Whenever I call the vet for an appointment for Teddy or Bear, I always identify myself as their mom. That’s exactly how my heart feels. I know I’m not alone in this. Look around at your friends, your social media feeds, or even the aisles of your local grocery store. We don’t just buy dog food …
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I have been referring to Teddy and Bear as my furry kids for a long time. And I’m noticing more and more on social media that other people are referring to their animals as their children. This certainly isn’t a movement I started, but it is an indication that a new awareness is growing, which …
On Christmas Eve, Teddy and Bear will wake up with a significant feeling. They don’t know the date.They don’t know what Christmas Eve means on a calendar.But they know something is different. The house feels softer.The light feels warmer.And Mom moves just a little more slowly, as if the day itself has asked everyone to be gentle. Teddy …
Some years, Christmas arrives loudly.With lists, lights, plans, and expectations.And some years it arrives softly, almost hesitant, as if it’s not quite sure it’s welcome.This year feels like the quieter kind. I find myself not reaching for glittery words or perfect sentiments. Instead, I’m sitting with the stillness. With the pause between songs on the radio. …
Pennsylvania’s Step Toward Recognizing Pets as Family This morning’s news signaled a potential shift: Pennsylvania may soon treat pets as family, not property. For animal lovers, this marks a critical breakthrough in how society values these relationships. As the story unfolds, Pennsylvania’s House has passed a bill altering how companion animals are treated in divorce proceedings. …
Decorating the tree took time this year. Bear considers any task I do a shared activity and wants to participate, so setting up the tree required patience. I selected unbreakable ornaments and placed them carefully, while Bear tried to help and Teddy observed. Decorating this tree could never be a solo project. When the tree came …
A Teddy and Bear Moments Story Each dog in our playgroup has their own way of shining, but there is something unmistakably bright about Summer Girl. She has brought her own golden warmth into the house every weekend, trotting through the door with a spark in her eyes and a tail that swished like a …
A Teddy and Bear Moments Story “Every season brings new adventures for Teddy and Bear, but Christmas seems to bring out something extra magical in them. It may be the twinkle of lights or the promise of a cozy fire, or it may be that this time of year reminds them how much love fills …
In the world of Teddy and Bear that I write about, a series I started to share the everyday adventures of my beloved furry babies, I often share funny stories, detective cases, biscuit negotiations, and the quiet wisdom that seems to follow these two golden souls everywhere they go. But now and then, a more …
A reflection on dog cognition, companionship, and the next chapter in the evolution of our four-pawed family Every story in the Teddy and Bear Moments series is a celebration of the small joys and big personalities that fill my home with laughter and love. These two golden boys have a unique way of turning everyday …
