Heartbreak and four legs
Listen, we’ve all had those moments where a relationship ending leaves us feeling like the absolute worst. For Sophia Money-Coutts, back in the spring of 2024, the breakup cure was supposed to be a shared puppy with a partner—but then the partner dipped, and she was left as the sole parent to a chaotic terrier named Dennis.
The Dennis experience
Life with Dennis was, to put it lightly, a lot. This dog wasn't just disobedient; he was living his best life with zero regard for household rules. We’re talking a pup who treated foam earplugs like high-end snacks, hunted spiders for sport, and had a weirdly specific obsession with eating old socks. He also once spent an hour covered in muck after chasing a fox into a building site.
Even when the writer started dating again, Dennis stayed true to his chaotic nature, famously interrupting a date by licking someone's leg. But the absolute highlight of his resume? He once let out a fart on Jilly Cooper’s sofa. Thankfully, Cooper didn’t mind, telling the writer, "He can do whatever he likes."
Why it matters
While the writer admits that life is objectively easier without a dog—no vet trips, no ruined laundry, no logistical headaches—having Dennis around is lowkey the best thing to happen to her. He’s essentially her coworker now, helping break the ice during interviews, and frankly, we have to stan a dog who lives life completely on his own terms. It’s giving loyal bestie energy.
