Just LOVING this thread! Your Otto is absolutely adorable - so handsome!
I just adopted a 1-year-old from a local shelter a month ago. I was actually looking for a retriever for my sis when I came across his pic...his hair was long and matted but underneath I could tell he was a cutie pie. After I met him it was love at first sight! The feeling was mutual...he jumped into my lap and decided I was his
.
I sort of went to the shelter just to meet him...not thinking that I would take him home that day...so I didn't
exactly tell my hubby what I was up to. Once I met him though I just couldn't leave him behind. My poor hubby was so upset when I brought him home, but I assured him that I would take care of him 100%. After literally ONE day my hubs
completely turned around.
I work from home and I now get "How's my pup?" texts all day long because my hubby has to check up on him (with photo updates of course)
. We have been married for 21 years and this is our first "baby". My hubby and I are spoiling him rotten with toys, clothes, long walks, lots of playtime and of course plenty of belly and ear scratches. Our pup has been such a fun addition to our family - and my hubby now thinks we need another - HA!
I have one close friend and a sister who have always had lots of pets...and while I have always liked animals (especially dogs) I never fully understood their obsession (partly due to allergies) until now
! Our little guy has truly stolen our hearts...just like I know Otto has stolen yours
.
Thanks again for sharing your story! I am relieved to know we are not the only "crazy" new doggie parents around!