Paws and Reflect

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What it means to advocate for my dog

And why having her back matters so much to me

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Haley Young
Apr 09, 2022
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I talk a lot about “advocating” for my dog. It’s one of my most important values as a pet owner. While I’ll make very few absolute statements, I do believe every dog deserves advocacy.

But what exactly does “advocate for your dog” mean?

Here’s a deep dive into advocating for Scout: what it looks like, why I think it’s important, and how I do it!

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