Wisconsin Puppy Surrendered At Just Three Hours Old Develops The Funniest Identity Crisis

When a tiny puppy was surrendered to a rescue at just three hours old due to a cleft lip and palate, his Wisconsin foster mom stepped in to save him. As he grew, he developed a hilarious personality and a surprising bond with his feline foster siblings.

Surrendered At Just Three Hours Old

When he first arrived in foster care, he was unimaginably tiny. His foster mom described him as looking “just kind of like a little potato.”

The tiny puppy had been born with both a cleft lip and a cleft palate. While dogs with these conditions can live completely normal lives, they require specialized care early on.

Because of his condition, the breeder surrendered him to a local rescue. His foster mom took him in when he was literally just three hours old.

In those first few critical weeks, his routine was simple. “He did nothing,” his foster mom recalled. “He just ate and then he went to sleep.”

Learning To Use His Body

As the weeks passed, the little puppy began to grow stronger. Around the three-week mark, a new side of him began to emerge.

He was trying to figure out how his legs worked, wobbling around and testing his boundaries. His foster mom found his clumsy attempts to be absolutely endearing.

“He was just such a funny guy while he was kind of like learning to use his body,” she shared.

Soon, the wobbly steps turned into sudden bursts of speed, and he was zooming around his foster home.

A Hilarious Personality Emerges

By the time he was about six weeks old, the puppy’s true personality started to shine through. He was no longer just a sleepy little potato.

He became incredibly expressive and vocal. His foster mom noted that he was “just the most hilarious little puppy.”

He kept her constantly entertained with his antics. “He made me laugh constantly,” she said.

However, he also had a very demanding side. He was known to be quite bossy with his foster mom, always seeming to have an opinion about something.

Meeting The Foster Kittens

Living in a foster home meant the puppy wasn’t the only animal in the house. When he was finally introduced to his foster mom’s kittens, the size difference was striking.

He was actually smaller than the kittens, and they were completely baffled by him. “They had no idea what to do with him,” his foster mom laughed.

The kittens’ initial reaction was to hiss and bop the strange new creature. But the puppy didn’t let their skepticism deter him.

His attitude seemed to be, “Well, we can still be friends. No big deal.”

An Identity Crisis

Spending so much time with his feline foster siblings started to rub off on the little dog. He began to pick up on their habits.

His foster mom noticed that he was developing some decidedly non-canine traits. “He had a little bit of an identity crisis of like, ‘Am I a kitten or am I a puppy?'”

He started exhibiting behaviors that were much more typical of a cat than a dog. It was a hilarious quirk that made him even more lovable.

“He definitely has certain cat-like behaviors,” she observed as he continued to grow and learn from his fuzzy roommates.

The Terrible Teens

As he grew bigger and more confident, the puppy entered a mischievous phase. He realized he had the run of the house and wanted to test his limits.

His foster mom had to start setting boundaries. “As he got a little bit bigger, it was like, ‘You can’t do whatever you want and get away with it,'” she explained.

Like many growing pups, he went through a rebellious streak. “He definitely went through his terrible teens with me,” she joked.

Despite the occasional mess or chewed item when her back was turned, he remained a chunky, happy, and playful boy.

Ready For His Forever Adventure

The little puppy, now named Scrunchie, had come a long way from the fragile three-hour-old newborn. He was thriving.

Looking at the healthy, happy dog he had become, his foster mom knew it was time. “I think I’ve done my job, and I think it’s time for you to go off on your forever adventure,” she decided.

It was a bittersweet moment. She was thrilled he was ready for adoption, but she knew she would miss his bossy, hilarious presence.

“Scrunchie, you’re about to get adopted. Are you so excited?” she asked him on adoption day. “I’m going to miss you so much.”

A Perfect Match

When Scrunchie’s adopter finally arrived, the connection was instant. The puppy didn’t hesitate for a second.

“His adopter came, and it was so cute because he just sprinted right towards her,” his foster mom recalled fondly.

It was clear that he had found his person. After a heartfelt goodbye, Scrunchie headed off to start his new life.

His foster mom watched him go, knowing she had given him the best possible start. “Bye, Scrunchie. I love you,” she told him.

A New Feline Sister

In his new home, Scrunchie’s early socialization with kittens paid off perfectly. He gained a new, permanent feline sibling.

“He absolutely loves his new, actual, cat sister,” his foster mom shared in an update.

The cat is incredibly patient with the energetic pup. “She is so good with him and she puts up with so much because he is just crazy,” she noted.

Though he can still be a bit annoying and crazy at times, his sweet nature shines through. Looking at his happy new life, his foster mom concluded, “He couldn’t have found a better home.”