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Sep 2024
44m 36s

I AM A MOTHER

Sophia Panella
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Plot twist, we adopted a puppy! Like anything good in life, it happened so quickly and we are so in love. I give you all the tea on how we decided we wanted to adopt, the adoption process, and our sweet Gemma Lou's backstory.

Adopt, rescue, and shop responsibly!


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