Secret Admirer Leaves Gifts For This Adorable And Loving Dog
Grizzly is the kind of dog who turns a hallway into a happy place. The 8-month-old Goldendoodle has been with Marisa Buchheit’s family since September, and he has already made a big impression on everyone he meets.
Living in a Chicago high-rise means Grizzly gets plenty of chances to charm neighbors, and he seems to take that job seriously. Buchheit says he loves people so much that the family jokes he is the most "kidnappable" dog around, because he would probably go home with a stranger and still shower them with affection.
That sweet reputation is exactly what made one secret admirer start leaving gifts behind. Read on.
Grizzly enjoying out in snow
“Because it’s wintertime, we’ve been stuck inside a lot, so whenever Grizzly sees neighbors in the hallway or the elevator, he’s just so stinkin’ excited,” Buchheit said. “He’ll jump up on them in a really sweet way and roll over, doing this little howling when he sees them.”
Grizzly jumping to greet
This friendly and adorable attitude of Grizzly has won him many hearts and admirers, some of whom are secret. The Buchheit family discovered this one night when a surprise was waiting for them in the hallway by the elevator as they were woken up at 2 in the morning by Grizzly to take him out.
It’s giving the same heartwarming energy as a man raising an orphaned grizzly bear into an unbreakable bond.
Gifts left out in the hallway for Grizzly
“We walked towards the elevator, and I saw a little setup with ‘Grizzly’ written on a piece of paper, propped up, with some treats scattered around, a bowl of water, and this really adorable-looking teddy bear dog toy,” Buchheit exclaimed with excitement. “I just started laughing kind of nervously because it was so sweet and touching.”
Grizzly enjoying his treats
As soon as Grizzly laid eyes on the treats that were on the floor, he ran up and quickly grabbed one before anyone could see him. But after that, he saw the teddy bear as well, and since then, they have become inseparable.
“We’ve kept the toy, and he loves it,” Buchheit said.
Grizzly with his new teddy
Grizzly's family left a note thanking his secret admirer by the water bowl. They have not been able to find out who placed those items, as no one has claimed them so far.
However, they are very humbled and grateful for the love and kindness that has been shown to Grizzly. “It just made me feel really happy that he could provide that kind of joy to someone, even though he’s not exactly a part of their lives,” Buchheit remarked.
“I think we all know that dogs bring great joy to the lives of their families, but the fact that he could actually touch someone who is more or less a stranger really warms my heart.”
Grizzly playing with his teddy bear
The family knows one thing: if Grizzly ever finds out who his secret admirer is, he is sure to shower them with lots of kisses as a thank you. This is just how Grizzly is.
Wait until you see the driver’s hilarious bear-in-the-car-window moment.
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