When it comes to toys, nothing comes close to the joy they bring to a dog. Right after their humans, toys are their ultimate source of happiness and comfort.

I still remember giving my pup his very first plush toy. His little tail wagged nonstop as he carried it everywhere with pride.

Dogs don’t need much to be happy. Often, the simplest things bring them the most excitement. That’s why it’s so important for pups to have their own stash of toys in their forever homes.

But one Michigan pup named Buttercup has more than enough toys — and she shocked her mom one day with what she chose to do with them.

An Unexpected Scene

One seemingly ordinary day, Michigan dog mom Jackie Markey returned home and froze in disbelief. All 30 of Buttercup’s stuffed toys were scattered across the backyard.

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