MEET MARA: A 2-YEAR-OLD WHO POUNCES LIKE A LION AND SWEARS SHE CAN SEE GHOSTS

Meet Mara, affectionately known as "Mara Merle," a 2-year-old bundle of unconditional love who greets her family each morning by pouncing on them like a tiny lion. This chicken-loving, zoomie-prone pup has one truly mysterious talent: her family is convinced she can see ghosts. Whether she's tearing around the yard, snuggling up close, or toting her beloved platypus from Costco, Mara has shown her mom Amanda exactly what unconditional love feels like. From her very first Christmas at a cabin in Big Bear to her annual birthday cake, every celebration with Mara is a reason to go all out.

QUICK FACTS

Age: 2
Birthday: June 13
Nickname: Mara Merle
Favorite Toy: Platypus from Costco
Favorite Treat: Anything chicken
Favorite Activity: Zoomies
Special Talent: She can see ghosts
Instagram: @Missmaramerle

GETTING TO KNOW MARA

What's Mara's favorite toy?
Platypus from Costco

What's her favorite treat?
Anything chicken

What does she love to do?
Zoomies

What's her most adorable quirk?
She pounces on us in the mornings like a little lion.

A CONVERSATION WITH MARA'S MOM, AMANDA

How has Mara changed your life?
She is the epitome of what unconditional love feels like.

What's your favorite memory with Mara?
Her first Christmas we took her to a cabin in the woods in Big Bear and she got to run around in a big yard.

What's the most important lesson Mara has taught you?
That puppies are a lot of work and take a lot of patience.

How do you celebrate and make special moments with Mara?
Party Animal of course! Give her all her favorite foods. A birthday cake every year!

How has Mara helped you through challenging times?
Just being there. Letting us cuddle and snuggle with her.

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