08/13/2026
I wanted to give everyone a little update because I know so many of you have been patiently waiting for me to get back to work.
First, I just want to say thank you. Truly. The amount of kindness, patience, love and understanding you have all shown me over the last few weeks has meant more than I can put into words. So many of you have checked on me, told me not to worry about your appointments, and reminded me to take care of myself first. I know I say you’re my clients, but after taking care of your dogs and knowing so many of you for years, you really have become my friends and family. I feel incredibly lucky to have the people I do in my life.
I’m starting to slowly make my way back to work. I’m currently about two weeks behind, and I’m working through everyone as quickly as I reasonably can while trying not to overwhelm myself. I’ll continue reaching out individually to get everyone rescheduled.
I wish I could say I’m ready to get back to normal, but the truth is that I’m really struggling with that part.
My sister was such a huge part of my everyday life. She was woven into my normal routines in ways I don’t think I even fully realized until she wasn’t here anymore. Getting back into those routines means constantly running into the places where she used to be, and that’s been incredibly hard.
I think part of me has been avoiding going back to normal because I don’t know how to be part of a world that she isn’t in anymore. Going back to work and continuing on with my life feels like I’m being asked to accept something that I’m still not ready to accept.
But I’m trying.
I’m going to start slowly, give myself some grace when I need it, and hopefully find my way back a little at a time. There will probably be good days and really sh*tty days for a while. Expect tears when I see you because it’s probably going to happen.
Thank you for giving me the space to do that. Thank you for loving me, checking on me, being patient with me, and trusting me with your babies all these years. And thank you for making something I was honestly dreading—coming back to work—feel a little less scary.
I love and appreciate you guys more than you know. ❤️