The Dog Who Knew Before I Did: How My Loyal Companion Protected Me and My Unborn Child

Some stories remind us that love can come from unexpected places — and sometimes, that love saves your life.
Mine began with a dog named Loki, a pregnancy I had long prayed for, and a truth I never imagined I’d uncover.

When I found out I was expecting, my world felt brighter than it had in years. My husband and I were newly married, our home filled with the quiet excitement of planning for a baby. But from the moment I saw the two pink lines, something in our household began