‘Have you got any advice?’ my friend calls to ask, ahead of going to pick up their pandemic puppy.
‘Well, um, as first-time dog owners, I’d say steer clear of spaniels and poodles… but it’s a bit late for that, ha!’
‘Ha,’ she says, thinking I’m joking and off they go to fetch their cute, Disneyfied cockapoo.
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