A letter from your fur friend:
My human tells me that it’s almost time to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome in a brand new year. She said this is the perfect time to reflect on the last 12 months and decide my resolutions for 2023.
I didn’t understand what “resolutions” meant until my pawrents explained that they are a sort of to-do list or goals I want to achieve over the next year.
So I’ve been thinking a lot about 2022, and even though it was lots of fun, I think next year can be even better. If you and your pawrents are writing resolutions for 2023, here are some ideas that might inspire you.
Expand My Diet and Eat Healthily
Eating is one of my favourite things to do, but sometimes I get bored of the same foods day in and day out. When I asked the dog-tor whether or not my diet is important, she said that balancing my nutrition would keep me fit and healthy (which means I’ll have the energy to play lots more games) and could extend my life (which is pawsome because it means I’ll get to see even more new years)!
So one day, when my pawrents went to work, I barked at Alexa and asked her to find me the best doggy foods around. She suggested I try something called “Dinner Bowl” by Mad Paws, which is fantastic because it has recipes crafted by pet nutritionists (and those humans know exactly which foods I need to keep me healthy).
My pawrents said we could start ordering from Mad Paws THIS week, making me very excited! They said the meals are nutritious, affordable, and easy. I don’t know what “affordable” means, but I’m guessing it’s something good. And I’ve chosen my first bowl already! I’m going to have the “Live Laugh Lamb” packed with tasty chunks of meat and vitamin-rich vegetables like carrot, sweet potato, broccoli, and spinach.
I chose this because it looks yummy, AND I like the name. Living and laughing are everything I want for 2023.
Socialise More
I’m sitting by the window, waiting for my humans to come home and thinking about how much fun I will have on tonight’s walk. Do you know why I enjoy walkies so much? Not only do I get to explore hundreds of new sights and smells, but I also get to see other dogs – and that’s pretty fun!
My humans are pawsome, and I love them with all my heart, but playing with them is not the same as playing with other dogs. Sometimes my human talks about her “friends” and how much she enjoys spending time with them. I think I might like to make new friends and spend time with them.
Then, as I watch through the window, I see a human walk past with not one, not two, but five doggies! I barked over to them and asked if she was their mummy. They said, “No, she’s our pet sitter.”
“Pet sitter?” I thought to myself. “I wonder what that means…” Well, I’ve discovered exactly what it means, and it is paws-itively brilliant. Mummy can sign up as a pet sitter, and other doggies will come to our house and play with me! And I know how I can persuade her – she can earn up to $1600; that would buy me a lot of Dinner Bowls. The more we pet sit, the more money mummy can earn and the more furry friends I can make.
Make Every Day Fun
My pawrents say that the weekend is the best time because they don’t have any work or “responsibilities.” But the weekend is only TWO days, and the week is FIVE days. I told mummy that she needs to set this resolution with me and that in 2023 we should make every day fun.
She said I don’t understand because I don’t have to work. But I told her that doing even one fun thing each day would make the week so much better. She said that was a good point and asked me how we could make each day more fun. I had the perfect response.
“Let’s buy a Waggly Box,” I said. “They’ll deliver a little bit of fun to us every month and give us something to be excited about.” She thinks it looks pawsome, but I have to wait until Christmas Day before I’m allowed to open my first one. Still, that will make for a very Yappy Christmas.
Stress Less
Thinking about 2023 makes me feel su-paw because I have so much to look forward to; delicious dinners, new friends, and lots of toys and games to enjoy with my family. Still, with all that excitement, I’ll need time to unwind and relax each day.
Creating a calm environment is one of the best ways to alleviate stress, and having a space to retire to for afternoon naps would be an excellent way to relax and unwind. Usually, I take a nap on the couch, or sometimes on my pawrents bed, but I don’t feel like those spaces are mine, if you know what I mean.
I would love to have a bed all of my very own, so I’ve written a letter to Santa Paws and asked him to bring me a SASH calming bed for Christmas day. I chose this one because it looks so plush and soothing; I can picture myself unwinding there after a long day’s playing and feeling like I’m in heaven. And its durable, scratch-resistant nature means it will last me a long time.
My pawrents tell me I’ve been a good boy all year, so I have my paws and tail crossed that I’ve been a good enough boy for Santa to reward me with this treat.
Stay Healthy and Feel Good
My new balanced diet and exercise routine should make 2023 my healthiest year yet. Still, my dog-tor said I should check out Pet Chemist to provide me with treatments and supplements to be my best self.
After looking on their website, I realise that fresh breath oral care might be a doggone good idea and the chicken toothpaste sounds much tastier than mummy’s minty toothpaste, which is filled with toxic xylitol. There are so many products here that will make me a happier and healthier version of myself, and my pawrents can purchase my flea and worm treatments at the same time.
I can’t wait to get started on my 2023 New Year resolutions, which will begin shortly, after a visit from Santa Paws.
