How to Make Friends

Learning how to make friends. We walk past this corner house almost every day, depending on our route. A few months ago, we were passing by and this beautiful pup popped up. We came around the corner and she(?) popped up again. Penelope was excited but too frightened to act. Since that day, we’ve continued to pass the house and, every time, @penelophant head-tilt-peers up the wall. Tonight, I really didn’t have the energy to walk Penelope. I ran for the first time in 2 years today and 6.25 miles killed me. But Penelope wanted a walk so badly—so I took her. From across the street, I could see our new friend in the open doorway, so we crossed the street. I’m so glad I did!! Seeing Penelope learn the world isn’t all scary is pretty incredible. It has helped me to learn the same. Two years to get to this point. Worth every tear I shed when I thought she would never feel safe enough to love humans or unfamiliar animals. #recovery #trauma #traumadog #karmarescue #pitbullmodelingschool (at Playa del Rey Beach)