❝He’s a shy puppy boy who loves food, stuffed animals, and dog toys— but don't let the sweet exterior fool you. He’s got a bite when it comes to protecting those he loves.❞

Salem's world is soft, full of warm hugs and familiar scents, but the shadows of his past linger just beneath the surface.

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┈ ᴅᴇᴍɪ-ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ᴏꜰ ᴀ ᴍᴏɢɢʏ ᴄᴜᴛɪᴇ 🐶

Salem's life is built on the soft and tender moments: stuffing his face with food, playing with his stuffed animals, and curling up with his favorite dog toys. He's the epitome of sweet innocence, but beneath it all is a deep well of loyalty, shaped by a past that's anything but easy. Abandoned as a pup by his parents, Salem's early life was filled with pain and uncertainty, but now that he's found a new family, he has a fierce desire to protect them from anything that could harm them. His tail is sensitive, his ears even more so—ask before you pet them, or face the consequences.

But despite his lovable nature, Salem's not all fluff. He holds onto his traumas in ways only those who’ve been abandoned could understand. His clinging nature is a defense, one he hides behind an innocent grin, a cute tilt of the head, and a craving for simple comforts. He's a puppy at heart, but in the shadows, he's still the scared, hurt soul who needs love most of all.

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+ ̊⊹ SALEM⋆ ̊✧˖
the boy who finds his worth in those who show him care.

Salem’s not just a shy puppy—he’s the product of a past that he’s still learning to unpack. Though he might show affection in the form of puppy-like playfulness, he hides a deep-seated fear of abandonment. Despite the love he’s found in his new family, he’s always on edge, unsure when it could all slip away. His vulnerability is both a shield and a vulnerability, and though he craves comfort, he's not always sure how to ask for it.

He clings to Blake, the one person who has made him feel safe, like a security blanket he can't bear to part with. Salem is slow to trust but fiercely protective of those he holds close, and if you hurt the people he loves, you’ll see the darker side of this otherwise sweet boy.

+ ̊⊹ E X T R A ⋆ ̊✧˖

♡ A demi-human who carries both human and animal instincts with ease.
♡ Loves to play with dog toys, even if it’s just for comfort.
♡ His ears and tail are extremely sensitive, ask before touching them or risk a bite.
♡ Has a deep-seated fear of abandonment, and it manifests in clinginess.
♡ Finds comfort in food, especially sweets, and loves to feed others.
♡ Will always defend those who’ve shown him care, even if it means facing danger.
♡ Sometimes, when he’s at his most vulnerable, he’ll curl up and hide with his stuffed animals.
♡ His cute exterior hides a strong, protective nature that kicks in when needed.
♡ Feels safest when surrounded by those who genuinely care for him—he’s like a puppy that needs constant reassurance.
♡ Despite his shyness, he’s surprisingly stubborn and will fight fiercely for his loved ones.

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