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Notes on Rethinking Rescue by Carol Mithers
A great read on poverty, inequality, and the inextricable relationship between human and animal welfare
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Haley Young
I don't think sniffing is like my dog's social media
Do you feel fulfilled after scrolling social media?
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Haley Young
Two years since I met foster puppy Joey
Tomorrow marks two years since we brought home the sickest puppy we ever fostered.
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Haley Young
Our cattle dog's experience with idiopathic epilepsy
First published in June 2022 when we made the decision to put Scout on a long-term anticonvulsant medication.
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Haley Young
How I tell friends to adopt or “shop” their next dog
First published in August 2023 and last updated in July 2024.
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Haley Young
Do enrichment toys teach our dogs to be amped up?
This post was first published in November 2023 and last updated in July 2024.
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Haley Young
Our (awesome!) house call veterinarian experience
Scout had her first house call vet appointment last month. I don’t think we’ll be heading back to a traditional clinic waiting room any time soon!
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Haley Young
Our favorite dog-safe cleaning products living in a van
Our small space gets dirty easily.
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Haley Young
Our favorite dog grooming products
Australian cattle dogs are known as “wash and wear” companions — but we swear by a few grooming staples.
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Haley Young
Biological fulfillment breakdown: What, why, how?
“Biological fulfillment” is one of my most passionate topics as a dog owner.
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Haley Young
Adopt or shop responsibly: Breeding, rescue, and my evolution
This article was first published in July 2022 and last updated with a few small tweaks in November 2023.
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Haley Young
How we (and our dog) get quality sleep in our van
We all sleep pretty well living on the road.
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Haley Young
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