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Your absentee bid for Lot 002 – Spotty’s Tail: Whimsical MHV Mascot Relic, Playful Folklore-Inspired Novelty Object Referencing the Legendary Shop Dog Spotty, A Tongue-in-Cheek Symbol of Good Luck, Community In-Joke, and Auction House Lore With Humorous Provenance Attached Now was successfully submitted—thank you for bidding with us!
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Lot 002 – Spotty’s Tail: Whimsical MHV Mascot Relic, Playful Folklore-Inspired Novelty Object Referencing the Legendary Shop Dog Spotty, A Tongue-in-Cheek Symbol of Good Luck, Community In-Joke, and Auction House Lore With Humorous Provenance Attached Now
Lot 002 – Spotty’s Tail: Whimsical MHV Mascot Relic, Playful Folklore-Inspired Novelty Object Referencing the Legendary Shop Dog Spotty, A Tongue-in-Cheek Symbol of Good Luck, Community In-Joke, and Auction House Lore With Humorous Provenance Attached Now
Lot 002 – Spotty’s Tail: Whimsical MHV Mascot Relic, Playful Folklore-Inspired Novelty Object Referencing the Legendary Shop Dog Spotty, A Tongue-in-Cheek Symbol of Good Luck, Community In-Joke, and Auction House Lore With Humorous Provenance Attached Now
Spotty was a small black-and-white puppy with one ear that flopped and another that never quite decided what it wanted to do. He lived at the edge of a quiet forest where the grass was always cool and the air smelled like pine and damp leaves. Every morning, Spotty burst from his little red doghouse with boundless energy, paws skidding as he raced toward the trees. To Spotty, the forest was not just a place—it was a playground full of friends, secrets, and endless games waiting to begin.
His best friend was Fern the fawn, who liked to hop just out of reach, daring Spotty to chase her through sun-dappled clearings. There was also Moss the turtle, slow and steady, who let Spotty ride gentle circles around him while listening to long, thoughtful stories. High above, Pip the chickadee swooped and chirped, dropping acorns that Spotty would proudly retrieve, even though no one had actually thrown them. Together they played hide-and-seek behind fallen logs, splashed in the shallow creek, and napped in warm patches of sunlight.
When evening came and the forest grew quiet, Spotty would sit on a smooth stone and watch the sky turn pink and gold. His friends gathered close, tired but happy, their day full of laughter and muddy paws. Spotty’s tail thumped softly as he realized something important: the forest wasn’t special because of its tall trees or winding paths. It was special because of the friends who shared it with him. As the stars came out, Spotty trotted home, already dreaming of tomorrow’s adventures.
Auction Date: 04/12/2025
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