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🐾March Edition: Mia!

This month, the spotlight is shining on the shortest pup of the bunch — Mia!

The first time I saw Mia was through some photos while her family were on their way to bring her home. She was just a tiny puppy with the cutest little face! Little did I know this little lady already had heaps of spunk and would soon have everyone in the house wrapped around her tail.

Breed: Dachshund
Age: 2
Backstory: Mia came from a breeder as a puppy and now lives alongside her sister, Cleo.
Personality: Full of energy and the attitude of a true diva!

I’ve had the pleasure of caring for Mia since the day she joined the family. I was already walking her sister, Cleo — who wasn’t entirely thrilled about the new arrival at first! But it didn’t take long for Mia’s charm to win her over. Now, the two are inseparable — two peas in a pod. Thanks to Mia’s incredible personality, there’s never a dull moment. Her antics bring laughter to everyone around her.

🎭 Likes & Dislikes

Loves: Playing fetch with a tennis ball
Favourite Treat: She’ll eat just about anything
Best Friend: Mia gets along with everyone, but she definitely has a soft spot for children. When we meet tiny humans on our walks, she reaches a whole new level of excitement!
Most Adorable Habit: She can kick a tennis ball like a football player — it’s a sight to see!

Biggest No-No: Going out when it’s raining
Least Favourite Treat: “Is there such a thing?” — Mia would say
Funny Fear: The dark

📖A Special Story

Last winter, we had a stretch of days with almost constant rain. One afternoon, the weather app spotted a break in the weather and the owners and I decided decided I could squeeze in a quick walk. Mia stepped outside cautiously, sniffing the air before doing her business. I started walking, thinking we were safe for a while — after all, the weather app said the rain wouldn’t return for hours.

We hadn’t made it far when Mia suddenly started tugging me back toward the house. I waited, hoping she’d change her mind. I even tried tempting her with a treat and a tennis ball. She took the treat (of course) but refused to chase the ball — that’s when I knew something was up. After a few minutes, I admitted defeat and followed her lead back home.

No sooner had we stepped inside than the sky opened up — heavy rain and thunder rolled in almost instantly. I’ll never trust a weather app more than Mia’s nose again!

🐕Why I Love Mia

What makes Mia truly special is her blend of sass and sweetness. She’s full of confidence and isn’t afraid to let you know what she wants — yet she does it all with such charm that you can’t help but smile. Contrary to what you might expect from her breed, she doesn’t bark much at all. She doesn’t need to — one look from Mia and you instantly know exactly what she wants. And when she’s not busy showing off her bold personality, she’s an absolute cuddlebug. She loves curling up close and could spend hours enjoying belly rubs. It’s impossible not to adore her!