Fur-Filled Stories

Recent sessions, planning tips, dog mom life and so much more

Here on the blog, you’ll find a wide array of stories and information from sneak peeks into sessions from other pet loving families to how to plan your dog’s epic birthday party, tips on how to prepare for your own session and more.

So grab a cuppa tea, curl up on the couch with your canine companion, and have a look through our collection of stories, tales and helpful information and resources.

And when you’re ready to learn more about a portrait session for your own beloved pets, check out the links below:

Learn more about Pricing

Get started Planning

Marie Wulfram 1/7/26 Marie Wulfram 1/7/26

Start the Year With Intention: Why Now Is the Best Time to Preserve Your Dog’s Story

Marie Wulfram 1/5/26 Marie Wulfram 1/5/26

Mountain Snow Sessions for You and Your Dog

Marie Wulfram 12/31/25 Marie Wulfram 12/31/25

The Work I Do and the People It’s Meant For

Marie Wulfram 12/26/25 Marie Wulfram 12/26/25

2025: What a Year

I keep thinking about how weird it feels to try to “sum up” a year like this.

I saw a quote the other day that said, “The only thing that’s been consistent this year is ‘what the fuck,’” and honestly… yeah. That feels about right.

This year was hard for a lot of us. Personally, professionally, collectively. It felt like one thing after another, and even when things were calm, there was this low level tension humming in the background. Like everyone was bracing for the next thing.

Marie Wulfram 12/12/25 Marie Wulfram 12/12/25

Pierce County’s 5th Annual Santa Paws

This year marked the 5th annual Pierce County Santa Paws, and somehow—miraculously—we’ve only gotten better at it.

Since 2020, Santa Paws has grown into one of those events people plan for every December. Folks line up early. Dogs arrive in sweaters, antlers, pajamas, and occasionally full existential confusion.

Marie Wulfram 10/20/25 Marie Wulfram 10/20/25

Planning a Surprise Proposal with Your Reactive Dog

Planning a surprise proposal with your dog, especially a reactive one, takes extra care, but it’s absolutely possible. In this blog, I’m sharing how we pulled off a mountain sunrise proposal with a reactive pup, a short timeline, and a whole lot of love. If you're looking for inclusive, pet-friendly proposal ideas that actually work, this one’s for you.