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My Humans Are Getting Married!

My Humans Are Getting Married!

I am so excited that my humans are getting married! I’ve known Nick for almost three years now. I love him so much. He’s like the daddy I’ve never had. I’ve also never seen Mama as happy as she is whenever they are together — almost as happy as...
Teddy Goes to the Groomer

Teddy Goes to the Groomer

Normally, Mama trims my hair because she’s afraid of other people handling me. One day, she decided to take me to the pet groomer because she had been referred by a neighbor to a place near her salon. She dropped me off one Saturday morning as she went on her...
Hershel, The Three-Legged Foster Dog

Hershel, The Three-Legged Foster Dog

Mama does short-term fostering from time to time. Typically, she helps out other foster parents who need help while they are out of town or when a dog just needs some time away from the shelter. She doesn’t do it often because she’s afraid of getting too...
Teddy – Lost & Found

Teddy – Lost & Found

Even though Teddy and I have spent so much time together and we have such a strong bond, he still has an innate curiosity to run. I keep a tight leash on him always, and very rarely will I entrust him to others’ watch. I’ve had a few scares here and there,...
Teddy’s Adoption – Love at First Sight

Teddy’s Adoption – Love at First Sight

I’m continually reminiscing about when I first met Teddy. I’m so proud of how far he’s come along since I adopted him. It was love at first sight. This is Teddy’s adoption story. In 2014, I took a long break from working. When my team’s...
Teddy’s Rescue

Teddy’s Rescue

Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG), a local animal shelter, rescued Teddy in East St. Louis in January 2014. He showed up on their feeding route one day and continued to make appearances during later feedings. The volunteers would sometimes see Teddy hanging out with friends...
First Snow Day With Teddy

First Snow Day With Teddy

It’s been snowing quite a bit in St. Louis and I love it! My favorite kind of snowfall is when the snow is thick and untouched—layers of it cloaking the lawns and streets. No cars on the road as everyone stays warm inside. Teddy and I experienced our first big...