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I didn't used to think much about securing dogs in cars like we do for ourselves. If they're chill, then what's the problem? Of course, I sit still in the car, yet buckle up every single time. . #ad when I started working with @kurgo, I learned more about the importance of securing my dogs in the car. The company was founded after the owner designed a product to prevent his dog from climbing into the front seat. . At 35 mph, a 60-lb dog becomes a 2,700-lb projectile. . In an accident, unrestrained dogs can also prevent responders from assisting humans, bite from the adrenaline, or run away and cause another accident or become lost. . Today, I strap the pups in using a harness that attaches to the seatbelt. This way, I know they're safe when we drive. . Do you restrain your dog for every ride? . Many thanks to my models Theo @lynsfresh and Lani @adventurepup_leilani for helping me out with this post!
I met this sweet boy yesterday. Part of me is wishing I hadn't because I can't quite have a dog yet. I'm pet sitting for a couple kittehs through Christmas and have to wait until those jobs have finished to add a new friend. . I went to meet him knowing this because the Universe seemed to tell me I had to. Several people sent me his profile, including someone I hadn't spoken with in years. @carmensupermodel happened to live a mile away from his foster and went to go meet him for me. We had never even met before. . He fits all the boxes: ✔️ Tail ✔️ Cattle dog ✔️ 3 years old ✔️ Into running ✔️ Cute AF . He's a bit of a project, which I like. It's how I learn to understand dogs better. The original owners left him alone with their 2 y/o kid and he nipped her. They took him immediately to the vet to be euthanized. Thank dog the vet rescued him because he is a really good boy and those people didn't deserve him. . So now that I've met him, he's all I can't think about. I either have to hope no one else comes along during those weeks I can't have him, or that the universe sends some magical human to offer to take him while I can't. . Or, I let him go knowing that there are other wonderful dogs out there who need a home and trust that he will find a family to give him an equally great life as I would. . I believe what's meant to be will be and if we're meant to be together, we will find a way! . 📷 @carmensupermodel
I went to school in Boston and every time I came home, no matter the traffic (and you know Seattle has got some nasty traffic!), I'd make my parents take the regular freeway instead of the express lanes. . The reason being that the regular freeway had a view of Mt. Rainier, but the view from the express lanes was blocked. . I HAD to see that mountain upon arrival. . I grew up here and no matter how many times I see that peak appear out of nowhere in my view, I am awed. I will never tire of looking at that mountain. . For as often as I see it from afar, I rarely see it up close. It's a national park, so finding dog-friendly trails requires some sleuthing, and it's father from me than other hiking destinations. . So when @adventurepup_leilani invited me to stay with her and go for an early hike, I couldn't very well say no to that. . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LetsGoZukes #LiveLifeOffLeash
I've been running to this beach for years. It's not a particularly exciting run, but I love going onna cold clear day to see the Olympics. It's the place I go when I need to think or reset. . On Friday, I dropped off divorce papers at the courthouse. what went from "there's no rush" suddenly became "this has to happen ASAP," for visa reasons, I guess. . It hasn't allowed me time to process that this actually happened. It was all so quick. I'm still, and probably always will be traumatized by the way it happened. . I left for a trip and didn't go back. I didn't say goodbye to him or to the dogs. It's not how I would choose to end a longterm relationship, but that's how it happened. And it really sucks. . I am ok. I will be ok. I'm learning to feel the pain and explore the fears I hold about my future. I'm excited for solo time with a new dog. I'm looking forward to geting to know and love myself. I'm working to see the growth that will sprout from all of this. . How have your rock bottom moments shown you a new path? . . . Use code LONGHAULTREKKERS to receive 15% off your order from @golite.
The other day, Theo's mom @lynsfresh asked me if I had been asking Theo to sit during walks. . I assumed this was a training thing she was practicing with him that I didn't know about. So I told her that I have him sit when dogs pass or when I take a photo. . She laughed and said that I must be whipping him into Instagram shape because he stops to sit every few steps now. 😂
I never know what to post here anymore. I don't like being the main subject of my photos. It's painful to post photos of Laila and Riia because I don't know whether I'll ever see them again and I didn't get to tell them good bye. . I don't know what to take pictures of without a dog. I have dogs I can photograph, but then I don't always know what to write for the caption since they're not mine. . I know it's all temporary and it's just a puzzle I have to work on for a short time. . I will get another dog. I'm pet sitting through Christmas and then will aim to have one soon after the new year. So I'll put this out there: I'm looking to adopt a herder, ideally an Aussie or Cattle Dog WITH a tail, between the ages of 1-5. I want an adventure-ready pup, meaning they can run and hike with me from day 1. Lastly, they have to be good with cats, or mostly just not out to kill. I can train the leave it part. If you think you know where my next best friend is (ideally in the PNW), let me know.
I sure hope it's still ok to celebrate pumpkin spice the day after Halloween. . Of the fall/winter holidays, which is your favorite? Tell me in emoji: 🎃 Halloween 🥧 Thanksgiving ❄️ Winter Solstice 🎄 Christmas 🎉 New Year . I know solstice isn't really a holiday, but it's, a big deal for those who live in dark places!
Well, I don't have a dog dressed in an adorable costume today or surrounded by pumpkins. But I do have Theo compromising in a #leafyodog photo. . He was having none of me putting a leaf on his forehead, as he'd much rather attack them, so I somehow managed to get him to sit still long enough to catch this. . Happy Halloween everyone! . One final reminder that today is that last day of my Shop for Sora campaign. I have been raising money though my affiliate sales all month to donate to @thebrodiefund. See my stories for more details.
I've never really had a chance to host trick or treaters, due to where I've lived. And I feel like I'm missing out a little! . I'm curious to know, does anyone offer treats to four-legged trick or treaters?? . #sponsored by @zukespets #ZukesPack #LiveLifeOffLeash #LetsGoZukes . Thank you @walt_the_waltinator for letting me borrow Walt! 💙
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