Genie tattoo — carrying him with us always

Remembering Genie

One year ago, we experienced something unimaginable: our beloved Genie left us. The shock and feeling of helplessness were too overwhelming. From his happy morning jumps to his sudden collapse in the park across from our home, we never expected that night would be without him. Maybe it was the sudden departure, or perhaps it was because he was only three years old, and we always felt there were so many more enjoyable moments we could experience together. But regardless of the reasons, the sadness and the suffocating feeling were indescribable, and everything seemed meaningless without him around. ...

March 22, 2024 · 2 min · Gene Ting-Chun Kao
Genie at a church in Switzerland

Adopting Genie — 浪浪別哭 Podcast Ep. 36

I am so happy to be invited by 浪浪別哭 (Lang Lang Don’t Cry) to share our story of adopting Genie from Taiwan to Switzerland! Without the help of the foster family, volunteers, dog ambassadors, and 浪浪別哭, it would have been very hard for Genie to make it all the way to Switzerland. I am deeply grateful to so many people who helped make this journey possible. 🐾 ...

April 17, 2022 · 1 min · Gene Ting-Chun Kao