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Woman Adopts Dog For Her 25th Birthday, And Its Before-And-After Photos Say It All
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Woman Adopts Dog For Her 25th Birthday, And Its Before-And-After Photos Say It All

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Sometimes, the best part of birthdays isn’t the gifts you get from others, but the ones you get for yourself. Imgur user ‘jekyllandclyde’ recently turned 25, and she decided to mark the occasion by bringing a special new friend into her life.

She adopted Teddy, a Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix with piercing blue eyes and an infectious smile. “He’s definitely a chick magnet. He deserves all the attention he gets,” Teddy’s new owner remarked online. “I thought he was so loving and happy at the humane society… And then I brought him home and those eyes and ears just came to life!”

Not only is Teddy set to help her stay active during the coming harsh winter months, he’s also “got a good snoot to boop.” Really, what more could you ask for?

Scroll down to see Teddy in all his glory, and if you’re thinking of getting a furry friend of your own this holiday season, remember to fully consider if you’re ready to take on the responsibility of keeping them happy and healthy. Also, consider rescuing a dog like Teddy from your local shelter rather than buying from breeders.

This is Teddy, a Cattle/Aussie/Golden Retriever mix, and this is how he looked inside a shelter and at home

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His new owner just adopted him as a 25th birthday present to herself

It’s safe to say, they were both very excited about this idea

Teddy now spends his days as a person-walker, a “chick magnet,” and the proud owner of a “good snoot to boop”

“I thought he was so loving and happy at the humane society…”

“And then I brought him home and those eyes and ears just came to life!”

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This feel-good story is pretty much exactly what all of us need in our lives right now

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If you’re thinking of adopting a new furry friend this holiday season, remember to consider if you’re ready to keep them happy and healthy, and always check your local shelters before breeders

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Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3 years ago we adopted a border collie cross and we called him Shilo. These photos remind me so much of our experience with him. Even though the man at the shelter was a real dog lover and took care of all the dogs so much there all the puppies there just wanted to go to a forever home. The difference between Shilo in the shelter and Shilo once we got him home was EXACTLY the same as Teddy here. What we got in Shilo was a beautiful warm kind caring puppy full of love and fun and a real joy to have and a wonderful addition to our family. We love him so so much. I would recommend adopting a dog so much. If you do you are giving a wonderful dog what he deserves; a warm and loving home and in return he/she will give you a lifetime of unconditional love loyalty and pure and complete joy. That is a picture of him here on the right. SAM_0008-5...e58697.jpg SAM_0008-5a0466ce58697.jpg

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love border collies! I'd love to adopt one but I'm not sure it's a good idea, I think that even I'm not energetic enough to keep up with a border collie, I'm much more comfortable with my hyperactive corgi! :D

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, ausie/golden/cattle dog is such an awesome mix, why would anyone abandon such a cute pooch in first place?

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Sivi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe its owner no longer could take care of him or they died etc.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg... why am I always crying, when I see something like that ;(

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because you're a compassionate, empathetic human being - beautiful qualities to have. :)

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Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

3 years ago we adopted a border collie cross and we called him Shilo. These photos remind me so much of our experience with him. Even though the man at the shelter was a real dog lover and took care of all the dogs so much there all the puppies there just wanted to go to a forever home. The difference between Shilo in the shelter and Shilo once we got him home was EXACTLY the same as Teddy here. What we got in Shilo was a beautiful warm kind caring puppy full of love and fun and a real joy to have and a wonderful addition to our family. We love him so so much. I would recommend adopting a dog so much. If you do you are giving a wonderful dog what he deserves; a warm and loving home and in return he/she will give you a lifetime of unconditional love loyalty and pure and complete joy. That is a picture of him here on the right. SAM_0008-5...e58697.jpg SAM_0008-5a0466ce58697.jpg

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love border collies! I'd love to adopt one but I'm not sure it's a good idea, I think that even I'm not energetic enough to keep up with a border collie, I'm much more comfortable with my hyperactive corgi! :D

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Zori the degu
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, ausie/golden/cattle dog is such an awesome mix, why would anyone abandon such a cute pooch in first place?

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Sivi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

maybe its owner no longer could take care of him or they died etc.

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Asia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg... why am I always crying, when I see something like that ;(

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Pseudo Puppy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because you're a compassionate, empathetic human being - beautiful qualities to have. :)

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