My dog brought us closer and filled in the gaps of our family with love, laughter, and most importantly, hope.

May your holiday season be meow-y and bright!

When I brought Nukka (pronounced noo-ka) home in August of 2010, her first reaction was to jump on my face and claw me playfully.

It makes up for a lack of fiber in their diet.

When there is a lot of yelling in the house or there are fireworks outside, your dog might lick in order to calm himself. It is a coping mechanism meant to soothe him. 

Purring releases endorphins, which reduces pain.

It isn’t always a sign that they are happy. They could be expressing something else. 

If you own a cat then you have probably watched it knead blankets, pillows, or even your own lap with its paws.

Current plans: Making the damn cat read Robert I. Sutton’s The No Asshole Rule

Even on the days she frustrates me the most, she’s the best decision I’ve ever made.