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The Shepherd's Companion Spiritual lessons learned through owning a dog
Margaret kneeling in the sand dunes at golden hour with her arm around Ella, who is leaning into her
Walking with Ella since 2025

Spiritual lessons learned through owning a dog

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.Psalm 23:1
Paw Prints Left Behind Ella, chief inspiration
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Margaret in a Santa hat kneeling beside Ella, who is wearing a red plaid bandana, in front of a tall decorated Christmas tree on a bridge
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Hello, I am Margaret

For many of us, 2020 was a year that brought unexpected shifts and a new perspective on life. For me, it marked a deeply personal transformation in my journey of faith with God. It was also the year I became a pet owner of a beautiful shepherd. This wonderful animal came into my life and...

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