Designs by Denise

09/11/2026

Nearly 300 to 400 search and rescue dogs worked at Ground Zero in the days and weeks following September 11th. They moved through rubble and ash alongside first responders, their presence offering comfort and purpose when the world felt shattered. These weren't just working dogs—they were partners, steadying forces, quiet heroes in an unimaginable tragedy.

All of them have since passed. But what they did in those darkest hours remains a testament to what dogs are capable of: unwavering courage, relentless devotion, and a willingness to work until there's nothing left to give. They didn't understand the scale of loss around them. They only knew they had a job to do and people who needed them.

Their legacy lives on in every search and rescue dog working today, in every handler who trusts their dog's instincts, and in every person who remembers what these beautiful souls accomplished when it mattered most. They deserve to be honored not just on this day, but always.

08/27/2026

Praying for Nepal✝️

Yesterday evening at Garden of the Gods.

08/25/2026

RIP Now singing with the angels💜😇

08/17/2026

I keep coming back to this photograph and thinking about Hayden’s courage.

I hope people remember this part of her and that it doesn’t get lost in the noise, the headlines, or the flattening of public figures into story and spectacle.

Long before it was common for public figures to speak out, Hayden understood something simple and difficult: visibility is not just something you are given, but something you can give away. And she gave hers, again and again, in service of things larger than herself.

She stepped into direct action for animal rights, including entering the waters of Taiji to confront the dolphin slaughter, fully aware of the risk of arrest. She supported marine conservation and broader animal welfare efforts, not as distant endorsements, but as personal alignment.

Her sense of solidarity also extended globally. During the Euromaidan protests, she stood with Ukrainians calling for democratic change, placing herself, inside a moment of political upheaval that also carried personal meaning for her.

And perhaps most quietly powerful, she spoke openly about what so many are taught to hide: domestic violence, postpartum depression, addiction, recovery, and abuse. She did not share these things for ease or attention, but because she understood what her silence could cost others.

Her activism was not polished or performative. It was instinctive, human, sometimes messy, often vulnerable, and always sincere. She was willing to be uncomfortable, to be misunderstood, and to speak before the world was ready to listen.

Hayden was a gifted actor, but that was only part of what she gave us. She used her voice. She showed up. She cared fiercely.

I hope that is remembered too, the way she chose to stand in the world when it mattered.

Rest in peace, Hayden. You deserved so much more time and your courage deserves to be remembered.

08/02/2026

Today marks 150 years of Colorado's statehood 🏔️
How are you celebrating?

08/01/2026

07/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared the campaign, or helped spread the word. Because of your support, the Moon Camp property next to Jackie and Shadow’s habitat will now be permanently protected. What was once planned for development will remain open space for bald eagles and the many other species that depend on it. This is a reminder that when people come together, we really can make a difference. Thank you for helping protect Big Bear’s wildlife for generations to come. 🦅💚