The Westie Parent Podcast

All episodes of The Westie Parent Podcast: long-form conversations about life with a Westie, hosted by Miruna with Sami supervising from his armchair.

We Had to Amputate Part of Sami's Tail

The lump on Sami's tail, the suspicious cytology, and the surgery in Bucharest that removed the tip of his tail. He's okay, and this is the whole story.

Trick and Treat: Sami's Halloween

Sami performs his tricks, earns his treats, and renegotiates his rates mid-performance. A Halloween special.

Sami Turns 7

Party hat, a homemade oat cake buried in mango and papaya, and one very pleased birthday Westie.

A Day in the Life of Sami

From the 9 am cuddles to the sunset beach walk: an ordinary day with our internet-famous Westie.

Sami's Health Update: Back Hernias, a Paw Injury, and a New Plan

An honest update on Sami's chronic back pain: acupuncture, laser therapy, and why we finally said yes to pain medication.

The Day the Power Went Out

Nine hours of the Iberian blackout with a Westie: a cold dinner served with ceremony, eight flights of stairs, and a city gone quiet.

Three Months of Limping: Our Road to a Diagnosis

Sami limped for three months with no answers. X-rays, a CT scan, and what finally explained it - plus what I'd tell anyone in the same spot.

The Day Sami Finally Played

Sami's best friend Fluffy spent the day with us - and for the first time in seven years, Sami actually played with another dog.

New City, New Home, Same Small Boss

We moved from Coimbra to Caldas da Rainha, closer to the ocean - and Sami adapted faster than we did.

Sami Sees Snow for the First Time

We took Sami to the Italian Alps for his first snow - complete with boots, puppy socks, and one extremely exciting fox.

Sami Marches in the New York Westie Parade

Tartan Week in NYC: bagpipes, hundreds of Scottish dogs, and Sami in a traditional bonnet for exactly thirty seconds.