Today is Charley’s third birthday. CUE THE WATERWORKS, my baby is growing up too fast. (If you’re not a “dog person,” this post likely won’t be your cup of tea–fair warning.) Oh my gosh, he’s too cute, isn’t he? To celebrate this very important life milestone, we’re feeding him wet food for dinner (oh, the luxury) and [Continue Reading…]
What You Need To Know If Your Dog Eats Chocolate
I am not a veterinarian or medical professional of any kind; always consult a licensed veterinarian in the event of an emergency. This is simply my personal experience. Last Friday evening, my husband Riley and I were getting ready to go out to dinner when our 10 pound dog, Charley, trotted into our room carrying the cardboard [Continue Reading…]
Check-In With Charley, Our 2.5 Year Old Maltipoo
If you haven’t “met” our adorable dog Charley, you can head over to my Instagram and see more puppy photos than you’d ever want or need. Like every married couple who has a dog but no kids, Charley is truly our little baby. I never thought I could have so much love for a dog! I haven’t [Continue Reading…]
Why I Love Community Dog Parks
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Beneful. All opinions are 100% mine. When Charley was a puppy, we lived in an extremely dog-friendly apartment complex in Austin, Texas. The complex had two enclosed dog parks plus a long dog walking trail–it was awesome! Since he was my only dog (and [Continue Reading…]
The Financial Cost of Owning a Dog
I have a sweet dog named Charley, and he’s my favorite. He’s the co-star of my Instagram, my constant companion, and my comic relief. He wasn’t meant to be a therapy dog, but he’s basically become one–just a few minutes with him and any anxiety I’m dealing with just melts. I never had any pets growing [Continue Reading…]
2 Years With My Charley
Today marks two years with my sweet Charley…two years of sweet puppy kisses and belly rubs and a little grey teddy bear following me around everywhere I go. Charley was born on September 28, 2013, and then, on this day, December 8, in 2013, I brought that sweet baby home and fell in love. My favorite [Continue Reading…]
Charley Is Growing Up + We’re Making Changes
It’s no surprise to anyone who knows me (or follows me on Instagram) that I am absolutely in love with my dog, Charley. He is a nine pound answered prayer and has brought me unbelievable joy in the past almost-two-years that I’ve been his mama. A little background: I got Charley when he was 12 [Continue Reading…]
Celebrating Summer With Charley Bear!
This post is sponsored by PetSmart. All opinions are my own. I know there are people who disagree, but I just think summertime is the best time of the year! I love the warm weather, days at the pool, cold drinks, and late nights so very much. Having a pup only makes summer even more fun! I [Continue Reading…]
11 Must-Haves for Your Dog (according to me…and Charley!)
My dog, Charley, is my pride and joy. (Serious statement.) I just love my little furball like crazy–he keeps me company, gives me a channel for my motherly instincts, and is generally a bundle of puppy joy! (You can read more about the care and keeping of Charley in this post. This about sums it [Continue Reading…]
How I Raised a Puppy as a Single Twenty-Something Who Works Full Time
A lot of people (specifically fellow unmarried twenty-somethings) ask me about my schedule and routine for my dog, Charley. “Why did you decide to get a dog?” “What do you do with him while you’re at work?” “Who watches him when you go away for the weekend?” “How do you find time to walk him?” “Is he [Continue Reading…]
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