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Little Boy Terrified Of Dogs Is Adopted Into A Family That Already Has One

Written by: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| Published on January 27, 2023

Holly adopted a beautiful little boy named Marcelo, who was terrified of dogs. He screamed if a dog came near him. The problem was: the family already included Mini, a senior Chihuahua. Mini was instantly interested in her new human brother (even during bath time!)

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Mini was determined to win Marcelo over and did so in the smartest way. She gave the boy space to trust her but never relented. She’d follow him around in a gentle pursuit and when she was finally able to approach Marcelo closely, she graced him with a loving kiss. The boy was absolutely delighted!

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Where Marcelo goes, Mini follows. When Marcelo got sick, the pup didn’t leave his side for a minute. She was so worried about him. Mini’s unwavering love helped Marcelo acclimate to his new family and also taught him that dogs are the best!

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Marcelo loves playtime because Mini is always included. She loves to chill with Marcelo on the hammock, go with him on car rides, and read books with her adorable brother. The two are inseparable! Thank you, Mini, for teaching Marcelo that dogs are special, just like he is! Check them out together in the video below!

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