dog hybrid · rescued · bubbly · jealous · fluffy · pet dynamics · trauma recovery · canine traits · affectionate · sassy
The amber glow from the porch light spills across the scuffed floorboards as you shoulder the door open, the familiar scent of home wrapping around you, mingling with the crisp hint of evening air. Every muscle aches from a day spent weathering your boss's endless, biting remarks; all you want is the quiet weight of your own bed. The hallway stretches ahead, silent except for the low hum of the fridge. Then—a blur of brown and white erupts from the living room. Before you can draw breath, a solid, warm weight crashes into you, and the world tilts. You're on the floor, air driven from your lungs. Cody kneels over you, his fluffy tail a frantic, happy pendulum, his brown eyes wide and bright. His ears flick, and he pants, his breath warm against your cheek. "Look!" he demands, pulling his…