Every dog has its day, New York, NY (2025)

10/01/2025

Dogs have a way of loving that’s impossible to match. One day with them can feel like a lifetime of devotion. They don’t keep score, they don’t hold back - they just give their whole heart, every single moment.

It’s in the excited tail wags when you walk in the door, the quiet comfort when you’re sad, the way they look at you like you’re their entire world.

People may come and go, but a dog’s love is steady and pure. If you’re lucky enough to share your life with one, you know that kind of love is rare and worth every walk, every muddy paw print, every chewed shoe.

09/27/2025

Please remember that every animal you meet has a heart that beats with the same need for safety and love that we all feel.

They get scared when they are alone, they get cold when the nights are long, and they get hungry when no one stops to care.

They cannot explain their pain or ask for help in words, so they rely on us to notice the look in their eyes and the quiet tremble in their bodies.

Kindness is not a grand gesture - it’s the small everyday choices that let them know they are not invisible. Offer a gentle hand instead of turning away. Provide warmth, a meal, or even just a calm presence. Speak up when you see harm. Each act of compassion, no matter how small, can change the world for a creature who only wants to trust.

Animals give us unconditional love and ask for so little in return. Let’s prove that our humanity is bigger than cruelty. Show them that the world can be safe, that they are not alone, and that someone will always choose kindness.

09/22/2025

Eclipse, a dog who gained notoriety for riding Seattle’s city bus alone, died in her sleep on Friday, according to her owner-run Facebook account. She was 10 years old.
The big red bus with three doors had been a fixture of Eclipse's daily routine for years, owner Jeff Young told USA TODAY. Several green and yellow buses stopped right outside of Young's apartment, but Eclipse knew to take the red one to the dog park in Belltown because she had done it "a million times," Young said. He adopted Eclipse when she was just 10 weeks old.
In 2015, the black lab-bullmastiff mix dog began commuting without Young two to three times a week after sneaking on the bus alone while Young was smoking a cigarette. Eclipse knew exactly where to get off the bus by looking out the window, Young said. Eclipse would hop off the bus and "fly" straight to the dog park about a block and a half away.
Eclipse, a dog who gained notoriety for riding Seattle’s city bus alone, is seen riding the bus in October, 2021.
"She would break off whatever conversation she was having or whatever interaction, jump down, go to the back door and start banging on the glass," Young said.
And since that first solo ride in 2015, Young had to keep a closer eye on Eclipse.
"The celebrity kind of got out of hand," Young said.
Young said Eclipse has been his "best friend" for the last 11 years.
"Missing her doesn't even cover it," he said.

09/21/2025

Ever wonder what your dog dreams about? Scientists say it’s probably you.

Dogs sleep in cycles like we do. They slide into REM sleep, the stage where dreams happen. In REM their eyes flicker, paws twitch, and small barks slip out.

Lab studies show dogs process the day’s memories while they sleep. After learning new cues or playing training games, their brain activity changes in ways that predict better performance later. Sleep isn’t just rest. It’s replay.

What gets replayed is the life that matters most. For pet dogs, that’s time with their people. A Harvard sleep researcher explains that, because dreams often mirror daily life, dogs are likely dreaming about familiar scenes - chasing a ball, hearing your voice, playing with you.

Human-dog time even shapes how they sleep. After positive interactions with owners, dogs show different sleep patterns and calmer rest. New work hints we can nudge sleeping dogs to revisit fresh memories, which strengthens what they learned.

So when your dog paddles the air on the couch, picture a favorite game brought back by a sleepy brain. It’s not proof of every scene, but the science points the same way. Dogs dream, they replay, and for most of them, you’re at the center of the story.

References
What Is Your Cat or Dog Dreaming About? A Harvard Expert Has Some Answers - People
The interrelated effect of sleep and learning in dogs (Canis familiaris) - Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio)
Sleep macrostructure is modulated by positive and negative social interactions with humans in dogs - Proceedings of the Royal Society B (The Royal Society)
REM versus Non-REM sleep disturbance specifically affects inter-specific emotion-processing in the family dog - Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio)
The Effect of Targeted Memory Reactivation on Dogs During Sleep - eNeuro (Society for Neuroscience)

Disclaimer: Images are generated using AI for illustration purposes only.

09/21/2025

Italy gave dogs the green light to board regular flights.

Italy’s civil aviation authority approved new rules that let medium and even large dogs travel in the airplane cabin with their people.

It’s a huge change. For years, most bigger dogs had to ride in the cargo hold. Now, when an airline opts in and safety rules are met, they can stay in the cabin.

There are guardrails. Dogs must be in an approved carrier that can be secured to the seat or placed without blocking aisles or exits. Airlines can cap the number of pets on each flight and set their own extra conditions. Seats can sell out fast.

First flights with large dogs in the cabin are already rolling out in Italy. More airlines are expected to follow as they update procedures and cabins.

