Cozy Cup Kennel (2024)

11/09/2023

Another past baby. Chloe (née Choux).

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Sorry I’ve been MIA for the past little while, everyone.

If life is a journey then we each have our path. Mine had me passing through a desert for a long time…. so when I came across an oasis, I couldn’t resist taking a closer look. 🤪

Long story short, it ended up being a mirage (lol) but brief as it was, I don’t remember the last time I had that much fun.

It’s funny - I’ve known about mirages since I was a child, but I never thought to apply that concept to people until today.

It wasn’t planned, but I’m it was the break I didn’t know I needed.

The world is funny like that.

🥰Cozy

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05/09/2023

Rocky, a baby from my very first litter. ❤️

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When I was young I collected Pokemon cards. Like anything I love, I poured my heart and soul into it and soon amassed a collection that would be worth north of half a million dollars today.

My mom had no way of knowing that when she destroyed it. I’m sure she thought I was ‘just being dramatic’ when I insisted the punishment wasn’t fair.

It never occurred to her that I was just telling the truth: that if she destroyed my collection, I’d never feel anything for any thing ever again.

I know this is true because of what happened several years later: the first time my mom could afford to spoil me on Christmas.

I found her stash of gifts early and immediately started covertly giving them away to friends and family.

Months later my mom asked me why I hadn’t opened any of my gifts.

Despite the results, my mom always meant well. Her sole purpose in life was to provide for me - but since we never got along well, she relied on material goods to communicate her love and support.

How could I tell her that her goal in life was doomed to fail?

There was no way to tell her without telling her why… and if I told her why, it would’ve destroyed her.

I don’t know how many times I let my mom accuse me of being selfish, inconsiderate, entitled, or ungrateful but no matter how bad it got I never told her the truth about the gifts and my card collection.

Sometimes parents don’t give their children enough credit.

🥰Cozy

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03/09/2023

Another past baby ❤️. Out of all of her babies so far, reminds me the most of his mother Darla... not only does he look so much like her (those eyes!) But his personality too....I know he's got his own little soul but there is never going to be a day when that soul didn't come from Darla.

The joy I felt from my babies growing up so beautifully, knowing they were being loved just the way they needed...it was like sitting down and leaning back into paradise.

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Recently, 'Dora' told me that even though her actions are killing me (figuratively, folks), I should get over it.

I don't often hear that word, 'kill'. In fact, this was the second time I've ever heard it in reference to me. The first time happened a long time ago, when my mom explained why she had to kill me.

My mom's not crazy: she's intelligent, educated, and sophisticated...she just happened to grow up in a culture with values that oppose ours.

Given the values she was taught, killing me made a lot of sense. Explaining the reasoning behind her conclusion stopped me from seeing her as a monster: I could see her as just another mom trying to do her moral duty to the world.

Obviously literal murder is far more serious than figurative murder, but the more I thought about it the more similarities I saw in how the two think.

Dora's convinced that she's just doing the right thing.. like my mom was.

Dora knows that her doing what she thinks is right will likely result in losing me (in some way).

The only significant difference that I've seen so far is that my mom didn't demand I be okay with the emotional equivalent of a non-fatal stab wound.

Dora, I know you're reading: It wasn't fair of me to expect from you what I got from my mom, so whatever: it's fine.

I'm not sharing this to be dramatic: breeding was always something I did for and from my soul...and now that my soul is changing, I don't know where or how breeding will fit once this settles down.

Welcome to the next leg of the journey, folks.

28/08/2023

Hello, little Angel Mouse!

I still remember the day Mila was born and how sweet she was from the first breath she took.

With Sylvie’s unexpected departure to her new home I can officially resume breeding. … perhaps bring more little angels like this one into the world.

…I never expected to feel such bittersweetness at this prospect: I never expected any part of this month, period.

As time goes on I realize how naive I’ve been. Perhaps the things that have happened weren’t what have been upsetting me so much… maybe it’s the loss of innocence that has impacted me so profoundly.

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I try to be as candid as I can be in my posts… and that means sharing the bad and the ugly along with the good.

I always expected strangers to believe that my priority as a breeder was money… it sucks, but I always assumed that I could prove them wrong.

… I never expected that even my closest friends might feel the same way.

It’s profoundly depressing to realize that no matter what I do, I may never convince a single person that my intentions are pure…. To realize that even the people who I entrust with the lives of one of babies may think this way of me.

To strive for a dream that you’re scared is impossible to achieve… sometimes, this is what it is to be a breeder, folks.

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🥰Cozy

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24/08/2023

Wow!

What a great example of how to be a good person.

Just got this message from another stranger making the world a better place just by being in it.

Just think how much better the world would be if everybody were like this person.

Be like this person

This person wanted to remain anonymous but they know who they are. 😊

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It’s been a tough couple of weeks.

I’m tired. Last night was the first night since the 8th that I’ve been able to sleep more than 3 hours.

I’ve lost 10 lb and it’s uncomfortable: since my bones are more exposed, certain positions hurt now.

Did you know that the body processes emotional pain the EXACT same way as physical pain?

It’s funny how the exact same people who had no problem demanding accountability from me won’t hold themselves or their ‘friend’ to the same standard.

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🥰Cozy

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23/08/2023

Re: Chip

Just got off the phone with an officer from the Ottawa Police following up on the report I filed.

They called to go over the evidence I supplied at the time of filing and to hear of any updates that may have come to light in the days since.

I was confused when the officer asked me to provide the phone number or email address of a certain individual - why didn't they already have this information?

Turns out my report is the only one that even mentions Chip.

