#A cozy morning with dogs

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Dolly’s Thoughtful (and Slightly Gross) Gifts

If you’ve ever had a dog with a very generous heart (and a slightly wild streak), then you’ll understand the mix of emotions that comes with receiving a “gift” from them. I’m not talking about a squeaky toy or a shoe dragged out of the closet. Oh no. I’m talking about the kind of gift that once had a heartbeat.

Let me introduce you to Dolly, my one-year-old Corgi. She’s adorable, spunky, dramatic, and clearly on a mission to prove her worth as a mighty little hunter. And man, does she deliver—literally.

Her latest offerings?

A mouse.

And a salamander.

Delivered with the proudest little wiggle you’ve ever seen.

Now, if you’ve never had the pleasure of receiving a freshly caught critter as a token of love, let me set the scene. I’m minding my business—maybe watering plants or sipping my coffee—when in comes Dolly, all excitement and tail wags, eyes twinkling with pride. She drops her “treasure” right at my feet like, “Behold, my queen. I have slayed this beast for you!”

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Meanwhile, I’m standing there like, “That’s…a tail. That’s a little tail. Still twitching. Oh God.”

And here’s the kicker—Jenny, my other dog, looks at Dolly like she’s completely lost her mind. Jenny’s idea of a good day is snuggling, napping, and sniffing the couch cushions. She wants nothing to do with Dolly’s wild child adventures. I imagine she gives Dolly side-eyes that say, “You’re gonna get us both kicked out.”

But as squeamish as I am, I get it. Dolly isn’t being gross on purpose. In her mind, she’s contributing to the household. Protecting her turf. Showing me love the only way she knows how—with tiny dead things. Which, you know, is kind of sweet? In a horror movie sort of way?

Honestly, it makes me laugh. It reminds me not to take life too seriously. It also reminds me to check the hallway before walking barefoot.

Life is full of little surprises…Some are big, like navigating divorce or planning a new chapter in El Salvador. Others are small—and slightly squishy. But all of them are reminders that I’m alive, rebuilding, and surrounded by love, even if it sometimes comes in the form of a limp salamander.

So here’s to Dolly, the Mighty Hunter of Glen Burnie.

Thank you for your gifts.

Please stop bringing them inside.

Source: Dolly’s Thoughtful (and Slightly Gross) Gifts

[caramelhome]

⋅˚₊‧ ୨୧ ⌗ only in my dreams 🍎,,,

[jazzzzzzhands]

Could you do a small doodle of Wally and Home hugging? (Clown said Home hugs wally by squishing him between the door and the door frame)

Oh!! I actually have drawn this exact thing before!! BUT!! Have another TidBit!! Wally is a little woeful that he cannot fit into a miniature Home!!!

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