Okay, pragmatic friend. Here’s the list that doesn’t feel like a chore.
Don’t wash their blanket. Not yet. Smell it. That weird, dusty, Frito-paw smell? That’s them. Keep it in a ziplock bag if you have to. It’s a time machine.
Make a mess. No, really. Print every goofy photo. The one where they have a stick bigger than their head. The one where they’re sleeping upside down. Put them on your fridge. Messy, proud chaos.
The Physical Stuff (Ugh, I Know)
You have to deal with the collar, the leash, the half-eaten bag of bully sticks. Don’t throw them away in a fit of rage. Put them in a box. Label it “The Best Mistake Ever.”
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If you’re feeling brave, donate the unopened food to a shelter. Tell them it’s from “the boss.” It feels good to let another dog get a taste of your dog’s glorious, slobbery legacy.
