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18/12/2025

Sweden is often praised as one of the most animal‑friendly countries in the world, and its attitude toward dogs is built on one core idea: emotional wellbeing matters. Dogs are not meant to spend endless lonely hours pacing around an empty home, staring out the window, or waiting by the door in silence.​
Rather than a brand‑new headline‑making “law,” Sweden’s long‑standing animal welfare rules clearly state that dogs must never be left alone so long that they experience stress, anxiety, or suffering. Official guidelines from the Swedish Board of Agriculture emphasize regular human contact, toilet breaks, social interaction, and both mental and physical stimulation throughout the day.​
Many local authorities interpret this to mean that no dog should be left alone for more than about six hours, and young dogs or puppies for even less time. More importantly, this principle is embraced by the culture: employers allow dog‑friendly offices, dog‑sitting networks are common, neighbors look out for each other’s pets, and many people shape their schedules around their dogs’ needs.​
In Sweden, a dog is not “just a pet,” but a family member and an emotional being whose feelings matter. Instead of focusing on punishment, the system is designed to encourage kindness, reminding the world that truly loving animals means respecting their hearts as much as their basic needs.​

18/12/2025

We've all been following the news out of Bondi Beach—a place that's usually full of sun and laughter, but recently became the site of so much darkness. But amidst all that pain, a small light broke through today.

​Sassy and Matcha are finally going home.

​There's this footage circulating—you might have seen it—of the moment they were reunited with their owner. And when you hear those words, 'Let's go home,' it just hits you. You see it in the way their tails wag, that frantic, desperate relief of recognizing their person.

For a split second, in all that chaos, things felt right again for them.

They're safe. They're loved. They're headed back to the four walls they know.

​But...
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​As much as we want to celebrate that, your heart just breaks for Maui. 🥲

​Because while Sassy and Matcha are tucked in tonight, Maui is still waiting. Maui is back, but the person she's waiting for... the person who was her entire world... never coming through that door again.

​It's the side of tragedy we don't talk about enough—the animals left behind who don't understand why. They just know there's a silence where a voice used to be.

​Hug your fur babies a little tighter tonight. Tell your people you love them. Because home isn't just a place... it's the souls we share it with.

​Rest easy to those we lost. And for Maui... we're all holding you in our hearts tonight. 💔
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