Yesterday, my best friend — my fearless four-legged buddy, Milo — crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know Milo was always by my side: sitting under my desk while I worked, joining me for countless coffee runs, and barking during livestreams just to remind me who was really in charge. He was the calm (and sometimes neurotic!) constant in my every day.

In this episode, I read aloud the article I wrote for Work Fame about saying goodbye to him — and I share a few reflections in between.

I talk about:

• The heartbreak and strange reality of making “that” decision
• The signs we noticed, and how quickly things changed
• Finding peace in knowing we gave him the best life: beach walks, Thermomix meals, love on repeat
• The beautiful Robert Dessaix essay “What Is a Dog?” that helped me put words to what dogs really mean to us — that they’re not just pets, or companions, or friends… they’re something beyond definition

I also reflect on how much joy Milo brought to our lives, and how, like the Hilltop Hoods lyric goes:

“I applied for a rescue dog, but if I get your dog, you’re rescuing me.”

That line sums it up perfectly.

❤️ Milo lived a life of daily adventures, warm laps, and endless cuddles. And I find comfort in knowing he got his second run at life — and made ours so much richer.

If you’ve ever had to say goodbye to a beloved pet, I hope this episode brings you some comfort too.

📰 Mentioned in this episode:

• What Is a Dog? by Robert Dessaix – The Guardian
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🎧 Thanks for being here — for the good days, and the not-so-good ones. I’ll speak to you tomorrow.

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