Listening Beyond the “Loss”

Grief can change the way we listen to our dogs. It can make us more alert to dog behavior changes, more tender, and sometimes more afraid of what we might be missing. In this piece, I’m exploring the quiet space between intuition and old heartbreak — and how pet loss can shape the way we notice our dogs, our worry, and our need to advocate for the ones we love. Because sometimes listening closely means trusting both our dogs and ourselves.