The Woof Walker

04/06/2025

yesterday we said the saddest goodbye to the matriarch of the Tedesco family, nonna Maria 😢

I was so blessed to share so much time with her over the last ten years and will forever be grateful that her time here on earth overlapped with that of her first great-grandchild, and my baby girl 💖

everytime i walk through the front door of your house, i will continue to sing Santana’s “Maria, Maria” and hear your enthusiastic reply. I will break off a piece of every marble cake I eat and leave it to the side for you. I’ll even continue to use the exact tone you did when you remarked “my gosh!” at the sight of snow or something else you found to be displeasing 😆

thank you for teaching Michael how to love unconditionally and for letting me (and only me) bring multiple animals into your home when you believed they all belonged outside 🙊

we will all miss you beyond measure, until we meet again ✨

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04/06/2025

03/17/2025

there is nothing more special than your soul dog meeting your first baby 💫

If I had any expectations at all, she blew them all away.

I’m so grateful for this girl. I could never repay her for what she’s done for me, even if we had another 1000 years together.

I’ll love you forever and always, my Sadie rose 🌹 happy 5th Gotcha Day ♥️

12/12/2024

Our hearts? Filled to the brim 💜

Tatum Tanga arrived in this crazy beautiful world at 7:09am on December 8th, 2024 weighing 8lbs 5oz.

Her furrowed brows are no front; this girl’s already got big sag energy ♐️ Her fierce expressions are backed by her need for independence (“don’t swaddle me!”) and bounds of endless energy.

We are so lucky to have the privilege of being her parents, and can’t wait to take you all along with us on what is sure to be a wild ride 😅

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be sure to follow to keep up with the dogs’ new favourite 🐕

09/16/2024

wishing our sweet boy Linus the happiest of birthdays 🐕💛🌠

we hope you got to spend your day stalking squirrels and receiving endless belly rubs!

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09/10/2024

happy 👅 everyone!

things have been super quiet over here as all of my extra time is being spent preparing for the arrival of baby T 👶🏼

my nesting instincts are full force and I can’t sit for a minute without thinking of all the things that need to be done 😭

so when I’m not out with the dogs, you can find me at home with a headlamp strapped to my head while I vacuum and wash every wall… for the second time 😂

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we’ll be doing a gender reveal at our baby shower at the end of the month 💖 stay tuned to find out exactly who will be joining our little fam in November 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🦮

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09/08/2024

this is n•i•n•e 💥

but you’d never know it 😅 Vader still has the same contagious zest for life he did when I met him a few years back.

I can only hope my dogs age as graciously as him and have the same spring in their step as they enter their golden years.

Happy birthday vade 💛 thank you for making each day we spend together a little bit brighter!

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08/22/2024

today marks 6 years without our big red 💔

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despite being gifted a different kitten for my 16th birthday, I couldn’t stop thinking about this guy after he randomly turned up on the farm I rode and worked at🐴 he would rub his whole body up against the legs of our tolerant horses when he wasn’t busy demanding belly rubs from us.

I had never met a cat like him; had never known one as bold, as brave or as cuddly 🥹

I didn’t think life as a hardy barn cat was one for him, so I lied to my parents and told them my ride home fell through one night at work 😉 When my dad arrived to pick me up, I stood in the pouring rain with tears streaming down my face - refusing to get into the car unless he was coming too.

Red came home that night and stayed in our basement. I don’t remember how many times I went to check on him, but it was definitely far too many. My parents crushed me when they told me we would be taking him to the humane society the next day; only the next day never came. He won them over in record time, just as he had won over me 🐈

We had so many amazing years with Red, but not nearly enough. His life was tragically cut short after he was hit and killed by a car in front of our house 😔
I’ll never forget that day. Losing any animal is tough, but it’s even harder when you don’t see it coming 💔

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Since then, we have only had indoor cats and tell red’s story in hopes that it will encourage other people to do the same. The streets are no match for any feline, no matter how smart you think they may be.

