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Pepper didn’t greet me on Saturday. Is everything okay?

Started by saturdays_with_pepper · Oct 10, 2026 · 16 replies · 8,820 views · 8 from staff

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  1. #1

    Every Saturday for three years Pepper has come to the door when I walk in. Today she stayed on her bed and looked at me.

    Did I do something?

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  2. Answer #2

    [Statement from Pepper, transcribed by Teodora.]

    Pepper would like everyone to know she is fine. She had just been given a biscuit by a different customer and was in a meeting with it. She looked at you because she likes you.

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  3. #3

    oh thank god

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  4. #4

    wait the dog has a forum account?

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    She has had one since 2020! She has 1,206 posts. She has not written any of them. It is a lot of work for me, and I wouldn’t give it up.

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    Pepper’s greeting rate across Saturdays this quarter is 94%. The missing 6% is attributable entirely to biscuits. We consider this within tolerance.

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    Pepper ignored me once in 2024 and I still think about it.

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    My cat Mochi sits beside our Vallejo Fog every evening. She has never shown interest in anything else I’ve bought. Can Mochi have an account?

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  9. #9

    [Pepper has reviewed the shop calendar. On the day in question in 2024 she was asleep. She is sorry, and would like to make it up to you. Come in Tuesday. — T]

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    And yes, Priya. Mochi’s account is set up. One condition: she follows the guidelines, like everyone else.

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    gggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg;;;;

    Approved by Teodora (Hale & Wick): first post. Welcome, Mochi.

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  12. #12

    THIS FORUM HAS GONE TOO FAR

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  13. #13

    Hi Doug! We’d be happy to set up an account for your pet too, if you have one.

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  14. #14

    …his name is Gus. he’s a tortoise. he’s 41

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    Welcome, Gus. Your account is ready. There is no rush at all on the first post. We understand completely.

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    Update: greeted at the door today. Full tail. All is well.

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  17. #17

    [Pepper confirms. — T]

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