Some dogs are known as gentle giants, and the world simply wouldn’t be the same without them.
They may be large, massive, even gigantic, but trust me, their hearts are even bigger.
Sadly, not everyone knows that these dogs are usually harmless.
From my own experience, I’ve been “attacked” more times by tiny Chihuahuas than by big dogs like Newfies or Great Pyrenees. Chihuahuas can be fiery little things. I’m not saying other breeds don’t have their moments, but there’s a clear pattern with large dogs.
Mya is one of those gentle giants, a true example of her breed, the Great Pyrenees. These dogs were once herding protectors, and even today, they still guard flocks on farms where needed.
Mya from Sharpsburg, Georgia doesn’t live on a farm, but her instincts remain strong.
At seven years old, this fluffy girl is still full of love, always eager to meet new friends. And sometimes, she even tries to bring them home.
Let’s just say her mom, Rachel, isn’t always thrilled about Mya’s secret surprises.
A Collector Of Unusual Friends
Everything waz going so gud. I findz new frens. I luv shelly frens. Mommy sayz they called turtles. I call dem shelly frens. They so sweet!
Just when I wantz to show shelly fren my home, mommy come.
Mommy sayz no to shelly frens.
Dat make me a sad doggo.
Why I no keep shelly frens, mom?
Mya thought she could sneak in another turtle without anyone noticing. But this time, her plan failed.
Rachel, already familiar with Mya’s unusual hobby, caught her in the act.
It wasn’t the first time, either.
The very first time Rachel, a student from Sharpsburg, Georgia, spotted Mya with a turtle in her mouth, she panicked. Could Mya swallow it? Would she hurt it?
But Mya quickly proved her gentle nature. She never harmed the turtle, or any of the others she later met.
Yes, others. Because Mya never stopped at just one shelly friend.
Each time she discovered a turtle, she tried to bring it home. If Rachel hadn’t stepped in, their house in Georgia would be filled with turtles by now.
Mya simply couldn’t resist the chance to carry new companions inside.
That’s exactly what happened again. She found a turtle, held it carefully, and waited for the right moment.
But her mom already knew what she was up to. Mya refused to let go, standing there at the door with her treasure.
After a bit of back-and-forth, and Rachel’s firm words, Mya finally set the turtle down.
The little creature was completely unharmed, while Mya looked heartbroken, giving her mom the saddest eyes.
Sorry, Mya. That was one more shelly friend who couldn’t stay.
No one knows exactly where that turtle went, but most likely, it’s now back in the wild, living freely.
This story may be sweet and a little funny, but it’s important to remember it isn’t completely safe for dogs to carry wild animals in their mouths.
Even unintentionally, a pup could hurt them, damage their shell, or cause worse harm.
If your dog shows the same curiosity as Mya, make sure you’re there to step in. Wild animals aren’t toys; they belong in their own habitat.