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Article • May 10th, 2025

Raw vs. Kibble: What Research Really Says About Canine Nutrition

You’ve heard the arguments. Raw is “natural.” Kibble is “convenient.” But when it comes to your dog’s health, what does the science really say? This article breaks down the evidence, shares tips from veterinary experts like Dr. Karen Becker, and offers realistic feeding guidance for both dog and wolfdog parents.

When the Garden Becomes a Grave: Hidden Plant Dangers Every Dog Owner Must Know

What began as a simple joy—planting food and flowers—ended in a silent tragedy. This is the story of Malachi, a gentle soul lost too soon, and the dangerous truth about garden plants that every dog owner needs to know.

Article • May 6th, 2025

The Yard of Fallen Squeakers

It started with one plush toy, gutted by tiny but determined teeth. Now, the yard is littered with the remains of well-loved—and well-battled—squeakers. This is their story.

How Many Toys Does One Dog Need? (Asking for a Friend)

You buy the toy. They shred it in five minutes. You buy another. Sound familiar? From squishy plushies to wolfdog-level destruction, this story unpacks the joy, chaos, and love behind every toy in our pack’s life—and why the right number of toys is always “just one more.”

🐾 The Dog Birthday Ritual We Never Skip

Every year, I bake the cake, lay out the treats, and sing to my dogs like they’re royalty—because to me, they are. What started as a sweet gesture has become a heartfelt tradition. This is the story of the birthday ritual I created for my pack... and why we never skip it.

April 30th, 2025

The Dry Kibble Lie: What the Dog Food Industry Doesn't Want You to Know

Think kibble is safe? Think again.
For decades, we’ve been sold a convenient lie disguised as nutrition. The truth? Most dry dog food is filled with inflammatory ingredients, synthetic additives, and hidden toxins—all marketed as “balanced.” In this eye-opening article, we uncover how the dog food industry put profits over pets and what you can do to protect your pack.

April 30th, 2025

Let’s Talk Food: How Kibble Nearly Killed My Dog (And What I Feed Now)

We tried it all—Blue Buffalo, Old Roy, Diamond, Victor—but it took nearly losing Catori Eclipse to realize that dry kibble was breaking our pack from the inside out. Here’s how I took control of their nutrition and found healing through real, home-cooked food.

February 3rd, 2024

For the Love of Your Dogs | Planning for Your Dog's Future

What happens if you can’t come home? It’s a question every devoted dog parent needs to face. From legal guardianship to everyday care plans, here’s how to protect your pups—no matter what tomorrow brings.

December 28th, 2023

Life, Love, and Lots of Animals

What I Offer (From One Dog Mom to Another)

Before I share what I offer, just know this: EVERY STORY, LESSON, AND RESOURCE IS ROOTED IN HEART-LED CARE FOR DOGS.

From joyful zoomies to the quiet ache of goodbye, this space is for fellow dog moms navigating the ups and downs of life with dogs.

Here, I offer support through real-life experiences, natural dog care tips, and the kind of truth-telling only another pet parent could offer.

Meet the Dog Mom Behind the Words

Let me introduce myself the way our dogs would want—honestly and from the heart.

I’M MICHELLE—DOG MOM, STORYTELLER, AND GUARDIAN OF OUR PACK.

My journey with rescue dogs, wolfdogs, and everything in between has been shaped by connection, instinct, and loss.

This space isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Everything I share comes from walking beside my animals, not above them.

How I Walk This Path

I don’t just work—I live and breathe this bond.

EVERY WORD I WRITE IS GUIDED BY LOVE, LOSS, AND A DEEP RESPECT FOR THE DOGS WE SHARE OUR LIVES WITH.

My process is grounded in experience-based dog parenting, research-backed care, and instinct.

Some days I’m moving fast with the pack; other days, I’m listening for the quiet howl of grief or joy.

Through it all, I write—to honor them, and to help you honor yours.