07/01/2026
My heart is spilling over and I am inspired to introduce my sweet new baby girl, Camomile Rose (‘Camo’).
I lost my lap dog of 17 years 3 years ago and not a day has gone by where I didn’t mourn her loss- not just the loss of my dog but of a whole coping mechanism. For my entire adulthood I had a little 5 lb chihuahua mix in my lap for every milestone, heartbreak, every joy filled adventure, every cough and sniffle… she snuggled my pregnant belly twice over and kept vigil for every late night feeding… when she transitioned a massive hole was left in my heart.
A month or two ago, I was tending my garden when I saw a small white dog with beige spots on its head following me out the corner of my eye. When I turned to look, nothing was there. I was shocked, it was so real! I looked about the yard for a moment to find the dog, but quickly realized it was a vision.
But it wasn’t merely a vision. It was a message. It’s time.
pulled her parents from the streets together while mama was pregnant. In spite of their parents hardship, Camo and her large litter were brought earthside in a safe and loving foster home environment. When I saw Camo (they called her ‘Powder’ along with other snowy names from the pure white litter) posted on the rescue’s website I knew she was the dog from my vision. I think her foster felt our spirit ties in my application, I’m not sure how else I lucked out to take my pick of her litter when many submitted for this beautiful lil mutt.
When we met, my heart didn’t jump. It gently warmed and settled. I found my dog.
She is rescuing me every bit as much as I rescued her and I am so hopeful for our happy future together enjoying thrift stores and coffee shops, and of course some trail wanderin’ come springtime.
I’d like to offer an abundance of gratitude to the angelic folks at and her foster Sandra, as well as to my beloved who didn’t want another dog… but loves her as purely as I do and is helping us to raise the best good girl, just like he does all of our babies, animal and human alike. ❤️🔥