Dear Pittie Princess, I adopted you 3 years ago today. You were anxious and shut down, I was anxious and grieving. You had been left in the country, ripped away from your puppies. I was battling severe anxiety & panic attacks. In the middle of that mental haze, I decided I needed a dog. … More Dear Pittie Princes,
Winter in Minnesota is long…roughly 6 months long. Now that I’m experiencing my second winter, I’ve learned my relationship/attitude changes depending on which month it is. November and December…..I love winter. I appreciate the snow and the cold leading up to Christmas. Honestly, it is magical to have snow at Christmas time, even for this … More When Winter is Long
Growing up my family always had dogs, mainly Labradors and German Shorthairs. When I decided to adopt a dog of my own 2 years ago, I decided to remain open to a variety of breeds of dogs. In California, most rescues have large amounts of Pitbulls in their care. This is for a variety of … More 5 Things I Didn’t Know About Pitbulls until I Adopted Serena
In Todays post I’m going to do something a little different. I was inspired to write this post by an incredible Facebook group I’m a apart of that’s specifically for women Pitbull owners. It’s a place where people can ask each other for advice, share pictures of their cute dog babies, and seek encouragement about … More Friday Favorites
When I decided to adopt a dog, I knew I needed a dog who was kid and dog friendly. I’m an auntie to 4 amazing kiddos and my parents have an amazing German Short-Hair Pointer named Nikko. My new dog HAD to get along with Nikko and the Hart Kids. Well, I got lucky because … More Nikko + Serena Forever
Early this morning Serena and I left my parents house to head to Peet’s Coffee. This coffee shop (which was 1 block from my apartment) became an important part of our community. Part of the routine I established with Serena was an early morning walk and an evening walk. During our early morning walk we woul … More One Last Walk
On February 17, 2017 I made the best decision of my life. I adopted my dog Serena. I’m so grateful that I thought to take a picture of us that evening because it serves as a reminder of just how far we’ve come together. When I adopted Serena, I was at the height of my … More Serena Joy Klippenes – Pittie Princess
Finding Joy in the Journey with my dog by my side
Adventures With A Pitbull 