The Dear Pet Mom Manifesto: Why This Blog Exists
Dear Pet Mom,
The world today is loud.
There’s noise everywhere - from social media to online shopping, from flashy ads to endless expert opinions. Everything is fast, curated, and trying to sell you something. It can be overwhelming, even when it’s convenient.
It can also be confusing. There’s so much advice out there. So many products. So many people claiming to know what’s best. It’s hard to keep up, and even harder to figure out what’s truly right for you and your pets.
I come from the Philippines, a place where life is more modest, more conservative, and often grounded in simplicity. Moving to Canada was a culture shock for me. Suddenly, I had access to things I had never been able to afford before. For a while, I let the abundance sweep me away. I bought more clothes and shoes in a year than I could ever wear in five. And this was even though I worked from home and was barely out of the house! About 90% of them eventually ended up in donation boxes.
It took me a while to notice what was happening. I wasn’t just shopping; I was responding to the constant stream of suggestions, recommendations, and trends. There was always something new to consider, something a little more “perfect.” It quietly added up.
That moment of awareness is part of what brought me here, because I’ve noticed a similar pattern in the world of pet parenthood.
Somehow, being a good pet parent has become tied to buying more. But the best doesn’t always come from what we buy; it comes from how we show up. They need us: our presence, our love, our time. They need routines, safe spaces, good health, and a little fun here and there. They need the basics done well. And we need to be reminded that simplicity is okay.
So here’s what Dear Pet Mom is all about:
It’s a quiet, cozy corner of the internet.
A place for heartfelt stories, thoughtful advice, and lessons learned from my life with three quirky felines.
No fluff, no hype, no hard selling.
If I recommend something, it’s because I’ve used it. And I’d genuinely suggest it to a friend.
This isn’t about chasing trends. You’d never find me doing a post on “The Top 3 Toys for your Pets Today.”
It’s about finding meaning in the everyday moments with our pets. Hopefully, in the process, we find ourselves too.
I hope this blog becomes a space that brings you comfort, encouragement, and the feeling that you’re not alone in this pet parenthood journey. I’ll be sharing my stories, and I hope to learn from yours, too.
Welcome to Dear Pet Mom. I'm so glad you're here.
