Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you ended up adopting a dog who you thought was going to be small, even when he grew up, only to be surprised?
Or, maybe you took in a dog who usually grows a lot, but is a lot bigger than the rest of his breed. Well, this happens sometimes.
There are many instances where people end up adopting a dog not knowing how it would change when it grows up, or by simply not knowing their dog’s breed.
And yes, this happened to a family that we will talk about. They adopted a pup for their son, but they had no idea how this was going to change their lives.
Max’s New Best Friend
When Max was first introduced to their new pup, named Chicken, his parents wanted to surprise him. They took Max back to their home in Massachusetts only to find something furry waiting for him.
Chicken was so tiny at the time, and Max was overjoyed to see that his family got him a dog. They gave her some pets, and the puppy looked happy to have them as her new family.
Shortly after that, Max and Chicken would start hanging out all the time. They were best friends in no time, and his parents were overjoyed to see the two of them having fun all the time.
They would grow up together, but the only difference was that Chicken would transform a lot faster than his human sibling.
In fact, Chicken grew up to be almost as big as Max, and the family from Massachusetts was surprised by this transformation. Just three years later, the pup is almost unrecognizable.
Their bond only grew stronger, and Chicken was always very attentive to Max’s needs. Whenever the boy would feel a bit upset, the dog was there for him.
Max And Chicken Loved Playing All The Time
Even when they were just playing, he would always look out for his human sibling. Chicken was never too pushy when they played, and that was important.
Sometimes, they would play outside with leaves or just play fetch. Their parents would take them for a swim on occasion, and they would have so much fun.
Max’s mom sometimes even lets him walk Chicken outside, although it would always be with her supervision because the dog was so much bigger.
Still, it looked a bit comical to see the two of them together and to know how big a change that had happened in just three years.
Once again, it’s worth noting that adopting dogs while your children grow up is always a positive move in my book.
I think our furry companions can have a positive effect on kids, and this can not only affect them, but us as well. It’s worth giving it a try.