California Dog’s Strange Behavior Sends Her To The Vet, But The Answer Is Not What Her Owner Expected
Nori the Italian Greyhound needed a new home after her first adoption didn’t work out. Her California mom expected a shy, sleepy pup, but soon discovered she had adopted a hilarious, bouncing ball of energy with a very unusual drinking habit.
A Fateful Phone Call
Not every adoption is a perfect match from the very beginning. For a little Italian Greyhound named Nori, her first attempt at finding a forever family sadly didn’t work out at home.
When an animal is returned, it can be a confusing and stressful time for them. Fortunately, a woman named Victoria heard about Nori’s situation and decided to reach out to the previous adopter.
The two women spoke on the phone and quickly realized that Victoria’s home would be a wonderful environment for the dog. Victoria drove out to pick her up, and the rest was history.
Sharing her journey with GeoBeats, Victoria explained how this small decision changed both of their lives completely.
The First Timid Week
When Nori first arrived at her new home, she was incredibly shut down. The transition had clearly taken a toll on the little dog’s confidence.
Victoria noted that Nori was “very, very timid” and “very, very shy” for the entire first week. She spent her days quietly observing her new surroundings.
Victoria patiently gave the dog the time and space she needed to decompress. She knew that rushing the process would only make the tiny dog more anxious.
But as the days passed, Nori began to realize she was finally safe.
Flipping The Switch
Once Nori felt comfortable, something incredible happened. Victoria says the dog completely “flipped a switch” and her true personality came shining through.
The once-shy pup suddenly began bouncing off the walls at incredible speeds. Surprisingly, despite her frantic zooming, she managed to race around without bumping into things.
At the time, Victoria was living with roommates who had a dog named Lee. While Nori was absolutely insane and completely quirky, Lee was often spotted yawning in the background, completely unamused by her antics.
Nori had officially come out of her shell, and there was no going back.
The Opposite Of Expectations
For Victoria, bringing Nori home was the fulfillment of a lifelong wish. She had loved Italian Greyhounds her entire life, considering them her absolute dream dog.
People had always told her that the breed was generally “80% sleepy and 20% crazy.” Victoria fully expected to have a relaxed, lounging companion most of the time.
However, Nori proved to be the exact opposite. She was a bundle of endless energy that kept everyone on their toes.
Victoria admitted it was a lot to keep up with while balancing her job, but she also confessed she had never laughed harder in her life.
The Bizarre Water Bowl Habit
One of Nori’s funniest quirks revealed itself on the very first day she came home. After getting settled, Victoria naturally offered her a bowl of water and some food.
When Nori went to drink, Victoria was left speechless. The dog began aggressively licking the bowl, sending water flying absolutely everywhere.
The messy habit became a daily routine. People online even joked that Victoria should put a potted plant behind the bowl so Nori could water it while she drank.
To make sure Nori actually consumes enough liquids despite the mess, Victoria cleverly started adding extra water directly into her food.
A Trip To The Vet
Because Nori’s behaviors were so frantic and unusual, some people speculated there might be something medically wrong. Viewers wondered if she had a neurological issue.
Victoria knew her dog wasn’t quite right in the head, but she suspected it was just because Nori was “too smart for her own good.”
To be safe, Victoria took Nori to the veterinarian for a full checkup. After examining the energetic pup, the vet gave a hilarious official diagnosis.
“No,” the vet told her, “I think she’s just a little weird.”
Making It Official In California
Living in California, Victoria had to officially register Nori to prove all of her shots were up to date. The process involved getting a little ID card for the dog.
When the card arrived, Victoria was amused to see it looked exactly like a human identification card. The registration process also required her to select descriptive words for Nori’s personality from a massive list.
After thinking about Nori’s incredible journey from a returned, shut-down dog to a wild ball of energy, Victoria carefully made her selections.
The three words she chose to permanently describe her best friend were: mischievous, cuddly, and shy.
A Slow Burn To Love
Despite her wild antics at home, Nori is surprisingly a “slow burn” when it comes to meeting new people. It takes her a minute to warm up and trust someone new.
But Victoria warns that once Nori decides she likes you, it is completely over for you. The affectionate dog will absolutely refuse to leave your side.
Victoria admits she has never been more obsessed with anything in her entire life, jokingly adding that her love for Nori is actually a little scary.
The bond they share is a testament to what happens when a rescue dog is finally given the right environment to thrive.
Little Tiny Noodles
Victoria acknowledges that everyone feels a deep connection to their pets, but she believes there is just something uniquely special about Italian Greyhounds.
She affectionately calls them “little tiny noodles” who want to be by their owner’s side twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
They have a way of making you feel like you are their entire world. Victoria notes that they simply wouldn’t survive without their humans, which makes caring for them incredibly rewarding.
For Nori, finding Victoria meant finding a person who embraced her shyness, laughed at her weirdness, and promised to be her entire world forever.
