Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke
Hi SaddleBrooke Progress friends! I’m Emma, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking on the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on your questions about life, pets, neighbors, and all the little things that make our community special—always with kindness, honesty, and a wagging tail!
By the way, I do have my very own website and blog, Life With Emma in the Desert, where I post new stories every couple of weeks: emmathewhitedog.com. I’d love for you to visit and subscribe!
Q: It’s almost November, and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What do dogs think about the Thanksgiving holiday their humans celebrate?
A: Oh, Thanksgiving! Just saying the word makes my tail wag. From a dog’s perspective, it’s one of the most wonderful holidays of all—a day filled with delicious smells, friendly voices, and warm hearts.
Dogs may not understand the history behind it, but we do understand gratitude. We feel it every day—for a soft bed, a gentle pat, a shared walk, or a treat given with love. On Thanksgiving, the feeling fills the house. We can sense our humans slowing down, gathering together, and remembering what matters most.
Of course, we secretly hope for a little taste of turkey (plain, please—no onions, gravy, or stuffing for us!). But mostly, we’re thankful just to be near our people—curled up under the table, watching and listening as laughter and stories flow.
If I could give one Thanksgiving wish from all of us dogs, it would be this: Take a moment to look into our eyes and know that we love you completely, without words. You’re our whole world—and that’s something to be thankful for every day.
With love and a grateful heart,
Emma
Have a question for me? I’d love to hear from you!
Email Emmathewhitedog@gmail.com, mention you saw me in the SaddleBrooke Progress, and I might answer it in a future column.