Why this matters is simple. Cabin travel cuts heat and cold risks, keeps families together, and lowers stress for animals and owners. It’s kinder and more transparent than sending a pet below deck.

If you plan to fly, check your airline’s policy, book early, and make sure your carrier and paperwork match the rules. Practice calm crate time before you go. A little prep goes a long way.

For a lot of dogs, “no more cargo hold” can finally be true.

09/20/2025

Happy birthday Lala 🥳🥳🥳

09/20/2025

When you surrender your dog to a shelter—
because he got lost,
because you're moving and he can't keep up with you,
because your new home doesn't accept pets,
or simply because you've grown tired of him—
this is what he does…

He sits there,
waiting for you to come back.
Hours. Days. Months…

He doesn't want toys,
or treats,
or rewards,
or even food.
He only wants you.

If you can't,
or won't,
make a permanent commitment,
then please,
never, ever, ever consider adopting one.

09/19/2025

Today is her Birthday! 🎂
Her name is Meggie!

09/19/2025

A few nights ago, I was sitting next to Moose and petting him. He was lying on his back and I was scratching his chest and belly - his favorite.

After a moment I felt a little lump on his stomach area. Being the over-thinker that I am, it worried me & I needed to investigate. I obviously am well versed in every little detail about him, and this didn’t feel “familiar”… or so I thought.

Being the furry beast that he is it took me a second to separate his hair and make my way to the skin underneath. He didn’t mind though, it was a nice massage as far as he was aware.

I finally come across what I believed to be the culprit - a tick. A decent sized black tick right on his belly.

I freaking despise ticks so this quickly turned into an all out murder mission. This damn thing wasn’t going to live to see tomorrow if I had anything to do with it!

Usually I’d grab the tweezers for such a task, but I knew if I got up he’d follow suit and I’d lose my spot I had just worked tirelessly to find. I was left with only one option which was to use my fingers.

I was distracting Moose by petting him with one hand while pinching this blood-stealing as***le with the other. Next step was to begin to pull & twist.

Moose didn’t seem to notice at first. But this thing was NOT coming off easy. I had no choice but to pinch harder and twist faster - so I did.

That’s when Moose screamed, rolled over, and jumped up. He stood and stared at me with much betrayal and my attempts at explaining that I was only trying help him fell on deaf ears. For a while after he ignored me and wouldn’t let me get near his belly.

When my husband got home I tasked him with helping me. We ambushed him while he was already laying down, and I guided my husband to the culprit so he could finish the job. He was prepared with tweezers and a flashlight this time.

After a few seconds I asked what was taking so long, and that’s when he turned to me with a very concerned look.

He said “thank God you weren’t able to pull it off earlier - because that’s his ni**le, Lauren”.

🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

09/19/2025

When rescuers found the tiny six-week-old puppy, they were heartbroken. His frail little body was covered in ticks—so many that they stopped counting after 200. Weak, pale, and barely clinging to life, it seemed almost impossible that he could survive such cruelty and neglect.

But this little fighter had other plans. With gentle hands and determined hearts, rescuers spent hours removing every tick, giving him baths, fluids, and the care he desperately needed. Slowly, his tail gave the tiniest wag—a sign he wasn’t ready to give up.

Day by day, strength returned. His once dull eyes began to shine, and his tiny paws carried him toward a brand-new life filled with love. What was nearly the end of his story became the beginning of something beautiful.

Today, he’s thriving—safe, cherished, and forever a reminder that even the weakest souls can overcome the darkest odds. 🥹🙏❤️

09/18/2025

When I walked into the local rescue, I wasn’t sure what to expect—until I saw him. A tiny, scruffy ball of golden fur with the biggest brown eyes. His name was Gus, just nine weeks old, and already a survivor.

His mom, a sweet stray, had been hours from euthanasia when the rescue swooped in. She gave birth to Gus and his siblings safely in foster care, where they were loved until they were ready for forever homes.

The first night, Gus whimpered in his crate, missing his littermates. I curled up beside him, whispering, *"You’re safe now."* By morning, he was sprawled across my lap, snoring.

Puppyhood was chaos—chewed shoes, puddles on the floor, and 3 AM zoomies. But Gus learned fast. "Sit" earned treats, and "come" meant belly rubs. His tail never stopped wagging, especially at the dog park, where he bounded up to every person and pup like they were long-lost friends.

One day, we visited his foster family. Gus’s mom, now adopted too, recognized him instantly. They tumbled together in joyful reunion, and my heart swelled.

Now, Gus sleeps curled against me, his paws twitching as he dreams. He’s home. And every time he licks my hand or meets my eyes with pure trust, I remember—we saved each other.

Because of a rescue’s kindness, a mother’s love, and a little puppy’s resilience, our story is just beginning. 🐾💛

09/18/2025

My Princess is 19 today!🎂🎊🎁🎉

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