06/06/2026
One question that comes up from time to time is whether I'll adopt another dog.
The answer is yes, someday I absolutely hope to have another Heeler riding shotgun.
But timing is part of the decision.
Every summer I spend a few months in Arizona working through my son's guardianship procedures. It's an important responsibility, but it also creates a very different environment than the one I normally live in.
Riven adapted to it because he had years to learn the routine. Even then, he wasn't exactly a fan of city life, hotels, traffic, or temperatures much above the 70s.
If the right dog comes along, I'll consider it.
Bringing a new dog into the crew means giving them the best chance to learn this lifestyle the right way. The 4Runner, travel days, camp life, new places, city stretches, heat, hotels, and all the little routines that make this life work.
So for now, I'm staying open while also being realistic. I miss having a dog around, but I'd rather be patient and make the right decision than rush into the wrong one.
Some things are worth waiting for.
