the actual residents of the nursing home tend to take a backseat to the young people’s drama. doreen is often completely absent, mostly because she still refuses to retire. the only thing that can distract her from working is getting other people (and pets) to work too.
doreen: there’s no reason you and cauliflower can’t find yourselves a decent-paying job. being a layabout is no good at all-- think of the example you’re setting for your new puppy!
beets: *woofs in shame from being chronically unemployed and also from being hungry*
doreen: i see a bright future for you, little one. you could be the next air bud!
no-name-puppy: *woofs in excitement from the potential of achieving riches beyond all comprehension and also from being hungry*