of the grass, but they couldn’t catch her or convince her that there was a better life for her.

Fortunately for her, is a persistent, loving group of people that fought for her too. After bringing in a professional trapper to catch her, and working with from for rehabilitation, she wasn’t alone anymore.

I wasn’t necessarily looking for another dog (yet), but she came into my consciousness at just the right time….life is funny like that. She also happened to fit perfectly into our unique family puzzle of dog and cat-dog. I knew Ro would benefit from having a friend in our home. And Pittsburgh had been so used to living with Maya and Ava previously. It was really up to Meadow to decide if she liked us. We drove out to LA for several meet and greets with her in different settings, and it felt very natural.

We’re now back in Denver getting to know each other better. She’s already learning our routine, and I’ve gotten to see her run full strides without missing a beat. Her tail has notably been up more than down, so we seem to be moving in a good direction. One day at a time, we will heal together. 🥲

08/22/2025

Everything the light touches..

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