New York Girl Chose The Puppy Nobody Else Took And Watched Him Become Completely Unforgettable
Mugsy started out as a tiny, pure white puppy sleeping at a New York rescue event. As he grew, his face transformed into something wonderfully unique, capturing his family’s hearts forever.
The Last Puppy Waiting
Twelve years ago, a 10-year-old girl named Carly walked into a local pet store with her family.
They happened to stumble upon a rescue event that was wrapping up for the day.
To their surprise, there was only one dog left waiting for a home.
It was a tiny, pure white puppy with bright blue eyes, sleeping peacefully while all curled up.
Carly thought he was absolutely beautiful, and her family ended up adopting him right on the spot.
A Heartbreaking Start
Before he found his way to the rescue event, the little dog, now named Mugsy, had a rough start in life.
He was discovered living in an abandoned home.
Mugsy wasn’t alone in the house; he was found alongside his dad and his sister.
Sadly, he wasn’t found with his mother, which meant he likely missed out on being raised by her during his earliest days.
An Unexpected Transformation
When they first brought him home, the family had no idea what Mugsy would grow up to be.
Based on his pure white coat and early features, they honestly thought he was going to grow into a beautiful white lab.
However, biology had a very different plan in store for the little pup.
By his first year, his face began to change in ways his family never expected.
A Masterpiece Of A Dog
Mugsy developed huge eyes that seemed to bulge out and an extreme underbite with silly, endearing teeth.
Carly admits she has no idea how his features turned out the way they did.
She has heard people say that he has a face only a mother could love, but she completely disagrees.
Interestingly, Carly thinks Mugsy looks exactly like a dog straight out of a 1600s painting.
A Surprising Family Reunion
Mugsy wasn’t the only one from the abandoned house to get a second chance.
His sister had also been adopted by a different loving family.
Years later, Carly and her family actually managed to find Mugsy’s sister.
Seeing the two dogs together was amazing, and Carly was blown away by how incredibly alike the siblings looked.
Overcoming Health Hurdles
As Mugsy got older, he began to face a few medical challenges.
He was having trouble losing weight, which led to a trip to the veterinarian.
Mugsy was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, a condition that slows down the metabolism.
Thankfully, once they got him on the right pills and fixed his diet, he started doing really well.
Quirks And Comforts
Along with his unique looks, Mugsy has plenty of funny quirks.
He has famously bad breath, but his family just accepts it as part of why they love him.
When Carly leaves the house, Mugsy will sit right in the middle of the living room and howl.
He also loves sleeping in enclosed areas to feel safe, so his family bought him an adorable little teepee to curl up inside.
A Soul Dog Connection
Twelve years after that fateful day at the pet store, the bond between Carly and Mugsy is stronger than ever.
Carly calls him her “soul dog” and her everything, fiercely protecting him from anyone who might judge his looks.
Whenever she takes him out, she catches people doing double-takes at his unforgettable face.
But to Carly, he is simply the sweet, affectionate boy who can always bring a smile to her face when she needs it most.
