Sit and Snuggle

10/23/2026

They don't make them any cuter than Lola. 🥰

10/22/2026

I can't get over how cute Minerva and her chubby cheeks are. ❤️

10/20/2026

Very excited for a week with Lola. She's a senior girl who I've known for most of her life. She has (what I believe is) moderate progression of degenerative myelopathy. So she's a little wobbly in her back end and sometimes she takes a tumble, but she doesn't let that slow her down in life. She's such a sweet dog. ❤️

10/20/2026

This weekend I watched 19.5 year-old three-legged epileptic Minerva and her little brother George. Unfortunately Minerva developed a raging UTI but felt a lot better a visit to the vet and some snuggles. And George was... well, he was George. We disagreed about him being able to eat an entire tree, but how can anyone say no to that face??

10/18/2026

Last weekend I had the great pleasure of staying with Coby, Rigby and Sonny while their families were all at a wedding together. All three boys were amazing and did really well the whole time. Very snuggly and enjoyed all their walks. ❤️

10/16/2026

Tomorrow is one of the best days of the year! A Special Day for Special Dogs!! Come on down to help raise funds for an amazing organization! A dog friendly event, especially if your pup is a senior or special needs. ❤️

10/11/2026

Just a few days after our week-long sleepover ended, Mia the Welsh terrier was sadly helped over the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday. She had a large tumor behind her lungs and letting her go was the most compassionate thing her mom could do for her.

I've known Mia for many many years. I started walking her a few years ago. Honestly, despite her size, she was probably one of the hardest dogs I've ever had to walk. The first year or so was rough lol. She would randomly stop in her tracks every 2 to 20 steps. You never knew when she was going to stop and it was often the longest 40 minutes of my week. Because of how she had originally been trained, I had to give her a treat every single time to keep her moving. But once we got used to each other, once I learned to distinguish her different kinds of "stops", we got into a really good rhythm and her walks were much more enjoyable for everyone involved. Some stops meant she wanted to go in a different direction. Some stops meant she wanted a snack. Some stops she just needed to check if I happened to have any snacks in my hands - and needed me to give her the "all done" sign with my hands to show her they were empty. And some stops were just requests for a quick head rub and some attention. By the end, we had figured each out so well that she rarely ever stopped anymore!

Mia was 12.5 years old but still loved playing with her beloved tiny rubber squeaky toys. Even in her final week, she zoomed around the living room, chasing her toys with more enthusiasm than I often see puppies playing with.

Mia's dad was her main human. He walked her every day for the first 11 years of her life. They were inseparable. Unfortunately he passed away from cancer earlier this year. I think he was waiting for her but needed her to stay here long enough to watch over her mom for a while. Mia and her mom had a wonderful relationship but I bet the reunion at the Bridge was pretty fantastic on Wednesday. ❤️

Rest easy, Mia. I'm going to miss your adorable little tail wag whenever I walk into the house.

10/10/2026

Newton!!! 👀

UPDATE 10-10-26: Lily is home and safe!! Great news!

MISSING DOG , MA, Chihuahua X, Female, 10/8/2026
Lily is 10 yrs/20 lbs, Black with Brown & White, and is missing from the area of Keyes St & Waltham St.

DO NOT CALL TO OR CHASE OR TRY TO CATCH or post sightings on social media instead,

Call 617-485-9482 if you see, or have information about, Lily.

10/04/2026

I love that your kid wants to get a pet. But please don't let it be a hermit crab. Not unless you are TRULY going to take care of it in the best way possible. (And no, that tiny plastic carrying tank is not it.) ❤️🐚🦀

We owe the hermit crab so much more.

10/03/2026

A few pictures from my week with Mia. She is such a sweet little old girl. Still loves to play with her squeaky toys and will happily go on a few walks every day! ❤️