04/07/2026
One whole year with my girl š¤
A year ago, a 4-month-old rescue puppy found her way into our home. A puppy who was nervous about switching homes for the third time already. A puppy who, at the time, had only known kind hands for a short while (thanks to my niece saving her). A puppy who was unsure of herself just as much as she was unsure about life.
A puppy who had no idea just how much she was about to change our lives⦠and honestly, neither did I.
Honey, you are more than just a dog. You are my best friend. Youāve sat with me through some of my darkest days without ever needing to understandājust being there, leaning into me, reminding me I wasnāt alone. And somehow, that was always enough.
You stepped into our family like you were always meant to be here. Youāve been so gentle with my boys (even though a pair of shoes couldnāt survive your velociraptor phase š
), always ready to play, always ready to love. And watching you grow into your confidence, learning to exist so beautifully alongside all of our animals⦠thatās been something special (but to be fair, Sassy was a great teacher š).
And even though the world can be quick to judge a pittie⦠youāve shown nothing but love. You donāt see different species, you donāt see fear or uncertainty anymoreāyou just see potential friends everywhere you go. š
Thatās who you are. Pure, open, loving.
Youāre goofy, clingy, a bit demanding and stubborn, and even a little dramatic sometimes⦠okay, most of the time š
⦠but thatās what makes you you.
My velcro dog. My sunshine. My constant.
Iāll be honestālosing Princess made me a little cold. Losing her shattered me for a long time⦠it still does. Iām still not ready to post about her. Every time I try, I just canāt get past the pain.
I know she looks down on me every day. I named my company after herāand her heart, and everything I do with animals was taught to me by her⦠but thatās a story for another day.
Iām honored to wear Princess's picture on my company shirt every day, and I know sheād be proud to see yours right next to hers.
And even though I didnāt want to go through that again⦠within seconds of meeting you, I just knew you were meant to be here. To be ours.
I donāt know what we did to deserve you, but Iām so grateful we get to call you ours.
Happy Gotcha Day, Honey Badger!