A woman sharing her delightfully chaotic life with eight dachshunds has captivated internet viewers.
Grace Park (@yunabugs) recently posted a TikTok video offering a glimpse into her lively household, home to Boots, Bandit, Plopper, Peanut, Tubby, Punkin, Einstein, and Meatball. The heartwarming clip quickly gained traction, racking up over 753,000 likes and more than 9 million views on the platform.
"Life with eight dachshunds is definitely a chaotic run. You never know what kind of day you'll get because every day is a new adventure with so many different personalities," Park told Newsweek.
In the video, Park greets her pups with a cheerful "good morning" as they all wake up in a double bed, clad in matching pajamas.
From there, the day kicks off with a burst of energy—eight little dogs racing to the kitchen to collect their toys before heading out into the yard for a toilet break and some morning playtime.
Then it is time for breakfast. However, Meatball seems unimpressed with his bowl of dry kibble, gazing up at Park with disinterest. The pack's morning continues with puzzle games designed to keep them stimulated, as they work to pull soft toys out of a platform.
Park also shares her home with another dog, Penny, who stays loyally by her side throughout the morning routine.
"Morning routines are always chaotic from the get go. As soon as they hear good morning, they're hyped and ready for the day. Sleeping in is very rare with them. But nonetheless they keep mornings interesting, fun, and loud … (sorry neighbors)," she added.
According to Park, each of her dachshunds has their own unique personality, making life unpredictable but full of love.
Boots, the "old sweet grandma," may be aging, but she still leads the pack as alpha. Bandit is the loudest of the group, never shy about voicing his opinions.
Plopper, an anxious soul, always needs a sock in his mouth for comfort. Peanut is affectionate with people and other dogs, though she can be "a little spicy" if rubbed the wrong way.
Tubby is the troublemaker of the group, always keeping everyone on their toes.
Punkin is the clingy one—protective and unmistakably a mama's girl.
Einstein lives up to her name with sass and smarts, the diva of the bunch. And Meatball is the most instinct-driven, with a love for critter-hunting and swimming that never seems to fade.
"The hardest thing would be keeping up with so many different personalities, because if one gets riled up, ALL of them do. So, for instance, if one starts rushing me for feeding time, all eight will start yelling at me. They definitely have a pack mentality," Park said.
TikTok users were quick to flood the comments with love and admiration for Park and her weens.
"I wish that all street dogs and cats were in shelters find a home like this Amen," wrote Merlinda.
"Their pjs so cute! Love you and all the weens and penny! Thank you for sharing!!" posted one user.
"Ok I'm obsessed with your babies now," added another.
"I watched this 3 times. This would be heaven to me! I love these puppies. You're a wonderful loving dog mom!" said Carol.
"Life with 8 weens is not for the faint of heart, takes a lot of patience, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my little gang," Park said.
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