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Although technically just another day, New Year’s Eve always possesses an element of…let’s call it magic. It causes reflections and dreams to mingle, encourages hope and offers us a fresh start to approach with vigour, determination and positivity.

The year 2011 has been an incredible ride here at PAWSH and I am so grateful for everything that has happened. The blog was transformed into an online magazine and has published three issues (stay tuned for our fourth issue in January!) I had the wonderful opportunity to work closely with Hopeful Hearts Dog Rescue, in an effort to help dogs find new homes and have collaborated with an extremely talented group of writers, photographers and designers for which I am deeply thankful.

But most of all, it’s been absolutely lovely connecting on a daily basis with you, fellow pet-lovers who visit this little corner of cyberspace to share stories, insights, photos, hopes, fears and follies. Writing this blog each and every day brings so much joy into my life and I am immensely grateful for every single person who stops by to share their mutual adoration of the furry ones.

As I settle down to do a little personal reflection of my own, I find myself drawn to these past posts, a few favourites from a beautiful year now gone by:

— How to face a pup who cannot control their licker.

— Helping this silly sweetheart find a new home is one of my proudest accomplishments.

— Every dog owner should have a photo portrait like this.

— Lusting after the perfect pet-friendly chair.

— This ought to be on everyone’s New Year’s resolution list.

— Love to see life-saving advancements like this made in the pet world.

— I will make one of these this upcoming here.

— The absolute best wedding proposal ever — seriously!

— My darling little scruff ball during our summer getaway.

— Hmmm….perhaps more of these for 2012?

I wish you all a fun, fabulous and safe New Year’s Eve celebration! Thank you, thank you for making 2011 so memorable. I can’t wait to share some of the Pawsh surprises planned for you throughout 2012! Remember, tonight is the night of possibilities, so write down your dreams, goals and ambitions and start working towards making them come true….tomorrow, after this evening’s festivities have subsided, of course. xo

Oh! Don’t forget to take our short and snappy survey to help us make 2012 extra special!