September always sneaks up on me. One minute we’re soaking up long summer days, and the next, the calendar is packed again, school schedules, work deadlines, and those little everyday routines that seem to run our lives. Sandy, of course, doesn’t know what month it is, but she definitely feels the shift.

She watches me juggle my mornings, probably wondering why I’m rushing instead of tossing her toy a dozen times before breakfast. That’s the thing about dogs, they’re always tuned into our energy. And when life feels busier, I try to make sure Sandy doesn’t feel left behind.

For us, that means carving out little rituals that keep her world steady. Breakfast before I even sip my coffee. A walk, even if it’s shorter some days, where she can sniff to her heart’s content. A few minutes in the evening when I put my phone down and just be with her. Those tiny choices help her settle into the season right alongside me.

And because I can’t control every change, I focus on what I can give her consistently, like good nutrition. Sandy’s been on Purina ONE®, and I love knowing her food is made with real meat and packed with the nutrients that keep her coat shiny, her energy steady, and her health supported. Even when life feels scattered, I know she’s getting exactly what she needs.

So while September might be a month of new routines and moving pieces, it’s also a reminder that our pets don’t need grand gestures. They just need us…our time, our care, and the little choices that tell them they’re part of the rhythm, too.