This time, he wasn’t going to handle it like he usually does. “Come on, buddy, let’s see you. It’s okay.”
The little guy was obviously way too stressed out, and the tension hung in the air. He had to act quickly.
Honestly, he never intended to take in this pup. A woman had agreed to adopt him, but she canceled at the last minute. She claimed he was making too much noise, which seemed so unfair.
When he picked the puppy up from her, he discovered the dog had been locked in a kennel for about 20 hours. How could anyone do that? That’s not what training looks like; no puppy deserves that.
An Unexpected Rescue
He was baffled by her decision. Under those conditions, a puppy cannot be trained effectively.
It felt wrong, and he could see that the pup wasn’t happy when he brought him back home. Nervousness radiated from the dog, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss.
After years of experience, he can tell you that this whole situation felt a little off. He just wanted to get the puppy and leave; everything about that place seemed unsettling.
Home Sweet Home
“Oh my God, I’m going to pull over!” he exclaimed as he realized how overwhelmed the pup was. “It’s okay; we’ve got to pull over, dude.”
Once they finally made it home, his other dogs were so excited to see him again.
Thank you, Lobo! Every time he’s away, they become overly enthusiastic. He decided to take them out for some exercise to let them release their pent-up energy.
He knew he couldn’t introduce the new pup to the pack tonight. The little guy was too shaken up and overwhelmed. Instead, he decided to give the puppy a private room for the night, allowing him to settle in.
He had never seen a young pup quite like this before. The dog needed time to adjust and get comfortable with his new surroundings.
The Morning After
This is day two, and he can see the light in the pup’s eyes starting to return. “Come over here, buddy! I’m over here!” he calls out, feeling optimistic about the dog’s progress.
“Look, my bed solved all the problems, huh?” It was heartwarming to see the puppy start to come out of his shell.
When he brought the dog home, he remembered to grab a stick—something simple that could bring joy.
“What did you get when you brought Dad? You brought a stick! We don’t need to get a steak; this is something we can both enjoy together.” That small moment felt so sweet, reminding him of the bond they were beginning to forge.
As the sun rose on a new day, he felt a sense of relief wash over him. He knew he had made the right choice, and he was determined to help this puppy find his place in their family.
Each day would be a step toward healing, love, and comfort. Together, they would navigate this journey, finding their way forward one small paw print at a time.
It’s heartening to know that amidst the chaos, they can create a loving home for those who need it most.