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The highlight of my day is opening my apartment door and having a little furry ball of sunshine be so excited to see me he can’t even contain himself. That’s my Walter. He’s a rescue pupper that I would guess is a cross between a corgi, chihuahua and Shiba inu but is always 100% loveable puppy. (He is NOT the dog in the picture in this article as I’m trying to protect his anonymity but mostly because I couldn’t pick just one picture.)
When I first got Walter, he was pretty overweight for his size (he’s about corgi size) and had small patches of skin where he had no fur. But I fell for his big eyes, curious personality and one floppy ear. I spent maybe 20 minutes with him and I knew he was meant to be with me. After wishing and hoping for a dog of my own, I finally was bringing a dog home; and not just any dog, I somehow found the perfect dog for me.
I wish I could say it was happily ever after since then, but I would be completely lying, and I think most dog parents would call me out if I said everything was rainbows and butterflies from the start. There were days I would just sob because I was so overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do or frustrated because he was behaving poorly. I had to make him throw up at least 4 times in the first few months I had him (I talked to an emergency room pet nurse before I made him throw up – make sure to contact your vet before you make your animal throw up).
He ate a full container of brownies that was in a plastic Tupperware with the lid closed, in a bag, in the middle of my kitchen table. He has also eaten literal trash. And because I didn’t want him to get sick, I made him throw up; all over my kitchen, living room, one time on my bed in the middle of the night. Through these frustrating times I truly learned the emotional toll a dog can have on you.
However, on the flip side, and more importantly, Walter has done amazing wonders in my life. He has become the best roommate I could ask for, my teddy bear at night, on cold nights, he’s my automatic heating blanket, and he’s also the reason I smile at the end of a long day.
We have adapted to each other and each other’s habits and lifestyles. I’ve tried to train him to become a better dog and he has most definitely trained me to give him treats he probably shouldn’t get.
He is more than I could have ever dreamed and if you are ever debating getting a dog, I highly recommend it. Especially rescue dogs who have so much love to give if only they have the chance to show you. My Walter is one of the best things I have ever willingly brought into my life and I am thankful every day that I get to spend another day with him.
