03/24/2026
10 years ago on this day, Julius and I drove from Humboldt County Animal Shelter to San Francisco, and my life forever changed. I’m so grateful to look back at every day with my sweet boi. There is something truly special about the dogs and cats; they show us what is important.
I’m a believer that your fur babies find you. A year before the shop, Matt and I bought our car together discussing the need for a hatchback for our future dog to ride in, but it wasn’t until the shop happened that our lives were suited to have one. I drove up to Humboldt on my Spring break from fashion school, and my mom, my sibling, and I set out to the animal shelters to find my dog.
The moment I saw him, I had a feeling. He had a calm, curious presence, and a slow tail wag. I didn’t take him home that day, but spent two days discussing with my family and Matt, I think that’s my dog!
The morning I went back to the city, my sibling and I went to Petco and they helped me pick out the basics of what I would need. A collar, harness, treats, and toys. Then we drove back to the shelter, and I adopted Julius on the spot.
Over the past 10 years, many of our loved fur babies have crossed the rainbow bridge, and I feel Julius knows and holds a soulful connection to the rainbow bridge where the dogs and cats watch over us and protect us. I’m so thankful for my time in this life with my boi, and I cherish each day. Happy Gotcha Day Julius!
