You may not think that we dogs know what is happening in the world, but we do. Not bragging, but we understand life's complexities even better than you humans do. I am aware of all the division and turmoil happening in America and the fight for rights, the protests, and the social movements, such as the "Me Too" movement. I am a female dog after all, and I agree there should be complete equality no matter what your gender.

Today I wanted to tell you about a movement I want to start on behalf of pets everywhere. I call it the "We Hear You" movement. I want to break the stigma for humans everywhere who love, trust and talk to their pets. That's right. I am talking about how animals are there for you humans no matter what. We are whom you talk to as soon as you enter the door and who you hug goodnight. You can even be mad at us and we will love you no matter how mad you get. We love greeting you as if you are the most important person in the world.

I have been with my human Tom for 7 years this December. We have been through a lot together. He talks to me all the time when we are home. He is very vulnerable in front of me. I have watched him in front of the mirror with no clothes on yelling, "I need to work out more!" I have also have been there when he has had a sad day as a therapist and he comes home and asks me to sit with him as he cries. He has to do this so he doesn't cry in front of the people he works for. I have watched him dance around the house and sit at the piano making up songs sometimes for 5 hours at a time. Tom even talks to me as we walk around the town. He'll say things like; "I need to stop at Safeway," "I need to take my car into Matt," "Wow, the Oyster Bar is busy." He just talks out loud and I listen. I also am dog-sat by at least 10 of Tom's close friends and boy do I have stories. I have seen fights, kissing, singing with hairbrushes, and once in a while, someone might just try to hold a full conversation with me as if I am a person.

I LOVE that!

So, my point - don't be embarrassed. I am asking every Dog, Cat, Horse, Hamster, and Fish to come out and admit we hear everything and want you to know it is o.k.

Keep talking to us. Keep letting out your anger in front of us, not on us of course. So, cry when you need to, and ask us to cuddle up with you. Be confused and asked us for guidance. We animals have a deep sense when you're hurting, happy or lonely. That is our job. My movement is important because we animals feel the human world is getting harder for you humans to navigate. We, animals can help you by just being there to listen and love. Give it a try!