It’s a beautiful thing when a Muttville dog helps someone love again. That’s what Coffee did for Jennifer and her family. Enjoy Coffee’s love story:
We lost our dog, Lola, of 16 years this last summer. We were very hesitant about adopting a “senior” dog and looked elsewhere for a dog who would be a good fit for our family. Late one night, I made the choice: I was going to fill out an application to adopt a Muttville dog. On the application, along with other wishes, I specified that we would love a senior dog, “on the younger side.” Within a day, we got a response that said, “We have the perfect dog for you!” I was immediately put in touch with Coffee’s foster family. I received a lot of helpful information about Coffee: his personality, his tempermant, his diet, likes, dislikes, etc. Honestly, he was quite a bit smaller than what I wanted, but it didn’t take long for me to realize the small dogs do have many benefits! My husband, young sons (ages 11 and 9) and I met Coffee at his foster home where we all took a walk. He did really well and was so friendly and happy! It took us only the ride home to realize that Coffee was the dog for us.
We brought Coffee home a week or so later. It took him only a day or two to settle in to his new home. As I was told, he probably was going to attach to one person and I am very lucky to be that person! He is my little shadow. I go upstairs, he goes upstairs, I go downstairs, he goes downstairs, I go into the bathroom, you guessed it, he’s right there!! I take him everywhere I can. He goes with me to drop off and pick up the kids from school and practices, and he runs errands with me. He is also quite the kisser! He greets you at the door like you have been gone FOREVER, when really, you’ve just run to get something out of the car. He is happiest when I am by his side. He loves to sleep under covers or with a blanket over his head. The first few nights he was with us, I would constantly check on him to make sure he was able to breath under all those blankets! (My husband thought I was crazy.) He loves to sit on my lap while I’m working. If he’s not on my lap, he’s on his bed nearby. He also either has to sit on my lap while I am driving or on the lap of someone else. He just loves human companionship. At 7 years old, Coffee lives up to his name having good energy and spunk. Every once in a while, we have to give Coffee a gentle reminder that our three cats are not squeaky toys to be chased. One of his favorite pastimes is playing tug-o-war. He gets very serious about it.
Coffee is so lovable, funny and sweet. He is the perfect addition to our family. We have hit the jackpot in finding our Coffee.
Submitted by Jennifer, proud guardian of a Muttville dog.
2/17/15
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