You, Me, and the Dog: An Unconditional Love Story with Ann Gorewitz
What does it really mean when we say a dog rescued us?
In this episode of the Canine Culture Podcast, Brittany sits down with author Ann Gorewitz to discuss her book, You, Me, and the Dog: An Unconditional Love Story, and the remarkable role her rescue Cocker Spaniel, Cassie, played during one of the most difficult chapters of her life.
As Ann cared for her husband through an 11-year battle with cancer, Cassie became a constant source of companionship, comfort, and unconditional love. Ann shares how having a dog by her side helped make lonely moments less lonely, brought joy into difficult days, and reminded her to stay present even when life felt overwhelming.
Ann also opens up about Cassie’s challenges as a rescue dog, the importance of training and second chances, and how their relationship grew into something that supported both Ann and her husband. The conversation explores Ann’s background as an endurance athlete—including completing the New York City Marathon 10 times—and how the mindset of taking things one step and one day at a time helped her navigate caregiving, grief, and loss.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Cassie became a source of support during years of caregiving
The unique comfort and companionship dogs provide during difficult times
Ann’s experience adopting and training a rescue dog
Why training can strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners
The connection between endurance sports, resilience, and caregiving
Finding joy and staying present during challenging seasons of life
The story behind You, Me, and the Dog: An Unconditional Love Story
Whether you’ve experienced the bond of a rescue dog, cared for someone you love, or simply understand how much comfort a dog can bring into our lives, this conversation is a powerful reminder of just how meaningful that relationship can be.
About Ann Gorewitz:
Ann Gorewitz is an author and former financial services professional whose writing explores caregiving, resilience, grief, and the powerful connection between people and their dogs. Her book, You, Me, and the Dog: An Unconditional Love Story, tells the story of Ann, her husband Steve, and their rescue Cocker Spaniel, Cassie—and the unconditional love that helped carry them through an incredibly difficult chapter of life.
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