When it’s time to say goodbye to your therapy dog, people say “you’ll just know.” But what if you don’t? In this reflection on my therapy dog Shay’s end-of-life journey, I share what I learned — sometimes you won’t know, and that’s okay. Saying goodbye is never simple, but not knowing doesn’t mean you failed them. Calm & Blue exists because of Shay and the love we shared. Trust your heart. It’s enough.

You've seen the memes about the three phases of a Lab (or insert other rambunctious breed here): We’re deep in the T-Rex phase. If it’s...

The Bluetooth Connection

On raising a therapy dog hopeful, knowing that it may not be your puppy's "thing." 

Am I crazy? I feel crazy.