Laika: The Russian Dog Who Went To Space

If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why? There is no need for me to explain why Laika is a historical figure. She was the very first dog sent to space onboard Sputnik2. When I get a chance to meet her, I want to apologize. I will do this onContinueContinue reading “Laika: The Russian Dog Who Went To Space”

Pawrenting at work with Romo

My First Week as a Dog Parent Our first week together was full of surprises. Romo was my then new companion. He was a rescue from the local SPCA of San Francisco. We were in that early phase where everything felt like an adventure. We were learning each other’s quirks, navigating new routines, and figuringContinueContinue reading “Pawrenting at work with Romo”

Financial Lessons that my dogs taught me

Becoming a pet parent changed my life in more ways than I ever thought possible. Sure, I expected the cuddles, the tail wags, and the not-so-adorable midnight wake-up calls for bathroom breaks. But what I didn’t anticipate was how my four-legged sidekick would teach me some pretty profound lessons about financial empowerment. If you think dogsContinueContinue reading “Financial Lessons that my dogs taught me”

May!

What’s your favorite month of the year? Why? May has a very special meaning for me. It was a bright May morning – May 3rd 2006 – when my childhood sweetheart, our family dog, an Indian Spitz died of old age. That was my very first encounter with heartbreak. Gemmy had lived a long, happyContinueContinue reading “May!”

I am a dogmom

What’s the first impression you want to give people? I hardly get a chance to give people the first impression. It’s generally my dog – the attention seeker dame walking with me – who prefers to take all the attention and make whatever impression needs to be made. Generally the impression she makes is “IContinueContinue reading “I am a dogmom”

An Unpredictable Pawrenting Miracle

In the wake of losing Romo, Sauli entered my life, bringing chaos and healing. Initially met with skepticism, she quickly won over my family with her energy and affection. Sauli transformed grief into laughter, proving that joy can coexist with sorrow, and illustrating that healing involves creating new memories alongside cherished ones.