Critter Corner: Monkey Paw

2026-08-12 11:06 PM

This is Monkey Paw an 8.5-year-old Tibetan Spaniel. She enjoys eating, watching her humans eat and casting a sorrowful glance at her humans when food is around. When she’s not eating she can be heard crying for more dog treats. She also enjoys sleeping and bopping her tennis ball under the living room furniture. She’s terrible at cuddling but makes up for it by using her powers of cuteness.

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