08/27/2026
MARTHA - THE TRAILBLAZER
I was the smallest puppy in my litter, but nobody ever bothered telling me that meant I was supposed to act small. If there’s a trail, I take it. If there’s a creek, I splash through it. If there’s a dog twice my size, I assume we’re about to become friends. Someone has to go first. It usually ends up being me.
Mommy Aryn and I bought our first house together. Well… she signed the papers, but I was there for the important parts. We traded a quiet cabin for a whole new world, and while Aryn was learning how to build a home, I was making sure she never had to explore it alone. Wherever she goes, I’m going too. That’s been my job since the day she brought me home.
Aryn says I’ve made her braver. I don’t know about that. I just know that if she’s about to try something new, I’ll happily take the first step. That’s what partners do. We spend our days wandering forest trails, discovering new places, and seeing where the next path leads. I’ve always believed there’s something wonderful waiting around the next corner. These days, Aryn, believes it too.
Every morning begins with our banana meeting. Half for Aryn, half for me. That’s the agreement. At night, I still expect to be carried upstairs because even trailblazers appreciate a little VIP service. And every now and then I disappear to the guest room for some quiet time. I love my person with my whole heart, but even adventurers enjoy a little space after a day well spent.
I never set out to change Aryn’s life. I just wanted us to see as much of the world as we could together. Turns out those two things go hand in hand. Life gets a whole lot bigger when someone you love is willing to take the first step. I was always happy to be that someone.
Martha's story will be featured in Who's Your Doggy Vol 3.
Make sure to vote in September for which dog will make the cover 😊🥰