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Paw Notes

A quiet column from Cassidy about the everyday life we share with dogs and cats.

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The Unmatched Feeling of a Dog Greeting You at the Door

Nora reflects on the simple, steady joy of Copper meeting her at the door every single day, and what it means to be greeted with that kind of certainty.

By Cassidy Mentzer · July 9, 2026