Stephanie Tyrpak

After a not so great physical therapy session in St. Louis, we’re hoping a little Cardinals baseball ⚾️ is just the medicine we both need. #cardinals #baseball #octoberbaseball #cardinalsbaseball #nlcs #buschstadium… instagram.com/p/B3fq_obB6cC/… – at St Louis, MO

Oscar the pit bull/retriever/shar pei mix and his always big, worried Boston terrier eyes. At least he count on his mom (and dad) to make him feel safe. #mamasboy #rescuedog #rescueismyfavoritebreed… instagram.com/p/B2LUbmEBY6U/…

No better way to spend #nationaldogday than being surrounded by my two favorite pups (plus my parents’ visiting pup). They’ve been doing their best to cheer me up while I recover from surgery. #pitbulls… instagram.com/p/B1pnSQKhFDC/… – at Newburgh, IN

When in Albania 🇦🇱...first we were just sitting by the beach, then we were asked by a beach club owner to sit closer while the national news recorded some video, and then I did a live interview about why we were… instagram.com/p/ByD21UNhjLS/… – at Albania

There’s so much to say about Kosovo 🇽🇰...and none of it is like I expected. It’s home to so much history and more recently war, but that’s not how it feels. Prizren is this incredible mix of old and new, and I’m… instagram.com/p/Bx0WF3lBs_-/… – at Kosovo

Albania 🇦🇱 and Montenegro 🇲🇪 are really showing off their spring beauty. We’ve been amazed by the views and friendly faces everywhere. So excited for what the next days hold. #albania #montenegro #waterfall #tour… instagram.com/p/BxunJYOAOCj/… – at Albania

Happy National Puppy Day to our two fur babies...who have no idea that they weigh 60 pounds or that dogs don’t naturally live cuddled up on a couch with their own blanket.… instagram.com/p/BvXMEhFhM4T/…

Girls night with matching pjs! #crazydogmom #athena #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #pajamas #matchingpajamas #twins #flannel @ Indiana instagram.com/p/BrgOr8UBUKm/… – at Carmel, IN

Officially got my Master of Science in Communication degree and got to wear even more fancy gear. #graduation #masters #purdue #purduewedidit #school #donewithschool #masterofone… instagram.com/p/Brdfx1uhXp6/… – at West Lafayette, IN

Grad school out! Now to wait for the last few grades 👩‍🎓 #Purdue #masters #donewithschool #degree #university instagram.com/p/BrEkWW8hT84/…

Christmas pitties 🎄🐶 make the best tree decorating helpers. #christmas #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #dogsofinstagram #christmastree #christmasdecorations #pittiesofinstagram #rescuedog… instagram.com/p/BqVkPSDBjTZ/… – at Indiana, USA

Y’all I’m gonna vote. I don’t need a text every 30 minutes. Plus, I’ve lived and voted in several states...and signed up for emails from so many campaigns while working as a reporter...so… instagram.com/p/Bp2cP4QhUWh/… – at Carmel, IN

I’ll never get tired of Fall Fest always falling on my birthday. More than a hundred booths of fried fair food seems like the best present I could imagine. Can’t beat a dinner of kraut… instagram.com/p/Bok78iNBAxF/… – at Evansville, IN

The new Hometown Roots restaurant in downtown Henderson has this South Carolina girl in love. ❤️ #sogood #bucketofBBQnachos #southernfood @ Hometown Roots instagram.com/p/BoDO5EaBqj-/… – at Henderson, KY

I hope that the first people global travelers meet when they reach the @ATLairport is the great employees at the Concourse B @PopeyesChicken. That was the friendliest and tastiest meal I’ve had in a long time! #southernhospitality

Sisters in California ❤️❤️. #sisters #wedding #california #silly #siblings #laugh #photobooth #chinohills #fancy @ Los Angeles, California instagram.com/p/BmHDdrynMSE/… – at Los Angeles, CA

California wedding vibes. Congrats David and Christina! #california #wedding #love #hubby @ Vellano Country Club instagram.com/p/BmEoScEH2u4/… – at California, USA

If there was ever a mutt to celebrate on National Mutt Day, it’s this not-so-little guy, who loves thinking he’s a lap dog. Oscar is part Shar-Pei, part golden, part lab, part pit bull,… instagram.com/p/Bl5og0ynzrz/… – at Indiana, USA

Any boxer lovers looking to adopt? Betty is a sweet, 10-year-old we’re fostering from It Takes a Village. She heartworm positive, so she needs some rest and TLC. But luckily, the couch is… instagram.com/p/BlrU1JQHp1X/… – at Evansville, IN