Let me tell you about the quiet joy of my daily walks.
At 87, living independently in my cozy home, I have learned to appreciate the small signals that help people and animals live more peacefully together. One of my favorite parts of the day is taking a gentle stroll through the neighborhood, enjoying the fresh air and watching the world around me.
Recently, during one of those peaceful walks, I noticed a dog wearing a simple, bright yellow ribbon attached to its collar. It wasn’t a festive bow or merely a decorative accessory. It was a yellow ribbon—and it carried a message that every dog lover and passerby should understand.
The yellow ribbon is associated with the Yellow Dog Project, an awareness movement intended to communicate that a dog may need additional space.
Understanding that signal can help prevent uncomfortable encounters and give dogs the room they need to
