One thing I’ve learned about pet ownership? Expect the unexpected. Like humans, it seems that all pets have a health issue at some point in their lives. Whether it’s allergies, a digestive sensitivity, an autoimmune disorder, or something else, it can be hard to figure out and manage since our pets can’t speak. 

 Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Freshpet. All opinions are my own!

Early on, I learned Rigby has a sensitive tummy. That means he’s a little high maintenance when it comes to meal time, and traditional dog kibble fed as his main diet doesn’t agree with him. A few years ago, I was introduced to Freshpet at the grocery store. I accidentally forgot to replenish his normal food so he was a little short on dinner.

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With the week starting off with National Dog Day, it seems like the perfect time to celebrate our best furry companions! Having a dog has changed my life for the better, and I’m happy to celebrate Rigby any day of the year!

Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Snapfish. All opinions are my own!

Earlier this month, I was thrilled when Snapfish reached out to me about working on this sponsored post featuring some of their fun and unique pet gift options. I have so many photos of Rigby, from puppy to now, that having them on my phone or in a photo album doesn’t seem like enough. Meaningful gifts reflect the time spent with family and pets, and having a reminder of this reflected in our home means a lot to me.

And really, with all that has happened over the past couple of months, the timing couldn’t be better. If you don’t follow me on Instagram, then you may not know but we had a bit of a health scare with Rigby. He was having some digestive troubles and the vet said he felt a mass.

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