Dog Loves People So Much Her Family Put Up An Intro Sign For Her

"We wanted to reassure people it was okay to pet her," Cee said. "Plus, she was getting depressed from the sudden lack of attention."

"She started barking at people she knew who normally pet her who had stopped. And we figured it would be a nice way to be connected to our neighbors and to help people feel a little less lonely during this weird time."

Potato's family put a lot of thought and effort into the sign, making sure Potato's personality would shine through. When they were done, they hung it on their front fence, and people started turning up in droves.

With many people going out for walks as a way to enjoy the outdoors during the pandemic, there have been a lot of passersby.

And Potato's sign has definitely put smiles on a lot of people's faces.

"I first met Potato walking with my girlfriend in our neighborhood," Sean Carr, one of Potato's neighbors, said. "With COVID my photography business was basically shut down, and she was working from home."

"We'd walk around looking at houses and all of the flowers and plants," Sean said. "One day we noticed the sign and that sweet little Potato."

Sean and his girlfriend have been regular visitors ever since. "We've probably gone by at least once a week since to see if Potato is out."

So, how does Potato feel about all this attention? Her family says she couldn't be happier!

"People have been waiting 6 feet apart in a line on really nice days," Cee said. "We are thinking of getting those spacer circles for the ground on the sidewalk."

"Sometimes people call her name in the yard while she’s indoors, and she anxiously rings her door bell to go out because she doesn’t want to miss them. If it’s a nice day and not raining and we’re home, she’s out there all day, from 10 a.m. to sunset." 

Potato takes her responsibility to her "fans" very seriously. "She prefers being with her fans over her family," Cee said.

Good girl, Potato!