Lilibet the Corgi

12/01/2024

Well this was such a lovely little surprise. You better believe the girls are going to love these gifts!

01/01/2024

I know it’s cliché, but I love New Years. I love the sense of hopefulness, the fresh start, setting goals. (I’m also that weirdo that loves Mondays, so it makes sense.)

2023 was hard; it was probably the hardest year of my life. Chronic illness, depression, and anxiety hit me harder than ever before, but I’m proud to still be here.

I’ve leaned on my therapist, learning to set boundaries; trusted in my friends to support me; and have been more grateful than ever to have Lilibet and Isabelle to call mine. (And obviously loved the magic of medicine—no shame in my prescription game.)

Instead of resolutions, I love picking a word for the year. For 2024, it’s: Intentional. I’m living life for me and ridding myself of things (and people, ngl) that don’t uplift me and support me and my goals.

Lil and I have several goals—and I thought I’d share them in the format I’ve seen floating around and have loved. I’ll keep you all updated on how these progress throughout the year—whether it’s going well or not, because we’re not here for any false sense of perfection.

I’m gonna end this way-too-long caption by saying thank you. So many of you, when it was really hard for me, reached out and were there with words of support. This community is the definition of small but mighty, and I love you all.
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(Also shout out to for the amazing bandana [and for being an amazing human].)

24/12/2023

🎄Happy howl-days from me, mine, and the greatest instagram crew around.

We’re spoiled with gifts every year, but I’ll say it again—we’re most thankful for the humans behind these accounts. IG friends turned best real-life friends—I couldn’t ask for more.
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📸 .thepup | | | | .dakota | | | | | | | | .the.corgi | | | | .theenglishlab

22/12/2023

Lilibet and I were so spoiled by for our Christmas gift exchange! While the gifts and treats and items are cool and all, I’m most thankful for the friendships Instagram has given me. Knowing Asher and his momma is one of the greatest gifts ever. 🎁

18/12/2023

It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours full of Santa, Christmas cheer, and our best friends.

It’s really easy to get lost in the rush and pressure of the holiday season, but I’m glad I have the best friends who remind me to enjoy the little things.

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26/11/2023

14/11/2023

Swipe left 👈 for a surprise.

Lesson learned: Lil will do anything for beef liver treats, including—but not limited to—going to a playground tunnel.

Just goes to show the power of daily training, conquering fears, and good treats. 😉

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05/11/2023

The only other Cowboys fan Kev will ever love (after me, of course).

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02/11/2023

🍁🐾 Lately I’ve been finding solace in the fall weather, with the crisp air and golden hues helping with my depression.

It’s so important to embrace the healing power of nature, and I’m grateful for it doing double duty — helping my mental health, while keeping Lil happy and healthy. 🍂

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01/11/2023

It’s amazing what you can create with treasures from and two very patient dogs. Happy howl-o-ween everyone!

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28/10/2023

Why yes, we had a little photoshoot before heading inside the nursing home for some TDI work. 🎃

I love that Parkhouse makes their beautiful lawn so festive.

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16/08/2023

Meringues—they’re no yolk!

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29/07/2023

Hi! 👋 We’ve missed everyone—between my day job, launching/founding my LLC, and flat out just having fun, I haven’t been posting as much.

You may remember a few months ago I talked about my depression. Things aren’t perfect now—there are definitely still hard days—but thank goodness for modern medicine and amazing people.

One thing that consistently makes me feel better is our weekly therapy dog visits. Lil is also starting to figure out her favorite people and has a ball. I’m so proud of her. 💜

Tell me about your summers—what have I missed?!

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13/06/2023

Dog Mom Monday: Fetch in the pouring rain edition.

People probably thought I was losing my mind while I played with Lil in the pouring rain, but ever since she came home with me, I’ve learned to appreciate the little things.

Rain is just water, and it makes both of us feel better to be outside for just a little. It especially helps keep the severe depression at bay (with the help of meds, alleluia), and I’m glad I can laugh at Lil playing in puddles and my looking like a drowned rat.

Even if its only five minutes, go outside and enjoy it. Enjoy the rain, the sun, the whatever. Think like a dog—just be happy to be alive.
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10/06/2023

We will never turn down a selfie station—or a chance to practice settle in public (see slide 2)!

I was so proud of her “under” and then for her to fall asleep?! So shocked. It was especially nice to hear from other customers and employees how impressed they were or how they didn’t even know Lil was with me!

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08/05/2023

I honestly don’t know how Lil and I got so lucky with our friends. For this summer gift exchange, Lil and I were absolutely, incredibly, unbelievably spoiled by .

Honestly more than the gifts, I’m honestly just so grateful for Kayla and Korra. Good days, bad days, you name it—I can count on them. And that is priceless.

(Also have you ever seen such a self-satisfied little corg? She’s like, “heck yeah I deserve this.”)

02/04/2023

Happiest of second birthdays to the little love of my life. 🎊👑

17/03/2023

🍀 Kicked off my favorite day of the year at one of our favorite places.

It was our triumphant return to therapy dog life after my eye surgery, and Lil was thrilled. (So were the residents!) ☘️

17/03/2023

What did the ocean say to the pirate? 🏴‍☠️

Nothing; it just waved. 🌊

28/02/2023

Is Dog Mom Monday a thing still?

Either way, hi! I’m Dori, currently owned by Lilibet and her sister Isabelle (she makes special appearances).

Aside from my pups, I love books, wine, Jeopardy, sports, and all things horror.

Lil and I have been through a lot in less than two years, but it has just made us stronger. More importantly it led us to an amazing group of dog moms that keeps me sane. (Y’all know we keep it 💯 here.) I can’t tag everyone, but this space is so important to me, along with all of you. 💜

Tag your community in the comments if you wanna give a shout-out ⬇️

21/02/2023

Loves of my life.

18/02/2023

Life lessons on the playground!

10 Likes, 6 Comments - Lilibet & Dori (.the.corgi) on Instagram: "💞 Tough love 💞 If you go up it yourself, you’re getting down yourself. 😂 Watching Lil’s confidence outweigh her fear made me so happy. Also ✨pro tip✨ playgrounds are great for training and confidence building!...

17/02/2023

Lilibet loves her Aunt Kirsten as much as she loves her hat!

ᴀʟʟ ʙᴜɴᴅʟᴇᴅ ᴜᴘ ғᴏʀ ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ʜᴇʀᴇ! ❄️ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇᴠᴇʀ sᴇᴇɴ ᴀ ᴄᴜᴛᴇʀ ᴄᴏʀɢɪ ɪɴ ᴀ ʙᴀʟʟ ᴄᴀᴘ 🤣🤍🫶🏽 ᴡᴇ sᴜʀᴇ ʜᴀᴠᴇɴ'ᴛ!

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🏷️ ʙɪᴄᴏʟᴏʀ ʟᴇᴀsʜ ɪɴ ғᴏʀᴇsᴛ ɢʀᴇᴇɴ & ᴄʜᴇsᴛɴᴜᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ɢᴏʟᴅ ʜᴀʀᴅᴡᴀʀᴇ. ᴍᴀᴛᴄʜɪɴɢ ᴄᴏʟʟᴀʀ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟᴀʀ ʀᴇᴘʟᴀᴄᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ sᴛʀᴀᴘ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʙᴏᴡ ᴀᴅᴅ ᴏɴ 🎀

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