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A Little Bad, A Lotta Good

January 31, 2019

How can something so right, like coconut cake, be so wrong?

Wow, I can’t believe we’re already a month into 2019! The holidays were an absolute whirlwind. We traveled to three states, ran on top of mountains, played hide-and-seek with my furry cousins and played lots of games. And of course, we visited tons of family, including one in particular that wouldn’t stop talking to me.

We also ate lots of yummy food, and Grandma Woof Woof made her traditional three-layer coconut cake. This being the same coconut cake that I’d snuck chunks out of for the past two years.

I was excited to continue my Christmas tradition, so as Grandma’s brood of sloths were in the living room watching TV, I ninja-styled it to the kitchen, where that glorious cake sat unprotected on the kitchen island.

I knew it was wrong — I’m not an animal for cripes sake — but dang, it looked good. I also knew that if I did go through with it, it’d be a scene straight out of “A Christmas Story,” with Grandma Woof Woof chasing after me, sputtering unintelligible, choice words.

I thought and thought about it and after an exhaustive 1.5 seconds, my hound hole descended on that delicious goodness with the ferocity of a mama bear on a fish.

Teddy hides with the help of his camo shorts.

Undetected, I’d barely made it back to the living room when I heard Grandma Woof Woof gasp, then yell, “TEDDYYYYYY!” But as she stormed outta the kitchen, I wasn’t worried ‘cause I’d already changed into my camo shorts — and there was no way she’d find me with those things on! Ha ha, sucka!

I wasn’t totally bad during the holidays! I also gave back with my Rock the Sock sock drive. My Facebook fans donated 300 pairs of socks and my alma mater, Big Canoe Animal Rescue, donated more than 100, so we ended up donating more than 400 pairs of socks, which were given to those in need! Bananas!

We also teamed up with Rob’s Rescues to help animals. With the help of our social fans, much-needed supplies were donated to The Grey Project and the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.

Now, Valentine’s Day is nearly here. With so many hotties vying for my attention, I decided to host a Furry Legs contest in the amphitheater downtown. As she-dogs of all shapes and sizes took to the stage to strut their stuff, it was Brianna’s furry gams that caught my eye. She would be my Valentine! Stay tuned to hear all about it.

-Teddy the Spaz Man, a social media dog and not-so-humble Hallmark star living in downtown Woodstock.

Teddy teamed up with Rob’s Rescues to help animals in need.
Teddy visited extended family, including the four-legged kind, during the holidays.

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Comments

  1. Vickie says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    I do love your great stories of all if your adventures. I too, love me some coconut cake so I am right there with you for a sneak bite or two. I will have to remember the camo pants for hiding out later. Love you Teddy have a great Valentine’s Day🚶🏿🍛😘🐾💕❤

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  2. Evangeline & Mona says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    oh Teddy!!! hope you enjoyed that cake and didn’t get the skoots from that!!
    Love to see all those socks and everything you do for those in need
    Evangeline and I send our love xoxox

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  3. Jessica M Bryer says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    Teddy you are awesome don’t get to many Valentines dates one is enough have a great day you and your family are the best!!!!!!!

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  4. Lynn Kohlhepp says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Oh Teddy, I loved it. Great story. You have such a big heart.

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  5. Ellen says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    You are a hoot Teddy. Love following you and the family. Happy Valentine’s day. 💚💙❤

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  6. Anne Britton says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Teddy is an inspiration to us all and is loved by many, many people. Teddy, you keep doing what you’re doing to bring joy and laughter to us on a daily basis. Love you to the moon and back!!

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  7. John wojcik says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Valentines Day Teddy. And Violet/Yogi and Mama Kitty. I had a lab many years ago that ate a whole prune cake😊. Hope you enjoyed the coconut cake. Wonderful job on sock drive. Enjoy your date with Brianna. Love the camo shorts. Enjoy today!
    Happy Valentines Day to your mom and dad Teddy and to sweet Roxie at the Bridge ❤️🤗

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  8. Pat Higgins says

    February 14, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    Always love reading about you and family Ted!!!!

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  9. Janet says

    February 14, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Love your story Teddy! You rock!

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  10. Sue Patnou says

    February 14, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    Loved the article! Teddy is so funny!! He has some really great adventures. 🐶💙💙

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  11. Judy Weaver says

    February 14, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    I love this !!! Teddy, Mom continues to surprise us loyal fans. You’re needed to continue giving Mom the time and chance to write. Soooooo, give her a brake now and then. Yes, Brake, as STOP (stop, think, observe, proceed with a positive plan)

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  12. PD says

    February 14, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    Hi Teddy, im deathly allergic to cocanut but got to love your style!

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  13. Deb siegel says

    February 14, 2019 at 8:03 pm

    Loving it! The holidays were a whirlwind but you had fun!
    You have such a good heart! 400 pairs of socks ❤️ And supplies for our fur friends .
    Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  14. Laurel Hageseth says

    February 14, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    Teddy you are doing great things to help those in need. Gyp and I admire you and your family so so much.
    In our part of the world in Fort Collins Co Gyp and I are dedicated to our environment here and we pick up trash and recyclables all over plus bags and bags of you know what. It’s what we do. Have a great Valentine’s Day and if you can send us some Peanut M&M’s. They are GREAT.
    Bye for now Teddy.

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  15. FIONA SUTTON says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    Ah Teddy, you are just the best! I love reading about your adventures

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  16. Janice Griffin says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Funniest dog ever–love Teddy!

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  17. Cheryl Moreland says

    February 14, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    Teddy I have to say you are hilarious and your antics keep me in stitches and your mom well she’s the best mom a boy could have not asked for your grandma I’m surprised she didn’t go get a hickory switch and whoop them little legs of yours actually that is something that happened to me when I was little when I got into my grandma’s cake batter she catches me in the kitchen with the big spoon just lapping it up like a dog haha no pun intended but you keep on doing what you’re doing because you make a lot of people happy I love you you behave and you take care of your sisters or brothers your friends your daddy take care of everyone hugs and kisses

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  18. Alison says

    February 15, 2019 at 12:09 am

    You are hilarious Teddy!! You were so good with your fundraising & giving back that you deserved that cake!!! 💙

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