05/14/2026
It was a freezing night around Christmas last year. I was sitting alone at my desk, anxious about the amount of projects I was trying to wrap up before the new year, and depressed about the impending winter.
It suddenly dawned on me: I’m getting older and have never had a dog. What tf am I doing??
I immediately texted one of my best friends and asked where she got her Goldens. My husband was not a fan of dogs, but I was at an emotional breaking point. I had dreamed about a Golden Retriever all my life, and desperately wanted a puppy, even if it sounded crazy and unrealistic with two little kids at home.
I was told that Sally was part of a “secret” litter—no one had dibs on any of the pups yet, and this was likely her mama’s final pregnancy. There were only 2 girls…and Sal’s personality immediately meshed with mine and what I thought would be a good fit for the family.
Turns out this pup is everything I (we’ve!!) dreamed of, and more. She’s calm, sweet, patient, and an absolute love bug. And—what I never expected—the entire energy of our household has shifted in the best way. Everyone loves her (yes, even my husband 🥹) and I finally get why they say that we don’t deserve dogs. 💕
