An American woman who identifies as a dog has given an insight into what her daily life looks like.
The social media star known as Meow appeared on KIIS FM’s The Kyle & Jackie O Show on Thursday to discuss what it means to live life as a dog.
She told hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson how she sleeps in a crate, is rewarded with dog treats and has ‘handlers’ to help look after her.
Meow, who streams live on gaming platform Twitch, explained how she identifies as a Dalmatian and will bark and run on all fours while embracing life as a dog.
She shared that she sleeps in a box instead of a bed and says that resting in a confined space helps her feel ‘safe’ at night.
An American woman who identifies as a dog and goes by the name Meow has given an insight into what her daily life looks like while speaking on KIIS FM’s The Kyle & Jackie O Show
She said: ‘I have pastel rugs and pastel cushions in there, something about being in a confined space, I don’t know if it makes me feel safe from the world or makes me feel like the world is safe from me, but it feels safe comfort!’
‘It suits me, the rule of thumb with a dog is if they can stand up in it then it’s big enough for them, so as long as I’m on all fours and stand up,’ she added.
When asked if she identifies as a dog or just feels like she has a dog spirit, Meow clarified that she is a ‘dog girl’ and shared how she has always loved ‘play’.
She said: ‘I think the wonder that comes with play and just being enchanted by life around you is a beautiful thing. I’m not sure if I ever put two and two together that I had to stop doing it when I grew up.
‘I figured that once I earn my own money and pay my own rent, I can do whatever I want, and I want to be a dog!’
Radio host and shock jock Kyle then asked her if she has a boyfriend and she confirmed that she doesn’t but has ‘handlers’ who take her for walks and feed her.
She clarified that she has a non-sexual relationship with her therapists, who are her friends and either have similar interests or support her lifestyle.
‘I have handlers. A bit like dog trainers. They feed me, they take me for walks, we do exercise, which is one of my favorite things because I get treats,’ she said.
When asked what treats she could get, Meow said she will be rewarded with shredded chicken, jerky and sometimes even dog biscuits.
She told hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson how she sleeps in a crate, is rewarded with dog treats and has ‘handlers’ to help look after her
She said that sometimes she will eat dog food but will add other foods to it, explaining: ‘It’s kind of boring, I like to put bone broth or other additives in there.’
Meow was then asked if she pays her two or three regular ‘handlers’, to which she replied: ‘I don’t, it’s fun, I don’t have to pay anyone to spend time with me.’
The cosplayer said she feels ‘more human’ by being in touch with the ‘primal, animal’ side of her personality and said she doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her.
She said: ‘I don’t think I focus on other people and their reactions to me because I’m so in the moment I’m just chasing the ball, the dog is that I want to sit and perform for whoever is my focus .’
Kyle asked her if she adopts her dog lifestyle in the bedroom, to which she clarified: ‘The dog side of me is an everyday lifestyle, so I don’t need it in the bedroom at all.’
Meow often gives fans a glimpse into her life on her Instagram account, where she goes by the username meowdalyn and boasts 11,300 followers.