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Liza Gaines
@lizagaines.bsky.social
220 followers 450 following 160 posts
she/her
Part-time paralegal, full-time writer of all the dirty things
I suck at blurbs and social media bios
Virginia by way of Michigan
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Penelope likes to give Jack kisses every morning
Penelope, a brown brindle pitbull wearing a rainbow collar, licks the forehead of a chestnut horse wearing a green halter through the fence.
December 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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I didn't make a turkey yesterday but somehow I ended up sleeping with one last night
Penelope, a brindle pitbull, in our bed. She’s sleeping on her back so her chest looks vaguely like a turkey breast. Her front legs are bent, like the wings, and her back legs are splayed out like turkey legs because she has no shame.
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Look at this absolute goober. Somehow he even managed to get food above his eye.
A chestnut pony wearing a green halter. He just finished breakfast and somehow managed to smear grain all over his face, even above his eye.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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My husband is a killjoy
A text message from me to the family group chat with a photo of life size dinosaur statues for sale and me saying I want one. My step mom is the only person nice to heart my text. More text messages. Me realizing there's a velociraptor and asking my dad if he wants to go to New Jersey with me to get it. More text messages. Husband: No Me: Wut Husband: You heard me. Just no. Me: But I want. Just the velociraptor. She’s so cheap. Only $700. Husband: ok I'm fine with the velociraptor Me: YOLO More text messages. Husband: but just the velociraptor I post a photo of the t-rex that's for sale. Me: but there's a T-rex Husband is no longer responding and the rest of the family is wisely silent
September 26, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Am I obsessed with my dog? Why yes, yes I am.
Penelope, a brown and tan brindle pitbull, is laying on the hardwood floor. She’s wearing a rainbow collar and pink pajamas with red hearts that say mom all over them. Penelope, a brown and tan brindle pitbull, is sitting and modeling her new outfit - a rainbow collar and pink pajamas with red hearts that say mom all over them.
September 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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According to the paperwork we got when we adopted her, today is Penelope's first birthday!
Penelope, a brindle pitbull, is sitting on a purple couch wearing a teal bandanna that says "It's My Birthday" Penelope, a brindle pitbull, is laying on a purple couch. She's wearing a teal bandanna and is surrounded by her birthday presents: a teddy bear wearing a birthday hat and a sweatshirt that says Happy Birthday, a cupcake chew toy, and a flat unicorn with squeakers inside.
September 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Penelope is the best girl. We went hiking at Great Falls today and it was very crowded. She was so excited to see all the people and dogs (and smell ALL the things) but all our work on impulse control is really paying off and she was so good!
August 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Penelope making sure Daddy doesn't forget her tater tots at the drive thru
A tan and brown brindle pit bull mix wearing a rainbow pride bandanna that says "Love Wins". She’s in the backseat of an SUV looking intently out the window because she knows the drive thru means she gets a special snack.
July 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Tfw you make a strawberry rhubarb pie and it isn't runny
A strawberry rhubarb pie with a slice cut out of it. The remaining filling has stayed in the pie instead of oozing into the open space left by the missing piece.
May 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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If you see this post a beach photo from your phone.
Lola, a tan pit/husky mix, dancing in the surf on a Lake Michigan beach in the upper peninsula of Michigan
April 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Daffodils mean spring
Penelope, a brown brindle pit bull puppy with a white spot on her chest and white toes is wearing a purple collar. She is sitting in the yard behind a blooming daffodil.
March 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Penelope had her first puppy class today and she was a rockstar! ⭐️
Penelope, a brown and tan brindle pit bull puppy with white toes, is laying on a purple, blue, and orange mat during puppy class.
February 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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It must be awful to have such a hard life
Penelope, a brown and tan brindle pitbull puppy wearing a pink collar, takes a nap. She is laying on her back on a purple couch and a pile of fleece blankets.
February 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Penelope is not a fan of all this snow
Penelope, a four month old brown and tan brindle pit bull puppy wearing a black winter coat and purple leash, stands in a snowy driveway with a disgruntled expression on her adorable little face
January 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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We went to Michigan for my dad's birthday and came home with a new puppy. Meet Penelope Rhubarb!
Penelope Rhubarb, a brown and tan brindle pit mix puppy with a bright pink leash, walking across the grass and looking at the camera
November 26, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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No thoughts only vibes from Sherman

(Deleted and reposting because I forgot alt text!)
Sherman, ablack and white great pyrenees mix dog, in the back seat of a car looking between the front seats with a dopey expression
November 6, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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This is why baby brothers are both the best and the worst
October 23, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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Pretending he can't see me because he KNOWS he's in my spot
Rocky, a brown and white Great Pyrenees mix, laying on the couch in my spot
October 4, 2024 at 9:44 PM
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I'm shocked I was in the first million. Also, if there's ten million now, that means we've added 9 million+ people in like 13 months which is wild to me.
September 17, 2024 at 2:03 PM
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Husband's answer
September 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Reminding the family group chat that @romancingthevote.bsky.social starts tomorrow 😆
A screenshot of my family group chat. I say, "But if you bid against me on stuff I want I'll cut you so keep that in mind I guess". My dad replies, "With a knife or words?" I reply, "Why not both?" and my dad says, "That's my girl!"
June 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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Sherman isn't super excited about riding in the car
Sherman, a nervous looking black and white great pyrenees mix in the back seat of the car, sticks his head between the front seats and gives the driver side-eye.
June 13, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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If you see this, post a bridge.
The Mackinac Bridge
May 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
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We don't darth
Sherman, a fluffy 120 lb black and white dog, sits in his Grandma's lap
April 10, 2024 at 1:48 AM
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The face of a pony who wants more cookies
November 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM