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The Dogs Who Heal Us: What Susan Hartzler's Life With Therapy Dogs Taught Me About Love, Loss, and Resilience
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A rescue Australian Shepherd named Seven is “running for president,” and his campaign stickers get laughs fast but the heart of this conversation goes much deeper. We sit down with author and longtime therapy dog handler Susan Hartzler to talk about the dogs who carried her through different seasons of life, from Blondie to Baldwin to her current pack, including Rosie and Paige Turner. Along the way, we get real about what it’s like to love a senior dog whose spirit is still bright even as the body slows down, and why end of life decisions can feel murky even when people…
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