#DogsofBluesky #BestFriends #PTSD 4 years ago, I met this scared little boy. He needed a home where he was safe…and he came into my life when I needed him most. Life is amazing with my dear AJ. His presence is a blessing, and I’m so grateful every day with him at my side. ❤️

#ThrowbackThursday #DogsofBluesky #BestFriends Just over 4 years ago, these boys Beau & AJ had just met, and were already inseparable pals! This video clip was actually featured, albeit briefly, on MeTV’s “Toon In with Me”, the morning cartoon show we still watch together every day! ❤️

#DogsofBluesky #ptsd When he sees me getting ready for bed, AJ always gets there first. Until she passed away in ‘24, my sweet cat Monkey slept beside me. My dear, anxious AJ watched over her in her final days, & has since claimed her spot as his own. He watches over me now, as I do for him. ❤️

#DogsofBluesky While watching cartoons, I glance to my left, and get a look that takes my breath away. ❤️ Happy Wednesday!

#BestFriends #DogsofBluesky The best way to wake up is with my little buddy’s foot in my face. It seems like only yesterday my AJ was terrified to be touched. Love and persistence won out, and now he barely leaves my side. I hope he feels as safe and loved as he makes me feel. ❤️

#DogsofBluesky Today, my sweet, anxious AJ and I celebrate our 4th anniversary together. I am so proud of how far he’s come, and the trust he places in me. Using my knee as his pillow is the most awesome feeling in the world, and I love him with all my heart. My dearest little boy. ❤️

#DogsofBluesky #BestFriends My dear Beau loves the snow! ❤️❄️

#BestFriends Watching these best friends play is pure joy, as much for me as for them! ❤️

#throwbackthursday Taken shortly after moving, as my dear friends 99 and Monkey adjusted to their new home. We lost 99 in ‘21. Her best friend Monkey passed away in ‘24. 💔 In the background, a pic of my old friends Waldo and his pal Puppy. ❤️ Can’t wait to hold them all again someday.

#DogsofBluesky #BestFriends The snow is (slowly) receding, yet there’s still a large pile at the end of the driveway, pushed there by the snowplow. Candy has decided that’s the best spot from which to watch for squirrels. Our dearest guardian! ❤️

To be looked at like this makes my world perfect. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ #DogsofBluesky #BestFriends

#DogsofBluesky #BestFriends My sweetest Candy!

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #ptsd My anxious boy, AJ, has come so far. Soon, he’ll have been with me 4 years. He’s still shy, & still so cautious, but every day I see his smile. He’s my dearest shadow. On the sofa, I feel him quietly climb up beside me, bury his head, & relax. I’m in heaven. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends I’m in love. And I’m thankful each and every day. Winter, ‘25/‘26 (so far!) ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #tongueouttuesday My sweet boy AJ, enjoying the snow! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #snow Fun in the snow! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends With the crazy cold weather happening outside, Candy is very happy to be tucked under her blanket on the sofa! Stay warm and safe, everyone! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Only a few hours ago, the snow on the ground was almost gone! As soon as the fresh snow started coming down, I knew I had to take these friends out to play! ❤️ Stay warm!

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends I love seeing Beau, Candy, and AJ so happy! (And I love that they held this pose while I fumbled for my phone!) ❤️

I love my dog(s). ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends AJ loves the snow! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends The looks I get! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Candy’s smile is simply awesome! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #tongueouttuesday I watch cartoons and have coffee. Candy snoozes next to me on the sofa! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends The look that tells me everything I need to know. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #ptsd When AJ falls asleep on my chest and begins to snore, I wonder if I’m in heaven. There was a time when he would do anything to avoid being touched. Gaining his trust is still a work in progress, but moments like this make me so happy, knowing he feels secure. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends “I always feel like somebody's watchin' me… And I have no privacy (Oh-oh-oh) I always feel like somebody's watchin' me… Tell me, is it just a dream?” ❤️❤️❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends My dear friend Beau. I’m so proud of what a gentle boy he is. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Smile! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #ptsd AJ’s anxiety is only matched by his tenderness. When I wake and find him against my side, I pray he feels as safe as I do. His smiles are simply the best. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends “It’s in the trees! It’s coming!”

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Smiles. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Warmth. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Wisdom. ❤️

#dogsofbluesky # best friends Dad, there’s a squirrel up there!

I miss my girl with all of my heart and soul, and can’t wait to hold her again someday. My dearest Monkey. ❤️

#hauntedhouses Happy Halloween everyone! Please be safe!

The lady of the house, my sweetest Candy, wishes everyone a happy and peaceful Saturday! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends The most beautiful smile from my dear, anxious little buddy AJ. ❤️ Hope he inspires more smiles!

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends I’m stupidly happy. ❤️🤪

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends I live for these looks. ❤️

A very happy birthday to Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó, better known as #BelaLugosi, born this day in 1882. He defined forever the appearance of the #vampire, after starring in the 1931 film #Dracula. He was then immortalised in #gothicrock by #Bauhaus in their 1979 debut single "Bela Lugosi's Dead"

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Pumpkin Spice AJ! His smile makes my heart happy! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends Absolute joy!

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends After morning play outside, Candy and AJ snooze together on the sofa! ❤️

#throwbackthursday #dogsofbluesky #bestfriends AJ, when he was just a puppy, adopted our beautiful senior girl Hazel as his “Mom”. He loved her so deeply, and she relished being the center of his attention! ❤️

#dogsofbluesky #HappyBirthday Happy Birthday to my amazing “little buddy” AJ, who turns 4 years old today! As anxious as he may be, he always astounds me with his bravery, and his devotion to his friends. I couldn’t be more proud. ❤️ HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEET BOY!!!

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #TongueOutTuesday Beau and AJ. My two handsome guys, & best pals since the day they met! ❤️ Always by my side…unless they see a squirrel! 😂

#dogsofbluesky #bestfriends #thenandnow Then (2021), and now. My sweetest Candy. ❤️