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Well-known animal advocate Isabel Klee continues to care for her current foster dog, Raven. The Shih-Tzu is still recovering from some health issues, including a surgery that removed a major mass from her hind area. Still, Raven doesn’t let these challenges slow her down, and she gets more energetic every day.

The precious pooch even created her own game that she greets Klee with each morning to start the day.

In the TikTok from @simonsits, Klee shared the special way that Raven says ‘good morning’ the minute she’s out of bed.

“I literally woke up less than seven minutes ago,” Klee explained. “I just have to show you my foster dog, Raven’s, favorite game in the world. As soon as I wake up in the morning, she is attacking my feet and it is the cutest thing ever.”

Klee walked toward Raven’s dog bowls in maroon socks as the Shih-Tzu pranced around and playfully nipped at her feet. Raven’s tail never stopped wagging as she continuously attempted to catch at least one foot or even just a toe.

The canine cutie stopped every few seconds to look at her foster mom adoringly, clearly enjoying their little morning ritual. Klee laughed in delight at Raven’s silliness and had fun playing along.

Raven’s Fur Baby Brother Didn’t Play

Klee’s dog Simon chose to sit back and watch the shenanigans as Raven and her foster mom danced around. The look on his face conveyed a little confusion, along with some mild annoyance at Raven’s antics for such an early hour.

Followers got a kick out of Raven’s feisty spirit and noted her improvement since her surgery, as well as Simon’s apathy for the game.

“She’s acting like a puppy again!! She must feel so much better!!” one gushed.

“Simon is like ‘girl, it’s too early for this’,” another posted.

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“I love how she’s so comfortable now showing her personality,” a follower shared.

“Simon just doesn’t get it. He’s known those feet his entire life,” someone pointed out.

Klee is obviously having a blast with Raven, praising her in the caption, “She is the silliest and best girl in the world.”

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Dogs section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.