In pictures this is what Joyful Paws means to me

In words, Joyful Paws represents all I’ve learned about life from my four legged friends. Cassie, my chocolate Lab led me to search for more meaning and joy in my daily life. I am grateful to her for helping  me find the courage to hire a life coach  to do just that. This led me to becoming a writer writing about what I love most–dogs and animals!  Next on my Joyful Paws journey is Frankie. Well, if you’ve been following me for any length of time you know that Frankie has been one of my biggest teachers after her diagnoses of IVDD. She helped expand my purpose to working with kids teaching powerful lessons through Frankie’s positive example. She also helped fill the empty void in my heart when we become a therapy dog team and started giving back to those in need.  She has also helped me become a stronger and more confident woman.  And then there’s Kylie, my dog who continually teaches me to slow down, soak in the moments,  and enjoy the view through her beautiful brown eyes. She is always the quiet in any storm.

Each of my dogs, as well as many animals I have met along the way always remind me to “paws” and reflect on all the joys of life… and to live as many of those joys as I possibly can.