Anyone interested in assisting the police should DM me the requested information directly: they are waiting on this information to proceed with the case.

P.S:

Since there seems to be some confusion on this point, during our call I took the liberty of asking the officer if any other files mention me.

Turns out there's only one: My name is mentioned in the report I filed a few years ago against a local Jane Doe for stealing my dog.

I was informed I needed to file a lawsuit against her so that's what I did. As a result, my baby was back in my arms by the end of the week.

One of my babies was stolen so I pursued the thief to the fullest extent of the law to get my baby back.

If people want to use this as proof that I have a history of losing dogs or being a horrible kennel, so be it.

P.P.S: This is part of the reason why I feel justified in charging more for my babies. Lawyer's ain't cheap, y'all.

23/08/2023

No matter what, getting updates on how one of my babies is doing always makes me feel a little better.

Little Mila’s family made her a toy box.

Silly girl thinks she’s a toy too. 😛

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🥰Cozy

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20/08/2023

RE: Chip, AKA: Why lie?

Hello. My name is Karen Kim. You may have heard about me recently.

Last week I was accused of stealing Chip. I was surprised by the blind hate that ensued- naively, I thought that if people realized they had been lied to I could look for Chip without compromising the safety of my dogs or myself.

Despite what you may have heard, Christina and I have been in constant communication. People have recently started trying to justify the libel by saying it's only intended to hold me accountable for my actions.. Ha!

Y'all didn't know it but by that point I had already gotten it in writing that Christina is satisfied of my innocence and that I've made things right with her.

For the people who are going to call bs: I gotchu boo. Look back on my comments - I told y'all I was on it even if I wasn't talking about it:

Actions, NOT words.

If it were true that any of this was about holding me accountable then everything would've ended a week ago...but as we all know, it didn't.

Why?

Actions, NOT words.

Real talk: if things had stuck to the truth I wouldn't have said anything. If I felt that the anger or hatred towards me were based in facts I would have just taken it because frankly...I'd deserve it: Accountability.

But that's not what happened: libel was spread and well-meaning people were deceived.

What sort of person knowingly deceives their friends into repeating lies that were verifiably false, possibly opening them to litigation?
..Who does that?

I don't want to speak for anybody else, but I know that I'd be pretty pi**ed if I found out my "friend" had knowingly fed me lies that lead me to damage the hard work and reputation of a struggling small business woman who's just trying to bring some love into the world.

What struck me more than anything were the little lies: the lies that, when compared to some seriousness of some other allegations made against me, I don't see any good reason to tell.

What sort of person lies more than the have to?

Here are some basic facts that anyone looking for Chip should know:

A. Chip belongs to Christina Dornan (nobody else).

B. I have been in constant communication with Christina.

C. I was never paid to care for Chip.

I don't see anybody else asking the obvious question so I'll ask it now:

Why lie at all?

Edit: Post was editted to better reflect the intentions behind it. Sincerest apologies to any individuals who were named - it was an honest mistake.

28/07/2023

Sylvie’s face perfectly portrays how I feel to finally be able to say the following:

And then there were none! 🥳🥳

Sylvie has found her new forever home with .c.c.u.l.l.o.u.g.h . Thank you so much for taking on this silly, little wiggly-bum girl!

There’s been so much that I’ve wanted to share with everyone but have been holding back due to the uncertainty of the future of my program - but with the last pup now homed, I can officially lift the halt that I placed on breeding and share with you all of the cool/amazing stuff that I had planned for the next phase of my program.

Stay tuned!
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🥰Cozy

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19/07/2023

To every single person who told me they would have taken Tippy if he had been a girl due to concerns about him marking…because yeah, I’m hella petty like that.

🥰Cozy

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19/07/2023

Tippy is on his way to his new home, so I can now introduce everyone to Sylvie.

This little girl was born in December and is looking for her new home. I estimate her final adult weight to be 5 lb. A blue sable like Tippy but with Irish markings, this little girl is a loveable goof and is bound to bring endless sunshine to the right home but she is not suitable for any homes with children.

She went to the vet and got a clear bill of health. She as an overbite but it doesn’t impact her in anyway - other than making her little tongue stick out. :P

She's just coming out of what was a pretty intense case of the puppy uglies so her coat is still a bit sparse at the moment, but her siblings are and .laszlo on Instagram, if you want an idea for the sort of fluff to expect from Sylvie once she's a little older.

10/07/2023

Tippy’s got puppy eyes for days.

Little guy is still looking for his new home.

He would do best in an experienced Chihuahua home with another dog company.

🥰Cozy

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04/06/2023

Tippy is the last adult dog I have available. He’s a blue sable.

He has a soft and gentle temperament, and is something of a late bloomer - he’s developed a lot more confidence in the last month.

Due to his flawlessness he was kept back for observation. I ended up choosing to rehome him due to wanting a more confident and assertive temperament for the show ring.

As previously stated, I have halted all breeding until he is placed in his forever home. His father is Pepe and his mother is Pekoe.

🥰Cozy

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04/06/2023

Photo dump! Pepe update from his new and wonderful home with . Pepe is the father to Tippy.
🥰Cozy

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04/06/2023

I’m happy (and a little sad) to announce (belatedly) that Blue left for his new home last week. He is in a wonderful new home with his new family and I’m happy to watch regular updates of his new life as Chip.

Tippy is still looking for his new forever home. ❤️

🥰Cozy

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24/05/2023

Left to right: Pudding, Tippy, Mila.

Oh Tippy… such a silly little boy. ❤️

🥰Cozy

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14/05/2023

Little Blue, 2 weeks.

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