New Year, New Adventures, and New Year Goals with Your Pet

If you’re anything like me, you’ve had some time to reflect on what worked for you, what didn’t, and what changes you want to make in this new year.

For me, the hustle and bustle of December tends to dictate my personal goals for the coming year. Although I try to lead an active lifestyle that includes Neon as much as possible, I really want to make an effort in calming the external noise and connecting more with nature together in 2025. While it’s good for my own brain and soul to unplug and revel in the wild beauty of forests, beaches, and nature in general, they also offer all kinds of scents and adventures for Neon. Nothing makes her happier than the smells of dried seaweed or the sound of waves crashing at the beach (the latter of which seem to really confuse and delight her in equal parts) or running at her own pace and finding sticks way too big for her to carry on a hike in the countryside.

I’m realizing as I write this that our pets are a reflection of us in some ways. I’m not very good at sitting still, and my best days tend to be so busy that when the sun sets, I’m ready to plop down on the couch without any guilt. I’ve sort of created a version of that lifestyle for Neon: she gets a long walk in the morning then goes to camp with a dozen other local dogs where she gets to run with a pack for hours before returning home in the afternoon for a big sleep. See? We’re basically the same person/dog, so why shouldn’t our resolutions align!

The point of all this is that for 2025, I want more of the things that are already working for me and my pet. While I’ll always have moments of worry where I question if she’s happy or bored (what’s going on in her head??), I think it can be just as important to reflect on the things that currently serve us so well.

I will be cheering you on this year as you tackle your resolutions, hopefully with your pet at your side!

Here’s to a healthy and happy 2025!
xx, Antoni & Neon