The Dog Everyone Thought Was Just a Pile of Paint

cobalt dog

Some stories hit so hard that they sit in the chest for the rest of the day. The kind that makes the brain go quiet for a second. This is one of those. I first heard about a small dog later named Cobalt when his story started circulating in rescue circles online. People kept describing … Read more

Reasons Why Dogs Like to Sleep on Our Bed

I used to swear I would never let a dog sleep on my bed. Fast forward a few years, and here I am, waking up half-folded because a (thankfully small) dog decided that the exact center of the mattress was his favorite spot. Funny how things change. If a dog always ends up on the … Read more

10 Dog Breeds That Aren’t a Good Fit for Kids

I absolutely love any kind of dog: big ones, little ones, you name it. So it feels a bit weird to say there are any breeds that might not be great with kids. But as a dog enthusiast who’s spent years around both kiddos and pups, I have to admit that it’s impossible to deny … Read more

5 Simple Ways to Help Birds Survive the Winter

feeding birds

Winter can be a very tough time for the small wild birds that live around us, especially if you live in a part of the world that gets particularly cold in winter. I always say that it’s important to remember even the smallest animals, and not just focus on dogs and cats. Little birds may … Read more