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Sean, Scout, and Haley sit on the step of their converted camper van's open sliding door

💭 Why have a supporter section?

I wrestled with the idea of creating some sort of paywall on Paws and Reflect. Who am I to sell anything? It feels like a gift that someone would simply read something I’ve written, let alone pay me to be able to read it.

But the truth is I put a lot of time and energy into this blog. Adding a supporter option seemed like a reasonable way to work through the associated costs.

Then—as I became increasingly passionate about connecting with fellow dog lovers—I made the decision to leave my agency job in December 2021 to take animal-related writing full time. Your support now means more than ever!

Some posts explaining our “why”

The below Instagram post and this blog dive deeper into my thoughts about sharing, especially when it comes to dog stuff (and I’m “just” a pet owner).

As always, I am here for any questions. Now go play with your dog if you’re able!