My super excellent Santa did a fantastic job being a reddit detective -- my Santa sent my dog an Al the Octopus Pillow Pet!

I love Detroit sports, especially the Red Wings (I went to the game tonight and we lost in OT... sad trombone sound), and my dog makes my life better (even though she's a bit, well, cognitively impaired...).

The Pillow Pet is great because it makes for a great fetch toy. Chelsea was a little leery at first because it's by far the largest toy she has, but once I hid some treats in its belt and forced her to fetch it (in order to retrieve said treats... remember, she's not the brightest cookie in the drawer), it makes for a fun plaything! I just have to make sure I don't leave it unattended or else she'll destroy it trying to find the treats -- it's not a pinata, Chelsea!

Another reason why the toy is great is that it doubles as a pillow. It gives her something to lay her head on while in the car or on her bed because she is a diva pooch (despite being an old woman).

Thank you so, so very much, Santa! I am a grateful giftee, as is Chelsea! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you!