Most kiddos latch on to a security item like a blankie, stuffie or a pacifier. The object’s mere presence offers a sense of solace and peace.
Four-legged babies often have a favorite toy or stuffed animal, too. You know it, the one that is always a bit damp from slobber. All. The. Time.
The one that is carried from room to room. The one they snuggle with at night.
It’s incredibly adorable for your dog to have a lovey. Some breeds such as retrievers prefer balls; others prefer smooshie lovies for their softer mouths.
Poi the golden retriever doesn’t have just one favorite stuffie though.
Poseidon has many stuffies and she carries them with her everywhere she goes. Everywhere….
She’s beautiful, she’s charming, she’s endearing and she’s hopelessly attached to her vast collection of stuffed animals. They provide comfort to this sweet girl whenever she’s out and about, her owner shared.
“She always loved carrying something in her mouth ever since she was a puppy.”
When she’s sleeping, Poi always grabs the stuffies that look like pillows, perfect for resting her weary head on. She also entertains with this stuffie addiction by balancing them and other objects on her head.
“Poi is 9 years old. She’s always loved toys. The earliest memory was when we brought her sister, Hades (the Corgi) home. She immediately brought a toy to show Hades but wouldn’t let her play. Poi grabs toys when she gets happy and excited, but especially when we go on walks outside. Having a toy with her is like a security blanket. She also loves using it as a pillow when she’s tired.”
A brilliant dog, Poi used to love chasing the laser pointer. But it didn’t take her long to figure out her owner was the driving force behind that toy.
“Now, she loves carrying the laser pointer instead. She also knows how to point at things with her nose. Sometimes we tease her when she points at things and grab her something that’s close to where she is pointing.”
Even though Poi rotates through her collection of stuffies, she currently is attached to one in particular.
“She really loves her Pokémon ball! I got her many other toys but she still loves carrying that one the most. When she goes on evening walks, it’s like she’s getting ready to catch a Pokemon.”
Poi’s owner decided to become a veterinarian because his childhood dog Jupiter was always sick. He wanted to help Jupiter all those years ago, but now focuses on other furry patients at the practice.
“I wanted to make him better so that we could play together. Jupiter passed before I fulfilled that dream but now I help my clients. My motivation to make sure others can enjoy their time with their pets for as long as possible.”
Poi doesn’t like to share her toys, but loves accompanying her owner to the veterinary clinic. She’s actually a huge help!
“She actually loves going to work and enjoys greeting the clinic staff with her toy in the break room. Poi’s co-parent works at a company providing targeted therapy for canine cancer.”
Sadly, this adorable canine who loves stuffies has been diagnosed with cancer.
“She’s doing well at the moment and still acts like a puppy. We’re doing everything we can to make sure she continues to live a happy life.”
Poseidon is an incredibly cute canine with quite the collection of stuffies. Does your dog or cat have a fun quirk or favorite toy like her?
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