Dog Mom

Why have a mere pet when you can spoil your fur baby with everything a dog could ever want!

Your pup is far more than a pet and you’re proud to admit it. What could be better than a best friend who will literally lick away your tears, make you laugh with crazy antics all day and snuggle with you all night? A top-notch dog mother knows that it’s all about:

• Discovering far-off lands together
• Brunching with other moms and pups
• Spoiling with homemade treats and new toys
• Making your dog Insta-famous
• And so much more!

Christine Amorose Merrill is a travel and lifestyle blogger who lives in San Diego with her husband and fur baby, the pug Gertie. Christine was born and raised in Sacramento, and earned a degree in journalism at California State University Chico. After graduating, she lived and worked in Nice, France and Melbourne, Australia and backpacked solo through Europe, Southeast Asia and Central America before spending five years working in brand partnerships in technology and media in New York City. She can be found at CestChristine.com and on Instagram (@cestchristine) but just as importantly Gertie can be found on Instagram as well (@cestgertie).