Darlene Woodward

This will be our first Christmas in 10 years without our heart dog, Kota, as we said good-bye to her in August. As the holiday… Read More »7 Ways To Honor A Pet At Christmas After They Have Passed

I brought home a foster dog. She’s from the south. We FINALLY got a dusting of snow this season on December 12th. It’s not much….… Read More »A Southern Foster’s First Snow

A week after the loss of my soul dog, Kota, in August, my husband, Pete, booked a Thanksgiving getaway for the two of us at… Read More »Chittenden, VT -Continuing A Bond After Pet Loss

Are you looking for the perfect pet loss memorial gift for you friend who recently said good-bye to their best fur friend? Did one of… Read More »Pet Loss Memorial Gift Guide

Have you heard of the “soul searcher” image? It’s also known as the “lookdown”. And I also am known to call it “the puppy eyes”.… Read More »Swoon-Worthy Soul Searchers

I love dogs. They make our world complete. They bring us joy. They love us unconditionally. They comfort us. They give us purpose. They teach… Read More »Why I Love Dogs – A Foster Story

Shortly before saying good-bye to Kota I reached out to my graphic designer, Monica with Sniff Design Studios, about coming up with some fun-loving Kota… Read More »Launching Fun-Loving Merchandise Line

Do you have a “rowdy rover”? Does your dog turn into “cujo” at the site of other dogs? Is your puppy easily distracted by anything… Read More »The 4 L’s To Photographing Your Rowdy Dog

Do you walk your dog daily? Should you even bother with training while walking your dog? Is there a strategy to heading out on dog… Read More »Walking Your Dog Strategy