Axel

My story

Meet Axel, the big, lovable goofball who somehow manages to be both chill and a total mess at the same time. He’s got the perfect mix of “laid-back best friend” and “absolutely no coordination whatsoever.” His favorite pastime? Playing with balls—though “playing” might be a generous term, considering he chases them like a baby deer on an ice rink. Despite his size and confidence in literally every other situation, Axel lives in absolute terror of one small, fluffy dictator: the cat. That’s right, this big, strong pup is utterly owned by a creature that weighs less than his lunch. He won't admit it, but if that cat even blinks at him the wrong way, Axel is out of there like he just saw a ghost. When he’s not being the cat’s personal punching bag or embarrassing himself mid-fetch, Axel is just a super chill dude who wants to hang out, love his people, and occasionally make you question if his legs actually work properly. If you’re looking for a big-hearted, ball-chasing, cat-fearing goof who fits in anywhere, Axel is your guy—just don’t expect him to stand up to any house cats anytime soon.

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