Alone | Pups

With a synchronized heave, the pups tipped the box. The cardboard groaned and finally gave way, spilling a mountain of sealed bags across the porch. The scent of hickory-smoked bacon filled the air, better than any dream.

Within minutes, three heads popped up along the perimeter. There was Gidget , a high-strung but brilliant Jack Russell Terrier; Rex, a massive, aging German Shepherd who had seen it all; and Mochi, a tiny Pomeranian with a surprisingly deep bark. Pups Alone

"Status report," Rex grunted, his paws resting heavily on the wooden slats. With a synchronized heave, the pups tipped the box

With a synchronized heave, the pups tipped the box. The cardboard groaned and finally gave way, spilling a mountain of sealed bags across the porch. The scent of hickory-smoked bacon filled the air, better than any dream.

Within minutes, three heads popped up along the perimeter. There was Gidget , a high-strung but brilliant Jack Russell Terrier; Rex, a massive, aging German Shepherd who had seen it all; and Mochi, a tiny Pomeranian with a surprisingly deep bark.

"Status report," Rex grunted, his paws resting heavily on the wooden slats.