“May you meet each moment with the kind of joy that makes life whole again.”

“All we need is love, sweet love—and sometimes, a little extra time to follow the nose.”

“They speak softly, without words—reminding me to lead with presence, not pressure. To listen. To feel. To meet them where they are.”

“In their company, we remember that joy can be easy, love can be unconditional, and compassion is a shared language.”

“Your presence is the greatest calm you can offer—more powerful than any tool, more comforting than any sound. Simply being near, grounded, and loving changes everything.”

“Some mornings begin before the sun, guided by paws and purpose — reminding me that presence doesn’t wait for daylight.”

Heading north out of Phoenix, a group of fifteen people (some known and most not) began our journey with a scenic drive towards Flagstaff, where we stopped for lunch at the charming…