The Poop Eaters.
This narrative centers on the author's experience working at a canine daycare, where a recurring issue is dogs eating feces, a behavior tracked on a "Poop Eaters" whiteboard. The author forms a deep bond with an Australian Shepherd named Tommy, whose presence offers comfort amid the chaotic environm...
| Published in: | Five Points Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 29 - 45 |
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Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia by & on behalf of Georgia State University
2026
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