An orange cuddlebug.

We’ve always thought about getting a companion for Springer, and in 2023 we saw a story on Nextdoor of a heartworm-positive stray who had been picked up and was being fostered at a dog daycare. This poor boy hadn’t had any interested adopters, but he seemed like the perfect fit for our lives, so we brought him home. It’s been a while since we’ve had a younger dog, so we’re having to get used to dog-proofing the house again, but we wouldn’t trade it for the world.

Dado has already won our hearts. Now heartworm-free, he enjoys running and playing with Springer and all other dogs he comes across.