Ah yes. Donald Pup.
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and Donald is very much the shy, nerdy kid standing in the hallway clutching a crumpled note that says “Do you maybe possibly want to be my Valentine? Circle yes or absolutely yes.” At first glance, he’s a little reserved. Polite. Quiet. The type who needs a moment to assess the situation, make sure the vibes are good, and confirm you’re not about to laugh at him in front of the whole cafeteria. He takes things slowly, watches carefully, and works up the courage one deep breath at a time. But once those nerves settle? Oh buddy. Game over. Because the second Donald decides you’re safe, he transforms into a full-blown teddy bear with zero concept of personal space. He loves being held. Pick him up and he doesn’t just relax—he melts. Like warm chocolate. Like a puppy-shaped weighted blanket. Like he’s been waiting his whole life for someone to scoop him up and say, “You’re mine now.” And just when you think he’s all soft glances and gentle cuddles, he sprinkles in a little silliness—just enough to keep you smiling and wondering how you got this emotionally attached so fast. The longer you look at him, the harder it gets to stop. First it’s his cute face. Then it’s his sweet, cautious nature. Then suddenly you’re in love with his whole personality and planning your future together.
Let’s talk about Donald Pup, because the audacity of his backstory needs to be addressed. Donald is a 7-week-old, 8-lb male Pyr/Lab mix who somehow—somehow—ended up in the shelter with his sister Daisy. Yes. A literal baby. A marshmallow with legs. A creature whose only crimes include being unbearably cute and possibly not knowing what taxes are yet. And yet, there he was. In the slammer. For the absolutely unforgivable offense of someone deciding they didn’t want him. We would like to formally state for the record that this is an absolute offense against humanity, and we will be pressing charges emotionally. Because look at him. This is not a dog who should know what a shelter is. This is a dog who should only know warm blankets, gentle cuddles, and being told he’s perfect approximately 47 times a day. Thankfully, that chapter is closed. Donald is with us now, and his future is bright. We’re talking a lifetime of “awwww” reactions, soft kisses, and people falling in love with him five seconds after meeting him. He’s sweet. He’s gentle. He’s got that soulful, tender energy that makes you look at him and immediately think, “Yep. That’s my soul dog.” And listen—we already know. When we reach out for an update someday, this will be the dog whose adopter sends us photos with captions like “I can’t imagine life without him".
Around other dogs, he starts off in polite introvert mode. A little shy. A little “I’m just going to stand over here and observe the vibes.” But give him a minute, and suddenly he’s clocked in for puppy playtime, happily bouncing around with the other puppies in his foster home. Cats remain an unconfirmed mystery. He has not met one yet. We cannot confirm whether he will be respectful, confused, or simply assume it is a strangely shaped dog. Kids, on the other hand, are likely to get the absolute best version of him. Donald is calm, gentle, and surprisingly polite for someone who still fits in the “tiny potato” category. He does technically possess sharp puppy teeth—because biology—but so far he has chosen to use them responsibly.
Donald’s personality can best be described as soft-spoken sweetheart with a very strong cuddle agenda. He’s a little shy at first—the kind of guy who needs a minute to read the room and make sure no one’s about to hurt his feelings. He prefers to take things slow, build trust, and then… boom. Once he’s comfortable, he flips the switch and turns into pure affection. Pick him up and he doesn’t just relax—he fully dissolves. Like a puppy-shaped marshmallow. Resistance is futile. Energy-wise, he’s sitting comfortably at about a 5 out of 10. Calm. Laid-back. Not here to cause problems. He’s mostly content to exist peacefully, soak up affection, and vibe. That said, this rating may increase slightly as he settles in and discovers the full range of his puppy powers—but for now, he’s more “gentle teddy bear” than “chaotic gremlin.”
Right now, Donald is a shy little gentleman with excellent intentions and absolutely no life experience. Your job is to help him grow into the kind of polite, well-mannered, emotionally stable dog who makes your family member—yes, the one who once said “you do not need another dog”—suddenly show up unannounced “just to say hi” and then stay for two hours to cuddle him. You will need to show him the world is not scary, the floor is not lava, and strangers are just future admirers he hasn’t met yet. People, dogs, kids, new places, weird noises, and yes—that suspicious trash bin that appears every week and deserves side-eye until proven harmless. Training? Yes, that too. Donald is not secretly studying obedience while you sleep. He’s a blank slate. A soft little sponge. A puppy with great intentions and absolutely no idea what’s expected of him yet. With guidance, consistency, and kindness, he’ll soak it all up and turn into the kind of dog you can take anywhere
So here’s the deal: if you’ve read all of this and thought, “Wow. I would absolutely rearrange my life for this puppy,” then congratulations — you are Donald Pup’s target audience. He’s sweet, gentle, cuddly, emotionally available, and already practicing his future role as someone’s soul dog. Now for the slightly less romantic part. If you want to adopt this tiny heart-stealer, you must fill out an adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app
This is not optional. This is how we make sure Donald ends up with the right human and how we send your info to his foster family. Please do not attempt to telepathically claim him. We’ve tried. It doesn’t work.
And yes — pickup will be in Skiatook, OK. No, we cannot beam him directly to your house. He will not Uber. He is eight pounds and has no credit card.
Do the application. Come to Skiatook. Meet Donald. Fall hopelessly in love.
