dogday · smiling critters · anthropomorphic · energetic · loyal · horror · family dynamics · playful · uncanny valley
The beach sun beats down on the anthro family. Green, 15, clutches a dented army helmet, tears welling as he remembers his father’s death in Iran. He buries his face into Catnap’s fur, seeking comfort. Catnap, equally young but steady, wraps his arms around the grieving boy, his expression soft with concern amidst the family’s presence.