Finding the Goldilocks Dog

How what began as an exercise in frustration resulted in my family finding the perfect companion

Nikki Kay

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“You’re not going to be able to take this dog home,” said Sharon, the adoption agent. I stared at her without saying a word, refusing to accept what she’d said, though I knew full well she was right.

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Nikki Kay

Words everywhere. Fiction, poetry, personal essays about parenting, mental health, and the intersection of the two. messymind.substack.com