Patita

However, until a little over a year ago, she still needed to adopt a Territorian!

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After the death of one of her senior dogs and a really big move, Lis and her son decided they were ready to welcome a new member to their family. Someone to keep them and their other dog, who is almost 14 years old, company.

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It was at that moment that they met Patita. Patita was part of a recently rescued litter, which at the time was being cared for by Marce. And it only took one meeting for Lis and her son to decide on her.

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Patita arrived at their home at the same time as Cleopatra, another puppy Lis decided to adopt. "They gifted us a dog because they knew we were already looking… what were we going to say? No? Never! Now Patita would have someone to play with!"

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Now Patita and Cleopatra are inseparable. They play a lot, especially in the mornings. In the afternoons, they sleep together and cuddle. But like good sisters, they are competitive with each other. However, Patita is affectionate with all her animal and human siblings. "She's a big kisser," says Lis, "whenever she can, she takes the opportunity to clean the others' ears with kisses."

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And although she is the most dominant in the house, with Chucho, her furry older brother, she has adopted a parent-puppy relationship, where they defend and care for each other. The few times they play, Patita knows how to gauge her strength and switches to gentler play with Chucho because she knows he's older than her.

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"Although all my dogs are adopted, before Patita and Cleopatra, I hadn't had the opportunity to raise a puppy, and the pace is different. However, for our family, it has been very important.

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My son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He's an only child and quite restless, and Patita's arrival has been an excellent opportunity for him to grow and improve his ability to socialize with other living beings.

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Now, he has a puppy to play with and spend time with. When he comes home, Patita greets him and chases him, helping him entertain himself. For a child like Luis, it's been quite therapeutic. It gives him focus and teaches him how to handle interruptions and new responsibilities.

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And for me, her presence has brought me enormous joy. They take me out of my routine for a while. Yes, they've given work, but when you like it, when you love animals, it's a beautiful one.

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Everything is worth it when you can experience that selfless love… Aside from watching them grow, watching them play, watching them learn new things… their simple company is definitely a natural antidepressant."

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