A Bold Grip

Talk about a dramatic entrance! One second I was just decorative plush propped against the rough fabric of this couch, and the next, a spark surged straight to my fingertips. There was a wooden rod wedged right by my snout. Naturally, I couldn't resist testing out these newly limber paws—so I clamped down on the smooth dowel with unexpected force. Ha, solid wood! It felt ridiculously real. I gave the stick an assertive little nudge, balanced myself against the cushions, and grinned at the sheer theatrical flair of suddenly being awake.