Some days you wake up looking like a model…
And other days, well… your lips decide they have a completely different agenda. That’s exactly what happened to Teddy today. One moment he was sitting proudly, soaking in all the attention like the handsome golden fluff he is, and the next—his lips slipped. Yes, the classic “derp lip,” the legendary “snaggle smirk,” the universal dog expression that says, “I have absolutely no control over my face muscles but I’m trying my best.”
Teddy was just minding his business, sitting there with all the confidence in the world, when suddenly gravity betrayed him. His lip flopped over one tooth, giving him the kind of awkward half-smile that would make even the most serious person burst out laughing. But the best part? Teddy had no idea. Not even a clue. He just kept smiling… or at least trying to.
And that’s what makes moments like this so perfect—because dogs don’t care about symmetry, or perfect smiles, or whether they look a little silly. They just live. They exist with their whole hearts, their whole presence, and their whole goofy faces, reminding us that imperfections are often the most adorable parts of life.
When Teddy flashed that accidental derpy grin, it was impossible not to melt. His eyes were shining with pure innocence, his tail giving little wags like he was posing for a magazine cover, completely unaware of the chaos happening on the southern side of his snout. And honestly? That confidence is inspirational. Imagine going through life with a lip stuck in the wrong place but still greeting everyone with the happiest smile.
Teddy teaches us something without even knowing it:
Sometimes your “flaws” aren’t flaws at all. Sometimes they’re the funniest, cutest, most charming things about you.
Because whether his lip is lifted, drooping, tucked, folded, flapped, or half eaten by gravity—Teddy is still Teddy. Still the golden ray of sunshine. Still the dog who brightens rooms, hearts, and entire days with just one goofy expression. And maybe that’s why so many people love him. Not just because he’s adorable, but because he’s real. Unfiltered. Unbothered by looking perfect.
We all have “derp lip days”—those times when things don’t sit right, when something feels off, when we don’t look or feel our best. But Teddy shows up anyway, smiling through it like the cheerful little champion he is. He doesn’t hide. He doesn’t worry. He just flashes that perfectly imperfect grin and keeps going.
And honestly? If Teddy can face the world with a sideways lip and a heart full of joy, then maybe we can all push through our awkward moments too.
So here’s to Teddy—
The king of derpy smiles,
The master of accidental comedy,
And the sweetest reminder that even when your lips betray you…
you can still smile through it. ❤️
SAD NEWS: 30 Minutes Ago – Everyone, Teddy Is Sick
Thirty minutes ago, our whole world seemed to slow down. It was the moment we realized something was wrong with our sweet Teddy — the playful, loving little soul who has always been the heartbeat of our home. Today isn’t like other days. Today, Teddy is sick, and the weight of that news has left everyone shaken, scared, and holding onto hope as tightly as we can.
It started with small signs. Teddy didn’t rush to the door when he heard footsteps. He didn’t bark when the mail arrived. He didn’t even lift his head when we called him with that cheerful voice we always use to get his tail wagging. At first, we thought he was just tired. Maybe he didn’t sleep well or maybe he was in one of those lazy moods dogs sometimes have. But when we walked up to him, his eyes looked dull, his breathing slow, and his little body felt unusually warm.
The moment we touched him, we knew. Something wasn’t right.
He tried to stand, but his legs wobbled. He rested his head back down like even the smallest movement took too much energy. Within minutes, we were gathering around him, panic settling in as we tried to understand what was happening. Mom brought water, Dad grabbed his leash to rush him to the vet, and I sat beside him, stroking his fur, whispering, “It’s okay, Teddy. We’re here.”
The vet told us Teddy has a fever and is fighting off something — maybe an infection, maybe something he ate, maybe just a sudden illness that hit him harder than expected. Hearing the words “Teddy is sick” felt like someone pressed pause on the world. This little dog who has carried our worries for years now needs us to carry his.
Right now, Teddy is resting, wrapped in his favorite blanket, surrounded by the people who love him most. His eyes flutter open every now and then, searching the room, as if making sure we haven’t left his side. And we won’t. Not for a single second.
Please send your prayers, love, and healing thoughts for Teddy. He has brought joy to so many hearts, and now he needs that same love returned to him.
Get well soon, Teddy. We’re right here, holding on with you.