We love you redder, and miss having you in our lives every day 💫

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08/21/2024

when your blood panel comes back strong after you give mom & dad a bit of a scare 😏

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late last week we noticed our Autty girl was a bit out of sorts when she started drinking and urinating more often. A dog that could (and often would choose to) go 12 hours at a time without a bathroom break, was waking us up to be let out in the middle of the night 🌙

Friday morning, her energy was low and she vomited (for the first time since we found her) as soon as we got back from our walk. Then, she refused breakfast 🥩

I started to spiral. These concerning new habits in combination with her age and weight had me fearing the worst. Was it diabetes? Did she develop Cushing’s Syndrome?

I called the vet as soon as they opened and got her an appointment. We ran a full blood panel, did an ultrasound on her tummy to check for fluid collection and sent out a urine sample.

Next was the waiting game. I would do what I normally do every time I see 11:11 or 1:11 on the clock, and wish for healthy and happy babies (canine and human alike) ✨ in between those hours I would think about how difficult it would be to have another animal dependent on insulin. How much our lives would change if she really was sick.

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today I’m thankful that despite spending a lot of money that we don’t have with a new baby on the way; we have peace of mind knowing our girl has a clean bill of health (with the exception of a very manageable UTI).

Autty has brought such a light into our lives and it was way too soon for it to be dimmed. We have so much left to give her for the love she has given us 💛

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07/11/2024

here’s your sign to keep reminders in your phone 💫

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thank you for kicking off my dog mom era in the most bad ass way 😏 so much love for you, Bub 💛

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07/09/2024

yesterday afternoon we made the trip out to for our consultation with Dr. Rabs 👨‍⚕️

after almost a year of trying conservative methods to rehabilitate her cruciate ligament, we came to the conclusion that Sadie’s quality of life would improve significantly if we proceed with TPLO surgery 💉

as hard as it’s going to be getting a high energy dog through recovery, it’s been even harder watching life pass her by ☹️

I’ve missed out on spending so many days with my best partner in adventure, and can’t wait until the time when I will see her weaving in and out of the thick brush once again 🌿

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onward and upward, my strong girl 💘

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05/05/2024

7 chances at life all thanks to this incredible rescue and their amazing staff 🧡 please consider donating to shades of hope if you are so inclined 🦊

04/26/2024

🖤🤎 lab love

04/25/2024

These two dogs were brought to Zeus’ groomer and never picked back up 😔
Do you recognize this woman?

04/23/2024

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Officers located a furry fugitive walking the wrong 'dam' way down Thickson Rd. He resisted tooth and tail but they escorted him to safety where he made his way back into the water.

02/20/2024

Early Sunday morning I learned of the tragic passing of an old friend and mentor during my time in the equestrian world 🐎

Erin was a powerhouse of a woman. That much was clear as soon as she entered any space. She was charismatic, loud, unapologetically honest - sometimes even rude. She often left jaws on the ground with her often unexpected and crude remarks.

But when you needed Erin, she showed up for you. Whether you were one of her students, or just a kid from another barn - she would always offer quick gestures of encouragement and support.

I watched her grow those who worked under her into successful competitors. She made so many little girls dreams come true 🥇

I was so happy to see was doing well, even if it was from a distance. She met a guy, fell in love, had two boys. Life appeared to be normal from my side of the screen. Until it wasn’t 💔

Erin lost everything she loved to a lifestyle that did not hold space for anyone but her. A story we are all too familiar with.

Erin’s passing has rocked my world in a way that I would have never expected. I didn’t know I would be so affected by the passing of someone I didn’t have much contact with over the last decade of my life. But to see such a strong, admirable woman fall to the ground and not get back up is hard.

So I’m grieving Erin. Everything that she was and everything she was supposed to be ❤️ I’m hurting for everyone I know who loved her more and held her closer.

Erin, I hope you’ve finally found peace in the meadows with Roxy 🐴 I will always hold space for you ✨

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And to the rest of my friends who are reading this right now - you matter and I want you here. My inbox is always a safe space for you.

02/14/2024

happy ♥️ day from the worlds most patient doggo, 😅

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we hope you got to spend your day with a heart full of love and a mouth full of chocolate 😋🍫

01/21/2024