Emily Jokinen left her bedroom to grab a pacifier for her one-month-old daughter. When she opened her bedroom door, she was shocked to find a stray dog sitting on their stairs.
The dog was visibly shaken up, freezing and wet, and malnourished. She was also walking with a limp and in dire need of medical care.
Confused as to how this dog got into their house, Jokinen and her husband, Jack, checked their home security footage and discovered that their front door didn’t latch correctly last night, which allowed the wind to push it open.
The stray dog wound up wandering in, and was inside for good after a neighbor wound up shutting their door for them about 15 minutes later.
Instead of calling animal control or bringing the dog to a shelter, the Jokinen’s named her Suzy and brought her to the vet. Best of all? They decided to permanently adopt her!
“We didn’t expect it but of all the bad things that could happen when your front door is left open — to end up with a sweet dog who just needs a good home,” Jokinen told The NY Times. “I mean wow this could have gone a lot worse.”
Despite her older age and plethora of issues, including fleas, ticks and a heart murmur, the couple intends to give her a “dignified life and a happy home for the remainder of her years.”
Suzy is already so loved and spoiled and is enjoying her time snuggling up in her warm bed, a far cry from her days wandering the freezing streets.
“I hate when people say ‘Everything happens for a reason,’ but I really do feel like this happened for a reason,” Emily wrote on Instagram.
The couple even made Suzy an Instagram page, where you can follow all of her adventures with her new family.
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Lucky Elderly Man Is Greeted Every Day By A “Friend” Who Crawls Out Of The Ice:
We’ve all seen some unique and unlikely friendships over the years, but this one here may take the cake!
One day, a starving otter appeared at an elderly man’s door wanting some food. Ever since, Seppo Laamanen, 65, and Iivari the otter have been inseparable best friends.
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It all started when Seppo fed worms and fish to the small and malnourished otter who was clearly looking for food.
After that, the friendly animal repaid the kindness by visiting the man at his home in Punkaharju in easter Finland. This was the start of something special.
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There’s no way Seppo could’ve ever imagined it’d all lead to this. This adorably unique friendship is one for the ages, and it’s something you have to see to believe.
There’s nothing like the bond between two friends regardless of the species! 🙂
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10 Of The “Most Loyal” Dog Breeds On The Planet
Giving love and support to humans is something that some dogs do better than others.
While many dogs love everyone they meet and are willing to take treats or belly rubs from anyone, the pups we found are just the opposite.
These 10 dogs are some of the most loyal breeds on the planet. They are rock steady in their loyalty to their owner no matter what.
1) Akita
When the American Kennel Club (AKC) lists loyalty to describe the temperament of the Akita, you know they mean business. The beautiful double-coated working dog of Japanese ancestry is considered hardwired in protecting those she loves. They should be socialized with other dogs and people from the time they are puppies. Their silly, fun, but dignified personalities round out the loyal Akita.
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2) Boxer
This working dog is smart, full of energy, and oh so loyal to their family. They get along great with kids and have an innate instinct to protect their pack. He’s a watchdog with a heart of gold who oozes dedication to his owner.
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3) Skye Terrier
Known as the “small dog with the big ears,” this adorable breed hails from the Scottish Isle of Skye, hence the name. Whether you live in the city or the country, this small dog with a big personality is steadfast in snuggling, playtime, and remaining loyal to his owners.
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4) Beagle
This merry hound is friendly, curious and incredibly loyal. While he doesn’t mind the occasional couch potato time, this spunky pooch is energetic and merry. A fun fact about this hound: the breed standard is for 13 inches and under and another in the 13-15 inch category. No matter how you size him, these adorable dogs just want to cling to you.
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5) Shar-Pei
This wrinkly non-sporting breed is standoffish to strangers but very loyal to his owner. His ancient Chinese roots are part of the charm of the Shar-Pei. Regal, strong, and smart, if you want a BFF for life, this loose-skinned pooch may be the right choice for you.
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