Kiara drafted a Bill of Rights... 🐾


Hi friend,

I made the mistake of asking Kiara what the Fourth of July means to her.

She looked at me for a second, then immediately stared at the treat drawer.

So... I took that as my answer.

I think if dogs got to write their own Bill of Rights, hers would look something like this:

🐾 The right to unlimited belly rubs.

🐾 The right to collect the treat tax... with absolutely no taxes.

🐾 The right to nap on whichever couch has the best sunbeam.

🐾 The right to bark at squirrels that clearly have suspicious intentions.

🐾 The right to inspect every grocery bag that enters the house.

🐾 The right to receive a homemade gummy after dinner because she's obviously had a long day.

Honestly... I can't argue with most of those. 😂

What's one thing your dog would add to their own Bill of Rights?

Hit reply and let me know. I'd love to hear it.

Happy Fourth!

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