Twenty‑Seven Walks, Twenty‑Seven Memories: Dixie in 2024

Dixie’s Year in Photos — 2024, The Dream She Lived

I spent some time going through old photos this week, flipping through the moments that made 2024 what it was. It wasn’t an easy year — not by a long shot. Getting out the door felt harder, the days felt heavier, and the routines didn’t always fall into place. But even in all that, Dixie had her best walks. That dog lived her dream.

Twenty‑six photos from 2024 stood out. Twenty‑six little windows into the life of a dog who was happy with everyone she walked with. Friends, family, neighbours — she collected people the way some dogs collect sticks. Every walk had a different face beside her, and she loved them all. You can see it in the photos: the big grin, the ears perked, the tail mid‑wag. She was a dog who knew she was loved.

Looking back, it’s clear that even when the year felt difficult, the memories didn’t stop forming. There were riverbank strolls, park loops, muddy paws, sunny mornings, and those quiet evening walks where the world slows down just enough to breathe. Dixie was the constant through all of it — the one pulling you forward, nudging you outside, reminding you that a good walk can fix more than people think.

Sharing these photos feels right. They’re reminders of the good days, the good people, and the good dog who made 2024 brighter than it had any right to be. Dixie lived her dream last year, and honestly, she helped make yours a little better too.

Here’s to the memories — and to the dog who made them worth keeping.

This last picture is from 2022,  but it was a good one to share at the end 

I'd like to get a couple of french bulldogs into our house, yet one dog is lots here is a photo of some other dogs i was looking at https://www.kijiji.ca/v-dogs-puppies/lethbridge/french-bulldog-pair-looking-for-their-forever-home/1740351855

The two French bulldogs came up for re‑homing at a $1000 fee, and honestly, I’m the only one in the house who thinks it’s a good deal. My wife and the rest of the family are against it, saying we don’t need more dogs and that it sounds like “buying” them. But that’s not how I see it. These two aren’t being sold — they’re being rescued. The fee is just covering the re‑homing costs, nothing more. When you look at their faces, you can tell they’re ready for a fresh start: tired little expressions, that hopeful look dogs get when they know life could be better. I keep trying to explain that it’s not about adding more chaos; it’s about giving two dogs a chance at a home where they’re actually wanted. To me, that’s worth considering.