According to The Canadian Press, Christian and Monique Etienne scored the winning lottery ticket while picking up cleaning supplies after their dogs got into a package of scone mix.

In addition to being thankful for the naughty pooches, Chancey and Kira, the couple say they intend to make a lot of people happy and take Monique’s mother on a trip to her homeland of Norway.

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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