I never liked small dogs. But then along came Ferdie
A man who disliked small dogs adopted Ferdie, a behaviorally troubled rescue dog with anxiety issues, after years of resisting a new pet following his beloved blue heeler's death in 2021. The tiny dog, likely a Prague ratter despite initial assumptions, has transformed the family's life and delights strangers during walks. The adoption marked a personal change about overcoming entrenchment.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 23:30 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 23:40 UTC
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