Lisa Gibson+FollowThe wrong barkThis morning, Kevin heard a dog barking outside. Instantly, he ran to the window like it was a crime scene. He barked back— loud, determined, like he was solving a great injustice. Then the mailman appeared. Turns out… the “dog” was just a neighbor’s ringtone. Kevin froze, looked at me, and trotted away like nothing happened. #Pets #Dogs #DogLife820Share
Lisa Gibson+FollowKevin’s new hiding spotKevin discovered a “new” hiding spot today. It’s behind the laundry basket in the hallway. At least, he thinks I can’t see him there. His entire back end is sticking out, tail wagging like crazy. When I pretended to walk past without noticing, he peeked his head out, then jumped forward like a superhero revealing himself. He’s very proud. I’m just impressed he didn’t knock the basket over this time. #Pets #Dogs #FunnyDogs160Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 166 — the sound of rainIt rained all morning. That slow, steady kind of rain that makes the whole house feel quieter. Grace followed me from room to room, then finally curled up beside the window. Her head rested on her paws, eyes half-closed as she listened. I made another cup of coffee and sat on the floor next to her. We didn’t need to talk. The rain did all the talking for us. #Pets #Dogs #RainyDays341Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 165 — the morning walkWe took the long route today. The one past the park, where the grass is still wet from last night. Grace stopped every few steps— to sniff a bench, to watch a squirrel dart across the path, to stand still like she was thinking about something important. The air felt fresh. I let her take her time. It wasn’t about getting anywhere. It was about being here. #Pets #Dogs #MorningWalk120Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 160 — the porch eveningsWe sat on the porch tonight, Grace and I. The air had that early-spring chill, but I didn’t mind. She watched the street, ears flicking at every distant sound. I watched her. Not thinking about work, or the news, or the messages I hadn’t answered. Sometimes the best way to end the day is to do nothing at all—together. #Pets #Dogs #PorchTime 90Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 155 — coffee and companyThe morning felt heavier than usual. Bills on the table, phone buzzing, a list of things I didn’t want to do. I poured my coffee and sat down anyway. Grace walked over, slow as always. She didn’t climb on me, didn’t demand anything—just leaned her head on my knee. The buzzing stopped feeling so loud. And for a moment, it was just me, the coffee, and her breathing. #Pets #Dogs #QuietMornings102Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 152 — she barked (just once)I almost dropped my coffee. Grace doesn’t bark. Not at squirrels, not at delivery trucks, not even at fireworks. So when I heard that single, sharp bark from the living room— I froze. I peeked around the corner. She was standing on the rug, tail low, ears forward, staring out the window. A squirrel. I smiled. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t angry. Just her voice. For the first time, really using it. #Pets #Dogs #FindingHerVoice 2788Share
Michael+FollowAfter 7 Years Waiting... Dog Returned AgainFor a shelter dog who longs for a loving home, every day feels like an eternity. The canines can do nothing else but wait for someone to finally notice them and give them a chance to prove that they are worthy of love. Nitro waited for his chance at love for seven long years. Despite calling the shelter his home for so long, the dog didn’t give in to sadness and kept hoping that his time would finally come. However, when it finally seemed like everything was falling into place, something unexpected happened. #dogs #puppy #pet #animal #doglovers21422Share
Lisa Gibson+Followhe got jealous of the vacuum cleaner You know that look when your dog thinks someone else is stealing their attention? Yeah. That was Kevin today—with the vacuum. I was cleaning the carpet, not even thinking about him, and suddenly… he jumps right between me and the vacuum and starts barking like it’s a threat to national security. Then he tried to sit on the vacuum. As if to say, “This thing? No. You pet ME.” Honestly, I’m a little afraid to clean now. I’ve created a monster. #Pets #Dogs #JealousKevin873Share
Courtney Casey+Follow🐾 day 136 — she explored the backyard on her ownIt took months. But today, I left the back door open—and she went out. On her own. No coaxing, no treats, no leash. Just a quiet, curious walk into the yard. She sniffed the grass. Watched a bird. Then laid down under the tree and just… stayed. I kept the screen door open and watched her from the kitchen. And my heart stayed right there with her, in the sun. #Pets #Dogs #BraveSteps675Share
