Chrissy + Boogie

Here are 7 things I love about dogs:

1. They don’t give a shit about how much money you make.

2. They make great cuddle buddies.

3. They demand that you spend time outside in nature.

4. They make sure you move your body every day.

5. They can smell your emotions—you can’t hide your feelings from them.

6. They will teach you a masterclass in unconditional love.

7. Loyalty.

When I was a kid, I had a dog named Comet. She was like a rocket: a beautiful, crazy-fast black lab who felt more like a sibling. And she kind of was, since my mom worked a lot as a nurse and I was an only child.

I remember the first time my mom and I met Comet as a tiny puppy. My mom had no interest in getting a dog, as a single mom who had too much on her plate already. But then Comet went outside to pee—sitting down. My mom had never seen a girl dog pee before. She instantly fell in love with Comet and said, “She pees like a lady.”

Dogs have a way of bringing people together and melting the protective armour around our hearts.

Thank you Chrissy for taking time out of your day to make art with a stranger. And a special thanks to Boogie, for keeping us present in the moment.

It was a treat to meet both of you.

Big love,

D

PS: If you want to see the behind the scenes video of me approaching Chrissy and Boogie and taking these photos, check out my Instagram or my TikTok.