When I started dog walking, my intention was never to do it forever. It was to stop working in a bar, and start working with …
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Big News
When my partner and I decided to get a puppy – a doberman puppy, of all things; an ambitious choice as a first dog for …
Tools of the Trade
I’ve been seeing a weird trend lately – I’m talking three dogs in the last two weeks – of people who have their dogs on …
He was the Most Innocent Thing I’d Ever Seen
Text of story below, though I recommend this one be heard and not read. He was a Christmas dog. I had been …
Tough Choices
Pets live a long time. Never mind things like parrots and turtles; my doberman has an estimated lifespan of twelve years, and domestic cats can …
A Call for Submissions! – Have you fostered animals? I want to hear about it!
I am starting a new sort of project compiling people’s stories and experiences with fostering animals. If you have ever been a foster parent to …
Moving Day!
My little family has a lot of big changes lined up! Athena, my partner, and I are moving – still within the city, but to …
Workshop #1 – KPA
I have just gotten back from a whirlwind of a weekend in Michigan. Athena and I drove down Friday night, and drove back Sunday night, …
Learning and Growing
I am notorious for not being able to just let things go. I’m working on it. Really. But I have a couple “hot topics” that …
Man And Dog
Here, Colville reveals his deep respect for animals with a role reversal: a man serving his dog. The painting shows a caring and trusting …