A rescue group in Mississippi was having a troublesome time discovering a house for Tater Tot, a stray canine with a mysterious previous. He was heartworm-positive and severely underweight, with a noticeable scar on his leg the place fur by no means grew again. Though just a few folks had already backed out of adopting him, Tater Tot’s life took a flip for the higher when Caitlyn entered the image.
Initially, Caitlyn adopted Tater Tot for a pal in coaching for the Navy. The 2 buddies had deliberate to maneuver to Florida collectively. Nevertheless, when Caitlyn met Tater Tot, she was nervous and intimidated by his measurement and bodily options. To her shock, Tater Tot instantly approached her, brushed in opposition to her legs, and sat in her lap. It was as if he had chosen her as his new proprietor.
Sadly, the transfer to Florida didn’t work out, however Caitlyn determined to maintain Tater Tot, rapidly falling in love with him. Initially, Tater Tot was afraid of every part and everybody, probably indicating a historical past of abuse. He would flinch and run each time Caitlyn picked up one thing giant or made a loud noise. It took a very long time for him to regulate to his new house and really feel protected, however ultimately, he grew to become extra snug round strangers.
Tater Tot’s goofy character quickly emerged, with Caitlyn’s mother even joking that she taught him roll his eyes. Now weighing round 60 kilos, Tater Tot loves sitting or laying immediately on high of Caitlyn. He nonetheless waits by the entrance door for his day by day walks, however they now not go to canine parks. Once they first tried going to canine parks, many individuals would go away, claiming that Tater Tot was aggressive they usually didn’t need to be round him.
Caitlyn and Tater Tot have developed a robust bond, with Tater Tot being very responsive and in tune along with her feelings. When he first got here house, he could be afraid and conceal if he noticed Caitlyn cry or sensed her anger. To this present day, Tater Tot nonetheless dislikes tile and wood flooring, so when Caitlyn moved, she particularly selected a home with carpet.
Tater Tot has a sister named Candy Pea, one other canine Caitlyn adopted. Candy Pea was probably used for breeding, however now the 2 canine nap and cuddle collectively, and don’t like being separated for lengthy intervals of time. Tater Tot has utterly modified Caitlyn’s life for the higher, and he or she couldn’t think about life with out him.
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