20 Teeth Later & Sisters from Another Mister

20 Teeth Later & Sisters from Another Mister

🌼 Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

⚡ Energy: Tender-hearted but hopeful

💖 Status: Officially obsessed dog mom x2 (pending pickup!)

🫣 Outlook: Counting down the days

Today we got a call from the shelter with an update on our little Seattle sweetheart… and my heart did that thing where it both breaks and melts at the same time.

Our tiny girl had her dental and spay surgery… and you guys…

They had to remove 20 teeth. 😢

Twenty.

Out of 42 total dog teeth (yes, I Googled—because of course I did).

Which means this poor baby had almost half her teeth pulled.

And suddenly everything about her past just hits a little harder.

Being used as a breeder… not getting the care she deserved… and now paying the price for it.

But here’s the part I’m holding onto—
✨ she’s safe now
✨ she’s cared for now
✨ and she will never go through that again

If all continues to heal well (please keep those good vibes coming 🙏), we are looking at Tuesday the 24th as pickup day!

Yes, I am already mentally planning the road trip.
Yes, I am already emotionally attached.
No, I am not pretending to be chill about any of this. 😆

The shelter also asked me to send another picture of Gidget…

And I just happened to have one on my phone because I had sent a side-by-side to a friend earlier.

You guys…

It is actually kind of wild how similar they look. (Our new baby doll is on the left, Gidget is on the right.)

Same teddy bear ears.
Same little face.
Same “I will absolutely run this household” energy.

So naturally, I told the shelter:

“I know she came from Missouri… but I’m pretty sure these two are sisters from another mister.” 😂

And honestly?

I think Gidget might agree.

Or at least… she will after a brief adjustment period where she evaluates this new situation like the tiny queen she is.

Either way, this little toothless (well… less-toothed) angel is already so loved.

And soon… she’ll be home. 🐾💕

Stay tuned, because I have a feeling life is about to get a whole lot cuter… and a little more chaotic.

And I am HERE for it.

💗 Tina –
One Badass Day at a Time