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A large black, white, and tan dog with a fluffy tail is lying on a brown upholstered bench. The dog is resting one front paw on a black knitted sock and has a blue collar with a tag. The background is a textured, orange-brown furry throw.

May 30, 2026 — Connection

There is often an unspoken connection that can form between a person and a pet. I have had the privilege to pet sit for a handsome Bernese dog named Indy (see photo) for over 10 months. Perhaps I’m projecting, but I can see in his eyes a sense of awareness and affection for me. And I look at him with a similar gaze, and a warm smile, that communicates to him that he is safe with me and cared for. We don’t give our pets enough credit with how emotionally intelligent they are. Indy’s owner has told me that when he’s sitting next to her on the couch, she’ll whisper “Sean is coming today.” After hearing this, he runs to stand by the door and wait. That’s a true connection.