12-Year-Old Dog Finds Joy and Love with New Stuffed Octopus Toy

That’s a heartwarming story about a 12-year-old dog named Theo who found joy in a new toy from a pet store. It’s interesting to note that dogs interact with their toys in a similar way to how wolves interact with their prey. This might explain why dogs have preferences for certain toys, such as those with a good taste, smell, or toys that are easily destructible.

Theo’s story is like that of many older dogs who have been abandoned in big cities. He was found in the parking lot of a famous chain store in Barrington, Illinois, and was quickly taken to the BAARK Dog Rescue shelter. Jenny Leech, a caregiver who already had 11 furry companions, didn’t hesitate to welcome Theo into her care. Once at home, as a welcoming gesture, Leech allowed Theo to choose his favorite toy from a wide variety. To everyone’s surprise, Theo ran over to a stuffed blue octopus and carried it in his snout. From that moment on, Theo doesn’t go anywhere without his tentacled companion. It has become his treasured possession, and he doesn’t leave it behind. The sweet encounter of the dog with his dream toy happened at a dog salon where Jenny stopped to buy the little animal a necklace with his badge and other necessary things. However, Theo only had eyes for the stuffed octopus. He must have fallen in love with it at first sight. The lovely dog was so happy with his toy that Leech stopped the car on the road to take a look at it. He was truly excited and very happy, not only with his new loving family but also with his new blue friend. Theo’s mother shared some footage of her dog’s obsession with the stuffed animal on her social media accounts. Soon after, she received a box with 10 more toys from the Live Like Roo foundation, who were touched by Theo’s love for the octopus. Upon opening the box… (the rest of the story is not provided in the given text)