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A Visit From Dora

January 17, 2026 by Ellen Brady-McGaughey

Gordo recently joined the introduction group, leaving just Dora behind from Cy’s original group of 6. While Dora waits to join the introduction, she went to visit Willy B, Honey B, and Mave. In today’s blog video, see how excited everyone was to be reunited with Dora! Unfortunately Willy B gets overstimulated with Dora in the group long term and begins to pick on her, so she is now living with Mave until she is ready to join the introduction.

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  1. Tobin says

    January 17, 2026 at 4:08 pm

    It was adorable to see Dora catch up with her old friends from the Girls Club (see video from 7.5.2024). I am pleased to read that Mora will be sharing living quarters for the time being.

    • marianne says

      January 18, 2026 at 4:02 am

      I agree Tobin, in that hug I could see Mave think :”Oh dear I missed you sooo much”.
      And I do not think she will mind a bit to be living with her love.

  2. Kathleen says

    January 17, 2026 at 4:09 pm

    Mave’s initial embrace! That was so precious. It appeared as Mave wanted to just hold on and not let go of Dora. Honey B enjoyed seeing her little Dora, too. I didn’t know Willy B doesn’t like to share his two favorite girls with Dora. poor Willy B is missing out on a sweet gal.

  3. Paulette Wrisley says

    January 17, 2026 at 4:25 pm

    That was the best! Oh I loved seeing Mora, and that epic play with Honey. Yay!
    But Willy Booger just had to be a booger. :pensive:

  4. Diana walti says

    January 17, 2026 at 6:59 pm

    loved the initial hug! ive been thinking about foxie missing her children. so my question is: is there ever an attempt made to reunite moms with their children?

  5. CarolR says

    January 17, 2026 at 7:14 pm

    Aaaaaw! You just have to keep Mora together, no matter what. All the love and excitement wrapped up in a BIG hug. Honey B’s face was a picture too, and at first I thought Willy B was going to behave but no…..in typical naughty boy style, he has to spoil it. He never seems to learn his lessons, does he? Makes you wonder if psychologically, he didn’t come through his past experience as strong as the others?? He’s still gorgeous though, naughty bits and all!

  6. gaynell says

    January 17, 2026 at 10:11 pm

    The Dora/Mave hug at the beginning was lovely.

  7. Paulette Wrisley says

    January 18, 2026 at 7:08 am

    watched this again this morning, for a warm heart and a smile to start my day :slight_smile:

  8. Laura Shank says

    January 19, 2026 at 10:32 am

    The hug between Mave and Dora says it all!! Mave adores Dora!!

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