Woman’s Afraid Of The Dog She Adopted But Still Brings Him Home

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Tater Tot’s life didn’t begin with kindness. This sweet stray from Mississippi had a past no one fully understood. He was severely underweight, heartworm-positive, and bore a large scar on his leg where no fur would grow. Adopters passed him by again and again. A few even backed out after initially expressing interest. But everything changed the day Caitlyn came into his life.

Caitlyn originally planned to adopt Tater Tot on behalf of a friend who was training for the Navy. The plan was to move to Florida together and raise him there. But when Caitlyn first met him, she was nervous. He was larger than she expected, and his visible scars made her hesitate. Then, without a moment of doubt, Tater Tot walked up, brushed against her legs, and sat right in her lap. It was like he had made the decision for both of them.

Though the move to Florida fell through, Caitlyn decided to keep Tater Tot. At first, life together wasn’t easy. Tater Tot was terrified of loud noises and sudden movements. He would flinch or run if Caitlyn picked up anything large, suggesting he may have suffered abuse in his past. It took time, patience, and lots of gentle reassurance before he started to feel safe in his new home.

Over time, his personality began to shine. Caitlyn’s mom even joked that Tater Tot had learned how to roll his eyes. At around 60 pounds, he insists on laying right on top of Caitlyn whenever possible. Every day, he waits by the door, ready for his walk. But dog parks are off the list. Sadly, when they first tried visiting one, other dog owners often left, labeling him as aggressive just because of how he looked.

Despite the rocky beginning, Caitlyn and Tater Tot developed a bond built on trust and deep emotional connection. He became incredibly in tune with her feelings. In the early days, if Caitlyn cried or seemed upset, Tater Tot would hide, unsure of what might come next. Now, he stays close and offers quiet comfort. When Caitlyn moved to a new house, she even made sure it had carpet, knowing Tater Tot hated walking on tile or wood floors.

Tater Tot isn’t an only dog anymore. He now has a sister named Sweet Pea, another rescue Caitlyn adopted. Sweet Pea had likely been used for breeding, but now the two cuddle and nap together like lifelong siblings. They don’t like being apart for long and seem to know they’re finally safe.

Tater Tot may have had a rough start, but Caitlyn knows he changed her life just as much as she changed his. What started as a favor for a friend became the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

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