29/10/2025
Last week marked 5 years with my Paddles 🖤 The past month was a roller coaster to say the least and I couldn’t be more thankful to call this tiny, spunky, spirited, sensitive, squirrel-chasing girl my own.
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5 years ago I cried to my foster-buddy, feeling terrible that I was adopting an “easy to place” dog when I thought I had the capacity to handle a more challenging adoption. Looking back, Paddles is exactly the dog I needed, she has taught me that I can’t plan for everything, to slow down and cuddle on the couch, and to give up the last bite of my treats so that she can enjoy them too. She is my proudest (foster) failure.
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She has flown to California, stayed at hotels all around New England, attended a handful of parties and is a frequent flyer on Metro North. She is my constant companion, the reason to stop hitting snooze in the morning, and my reminder to stop to observe my surroundings. She is my home ❤️
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Our time with our dogs is never guaranteed, so although I hope for another decade with my girl, I will cherish every day I have with her as it comes. Happy Gotcha Day my Paddles 🥹
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PS: Huge thank you to for responding to my shot in the dark message and for taking these photos of us. It is a rare treat to be on this side of the camera. I have loved Leila’s work for many years and I will cherish these photos forever. (Swipe to the end for the squirrel that crashed our session)
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