Spike - The Runaway Pup! Our Paw-fect Pet : 2 min read

 

"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive."

As a family getting a puppy has a hilarious backdrop. When Sam wanted a sibling, we were hesitant. So, he almost settled for a pup. Much to his happiness, we decided “the sibling would grow up, a puppy would not.”

Our baby boy

Although we all love large breeds, we also have our individual preferences. The only undisputed favourite being our local strays. The limited space of our apartment, coupled with our busy schedules, were perfect conditions to give one of them home.

While we weighed the options several times, we were not quite prepared. So, we spent a year connecting with dog families and not dog owners. After extensive research and discussions, we were ready to bring our little boy home. Determined to house a homeless/rescue baby, we knew adoption was the most loving option.^[1] “You can't buy happiness, but you can rescue it.”

My school junior connected me to her dog’s groomer. He told me that a mother had abandoned her two-month-old pups. Just two had survived, so I could take one. The boy, he said, keeps running away all across the street. Done! He was coming home.

Second day at home.

The excitement was palpable as we prepared the home in different ways. Armed with basic information and still very inexperienced, we welcomed our new family member.

Spike came home on a Friday evening. He arrived in a grocery bag. All that was visible were his floppy ears and tiny face. He looked puzzled, timid, and drowsy, yet a distinct twinkle in his eyes lit up our living room.

May I share your biscuit please

“Dogs are miracles with paws”. With all that transpired at home over the last nine months, we are more than blessed to have him. Sometimes we ponder, did we save him? Or did he rescue us?

Stay with me as I time travel to document his first year with us. I promise it will be fun!

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[1] https://goodnesspetfood.com/dog-breeding-in-india/