ANDY I climbed into my Jeep and drove to the small mall on the other side of town to pick up a few essentials before visiting the veterinary clinic the next morning. My furry friend may have to stay there overnight, but if I was going to bring him home once Autumn discharged him, I needed to make sure he had a comfortable place to sleep and everything he needed to settle in. I had never owned a dog before, which seemed ridiculous given how much time I spent working with animals. I could advise clients on nutrition, recovery, grooming, behavioural issues, and the best way to help a frightened animal adjust to a new environment, yet the moment I stepped into the pet supply store, I found myself standing in the middle of the aisle wondering where on earth to begin. A dog bed seemed obvious

