Witnessing a pup stepping into a caring home for the very first time is an experience filled with pure delight. The knowledge that, from this point forward, their only concerns will be which game to engage in or how much to snuggle holds immeasurable value for any dog enthusiast!
When Carlie Cahill first encountered Toad, he was a small puppy amongst a sizable litter, taking his initial steps alongside his siblings at an Oklahoma foster environment. Soon after, all of his fellow pups were adopted, leaving Toad with no companions.
Being a true dog enthusiast herself, Carlie couldn’t bear the thought of Toad feeling sorrowful. Hence, she resolved to take a commendable action!
The Perfect Match
Prior to officially bringing Toad into her affectionate home, Carlie frequently visited him at her mother’s place. When Toad’s mother became pregnant, the shelter transferred her and secured a foster – Carlie’s mom.
The mama dog gave birth to ten healthy pups, with nine finding their permanent homes as soon as they were sufficiently prepared and robust. All but Toad embarked on new life adventures, prompting Carlie to take action.
She officially embraced him as her own when he was approximately six months old – and from that point forward, the duo has been inseparable!
“I believe he was about 6 months old when I officially took him in – but I encountered him right after his birth because my mom fostered (and ultimately kept) his mother! Thus, he has been a part of my life for most of his existence,” Carlie shared on Instagram.
At that moment, Carlie was residing in a college dorm, and she opted to finance an apartment during her final semester without anyone being aware, solely to keep Toad with her. In return, he showered her with endless affection and an exuberant spirit!
Although he has since matured into a large, robust Staffie, he has always remained the friendliest dog. He endeared himself to her acquaintances, whom he greeted at the door with an exuberant wag of his tail.
The positive aspect was that – Carlie’s mom decided to keep Toad’s mother, allowing the two to continue seeing one another regularly. They enjoyed numerous play dates until his mother relocated out of state.
However, even after that, Toad maintained his exuberance and the broad smile on his face. Just having Carlie by his side was sufficient!
An 80-Pound Snugglebug
Toad possesses his own adorable quirks, like colliding with cars despite having impeccable eyesight. He also becomes startled by anything that moves during walks with his mom – even leaves!
Nonetheless, he is extremely protective of his mom. He definitely requires an adequate introduction to strangers, as he doesn’t easily permit others to approach Carlie. However, once he becomes acquainted with someone – he transforms into an absolute sweetheart!
“Toad is essentially a big infant. He believes he’s a lap dog, even though he weighs 80 pounds. He’s an extraordinarily joyful boy,” Carlie conveyed to GeoBeats Animals.
Carlie has recently adopted an older Chihuahua named Link, and Toad couldn’t be more thrilled! He embraced Link with open arms, believing he had finally acquired a permanent playmate!
“Toad was incredibly thrilled when I introduced him to Link and they formed a strong bond,” Carlie remarked.
His excitement soon waned, however, upon realizing that Link was somewhat of a lone wolf, but that didn’t deter him from showering him with love.
“Toad has made attempts to engage Link in play and it’s quite adorable, but Link shows no interest in playing with Toad,” she adds.
Currently, Toad and Link share their Oklahoma dwelling together, indulging in endless cuddle sessions with their mom.
This Staffie lad is now a sizable fellow, yet he has never ceased being a child at heart. He continues to adore playtime, strolls, and venturing into new escapades daily. Most importantly, his mom ensures he is continuously showered with affection.
You can follow Toad and Link on their official Instagram.