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What i’ve learned after four years of blogging, working in rescue, and starting my own business.

Four years ago I emBARKED (see what I did there?!) on this little adventure. While scrolling through Instagram, I came across a fashion blogger with her dog. I was bummed to see she had purchased the dog from a breeder because immediately I saw the potential and the value of her platform for rescue animals. …

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one year later: What it’s like evaluating dogs for a rescue

In November of 2019, Second City Canine rescue asked me to become an Intake Coordinator for their rescue. Intake Coordinators are responsible for handling the admission of animals into a rescue’s program. Generally, they go to open-admission shelters to evaluate animals and “pull” animals that fit what they’re looking for. When SCCR asked me to …

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How depression and anxiety took hold of my life

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A few weeks ago I met Penelope, a dog who had been

A few weeks ago I met Penelope, a dog who had been thrown from a moving car. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan saw it happen and brought her into @chicagoanimalcare to get the care she needed. Naturally, she was a bit wary of people, but after spending time with her, it was clear she was still willing to trust people and give lots of love. Penelope was pulled out of the shelter by @onetailatatime and I’m so thankful she’ll have a lifetime a love ahead of her!!
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Benign. The one word that I had been waiting to he

Benign. The one word that I had been waiting to hear since waking up Friday morning and finding a lump in my breast. I took it seriously and went to the doctor that afternoon expecting it to be something nominal. Unfortunately, my doctor couldn’t be sure what it was and scheduled me for a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound the following Monday morning. The weekend was brutal but I filled it with friends and animals to keep my mind off things.

I felt almost silly driving to the imagining center on Monday. I thought that the radiologist would take one look at this lump and tell me it was nothing to be worried about. But yet again, that wasn’t the case. I was told it looked suspicious and they wanted to biopsy the mass as well as my lymph node later that day. Cancer was discussed as a high probability but I was told not to panic until the pathology results came back. Easier said than done. The biopsy was rough but I was beyond thankful to have it done and be that much closer to answers.

Yesterday, I got a call letting me know the results were benign and that the lump was an abscess. There was a lot of crying all around and I felt like I could breath for the first time in five days. I’ll be meeting with a breast surgeon on Tuesday morning to discuss my plan of care moving forward.

I’m grateful to my team of doctors and nurses who went above and beyond to make me feel as comfortable as possible. Thank you to my friends who showered me with texts, calls, and gifts. Thank you to my family who researched everything so I didn’t have to and answered my calls at all hours. And finally, thank you to my incredible husband of 5 years for being my rock and my calm through it all.

Please examine your breasts regularly. Get things checked out even when you think it’s silly. Encourage friends to get their mammograms even though they’re incredibly uncomfortable. For information about early screening and free mammograms, visit @nbcf. To support women going through breast cancer, consider donating to @thepinkfund.

I took this pic after my first shower in 5 days, air dried hair, and no makeup. I’ve never loved my body more. Let’s go save all the damn animals.

Happy (fifth!) Anniversary to my partner in crime,

Happy (fifth!) Anniversary to my partner in crime, cats, and canines. This past year was difficult in so many ways and it only made me love you more. Don’t know how I got so lucky but I’ll take it and run with it and fill it up with animals. Love you Chris.
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Photos: @jennamarie_photo @margaretrajic

On the blog: why I’m seeing pandemic puppies in

On the blog: why I’m seeing pandemic puppies in shelters (and what I hope to do about it!) Meet Hazelnut, a puppy store purchase in 2020 and now in need of a new home. Yes, she’s beyond adorable and full of wiggles and kisses. She is available for adoption through @chitownpitties! Link in bio for more! Photo: @margaretrajic

#englishbulldog #englishbulldogsofinstagram #bulldogsofig #bulldogsofinsta #bulldogsinstagram #bulldogpuppies #bulldogoftheday #bulldognation #englishbulldogpuppy #springfashion #veganfashion #crueltyfreefashion #englishbulldogcommunity #opttoadopt

It’s been over a year since I walked dogs at @ch

It’s been over a year since I walked dogs at @chicagoanimalcare just for the sake of walking dogs. I got to do that today and it was everything. I didn’t evaluate them, pick them apart behaviorally or medically or brainstorm if they’d fit into a certain foster... I just got to be with them. Walking dogs at CACC and letting them just be dogs and enjoying them for who they are, that’s my happy place. The first dog is Lousilla and the second is Precious. Both are absolutely perfect and available for rescue (aka foster) now! The third pic is a teeny tiny kitten that came in with 4 littermates and a mama. Kitten season is here!! If you’re interested in fostering, just let me know 😉
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Happy Easter!! This was the first year without an

Happy Easter!! This was the first year without an Easter egg hunt because we’re “adults” now, whatever that’s supposed to mean. I have sent my complaint to HR as this is wildly unacceptable. In all seriousness though, this was also the first holiday we got to spend with family in over a year and I’m so thankful for that. So I’ll just go buy myself some Reese’s eggs and call it a win ❤️
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Dress: @ableshoppe
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Please, leash you f*cking dog. On the blog, all th

Please, leash you f*cking dog. On the blog, all the reasons why it’s so crucial to walk your dog on a leash while in public. Not only is it for the protection of you and your dog, but so many others. Please, pleeeease leash your dogs people!! Link in bio for more of my rant.
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Photo: @margaretrajic
Mask: @bri_does_crafts
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Congrats Tiny Tim from @heartland_animal_shelter on being adopted!!
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My little Turbo is officially available for adopti

My little Turbo is officially available for adoption and whoever takes this lady into their home is in for a total treat!! Out of the almost 100 cats we’ve fostered, she’s truly been one of our favorites. Her snuggles, constant purrs, and easy-going personality has made fostering her a total breeze. Turbo is about 4 months old and would love someone who can give her all the attention she deserves!! Turbo is available for adoption through @thecatcade ❤️
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This petite, sweet lady is Cheza and she’s been

This petite, sweet lady is Cheza and she’s been waiting a forever family for more than 6 months and I don’t get it. She was originally found as a stray and brought to @chicagoanimalcare where she was so scared and shut down. Over time, she became a volunteer favorite and @pibbles_n_company took her in as a foster. She loves other dogs, is potty-trained, crate-trained, and loves to snuggle. She is fearful of new people so a quieter home with savvy adults would suite her best. She’s absolutely adorable and would love to find her forever home soon!! Adoptable through @secondcityk9.
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Photo: @margaretrajic
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