🐾 Buried Bone Digger Dogtales: Story 5 – The Tickled Bone

30 October, 2025
Debby Carman

🐾 Buried Bone Digger Dogtales: Story 5 – The Tickled Bone

Every legend has its lull. And for Sir Barkington McSniff — Laguna Beach’s most determined digger — the search for the Golden Bone had become more than a mission. It was a calling. A sniff-fueled saga. A tail-wagging pursuit of joy.

On this particular morning, the beach was bathed in golden light. The waves whispered secrets. The seagulls squawked like old storytellers. Barkington, fueled by peanut butter breezes and a pirate’s resolve, returned to the sand with one goal: to find the Golden Delight.

He dug diligently. Determined. Devoted. But what he found wasn’t gold.

It was something better.

🎾 The First Find: Toys and Treasures

Thud! Barkington’s paw struck something rubbery. He dug faster, tail wagging like a metronome of excitement. Out popped a squeaky ball, sun-bleached a

nd sea-worn. Then a frisbee. Then a half-buried plush crab with one googly eye.

These weren’t relics of royalty — they were relics of play. And they reminded Barkington of every Beach day he’d ever loved. The kind where paws splash, tails chase, and joy is measured in sand-covered snouts.

Nearby, nestled in a dune, he uncovered a ceramic bowl glazed in ocean blues and etched with playful pups. It was the Beach Daze bowl — handcrafted, joyful, and perfect for post-dig hydration.

🌊 The Second Find: Sea Tokens and Story Pieces

Barkington’s nose twitched again. This time, he unearthed a shimmering dish — the Golden Beach Bowl, glazed in golden hues and adorned with doodle delight. It wasn’t the Golden Bone, but it hit his tickled bone just the same.

Next came the Beach Ball Doggo, a bowl that looked like summer in ceramic form. Then the Pom Beach, a playful tribute to pups who prance through tidepools and tumble through sand.

Each piece was a sea token. A handcrafted echo of beach days past. And though they weren’t the Golden Bone, they delighted Barkington’s senses and warmed his heart.

🍽️ The Third Find: Platters and Pawprints

As Barkington dug deeper, he uncovered a serving platter — oval, elegant, and etched with beachy charm. It was the Beach Daze Platter, perfect for serving snacks, stories, or seaside memories.

Nearby, half-buried in seaweed, he found the Beach BowWow, a ceramic celebration of canine charisma. Its playful design made Barkington bark with delight.

These weren’t just dishes. They were declarations. They said, “Your pet is a masterpiece. Your beach memories matter.”

🏖️ The Fourth Find: Decor That Dances

Barkington’s paws brushed against something tall and textured. He dug gently, revealing the Beach Daze Decorator Vase, its surface blooming with color and coastal whimsy. It was the kind of vase that turns tail-wagging into interior design.

Then came the Laguna Beach Lifeguard Tower, a sculpted tribute to sunny days andsandy paws. And the Tropical Beach Scenic Tile, a handcrafted snapshot of paradise.

Each piece was a reminder: joy isn’t just found — it’s made. And Faux Paw’s artists are the guardians of that joy.

🐶 The Fifth Find: Buddies and Biscuit Vaults

With a triumphant bark, Barkington unearthed a sculpted tile labeled Beach Buddies. It featured two pups mid-play, tails wagging in perfect harmony. It wasn’t just art — it was a moment captured in clay.

Then came the cookie jars.

There was the Westie Treat and Cookie Jar, perfect for stashing biscuits and secrets. The Pug Beach Cookie Jar, with its sun-kissed charm and playful pug expression. And the Golden Doodle Cookie Jar, a tribute to doodle delight and snack-time joy.

These weren’t just containers. They were keepsakes. Memory boxes. Emotional anchors for pet lovers who cherish every cuddle and quirk.

🌅 The Sixth Find: Bliss Beneath the Surface

As the sun dipped lower, Barkington’s paws brushed against one final tile — the Beach Day Bliss, sculpted with serenity and soul. It featured a pup gazing out to sea, surrounded by shells, stories, and the soft glow of sunset.

It wasn’t the Golden Bone. But it was golden in its own way.

And that’s when Barkington realized: the joy was never buried. It was all around him. In the textures. The colors. The handcrafted charm of every Faux Paw creation.

💬 The Tickled Bone Truth

Sir Barkington McSniff may not have found the Golden Bone that day. But he found something better — a tickled bone. A sense of delight. A reminder that joy is worth digging for, even if the treasure looks different than expected.

From Beach Daze bowls to Golden Beach Bowl treasures, every Faux Paw piece is a celebration of the bond between pets and their people. They’re handcrafted with heart, glazed with giggles, and designed to turn everyday moments into folklore.

So whether you’re planning your next Beach day, decorating with Beach Daze Decorator Vases, or simply wondering what whimsy looks like in ceramic form — Faux Paw is your map to magic.

🐾 Final Pawprint

Sir Barkington McSniff may be a legend, but his message is timeless: Celebrate your pet. Share the joy. Dig deep for delight. Explore the whimsical pet products at Faux Paw and uncover your own tickled bone.

Because every tail deserves a tale.