Nov 11, 2026 · 13 min read
Why Traveling Solo with a Dog Helps You Meet People
After selling her Portland home, Seniye Groff travels the U.S. with her Goldendoodle, Pete, and shares why a dog is the best way to meet people on the road.
Author
About the author:
Seniye Groff, MEd, is a lifelong learner. Since selling her house in Portland, Oregon in July 2025, Seniye has been wandering solo throughout the United States with her dog, Pete. She loves travel, writing, volunteering, cooking, eating and spending time with her two daughters. She has published works in Adoption Today, Santa Fe Writers Project Quarterly, ROVA Magazine, Ilanot Review and Learning Solutions magazine. Find her online at seniyegroff.com, on Instagram, and on Substack. Pete is on Instagram at @no_one_sweeter_than_peter.
