Meet Brutus, the 3-year-old Bullmastiff residing in Northern California with the Michalek family. According to Bonnie Michalek, Brutus is essentially their first child. Although he may appear tough on the outside, Brutus is in fact a friendly and playful dog. However, as Bonnie and her husband were expecting their first child, they became concerned about how Brutus would react to the new addition. Although Brutus loves kids and enjoys playing with them at the park, he is used to being the only child in the family. As a result, the Michaleks were unsure how he would adjust to the new family member. Despite their worries, Michalek stated that Brutus has always had a soft spot for children and gets excited whenever he hears kids laughing outside.
Even before Bonnie and her husband realized they were expecting, their dog Brutus already sensed her pregnancy. Whenever her husband was away at work, Brutus would stick closely to Bonnie’s side and refused to stay in his crate, despite her efforts to make it comfortable and offer treats. It wasn’t until nine months later when Kayden was born that the Michaleks made sure Brutus was involved in everything. According to Michalek, Brutus knew about the pregnancy before she did and was trying to protect her by refusing to be confined in his crate.
Bonnie’s parents’ house was Brutus’ temporary home while the couple was bringing their baby home. Upon picking him up, Bonnie showered Brutus with affection before introducing him to the newest addition to their family. As soon as Brutus met Kayden, he instinctively showered him with love and snuggles, forming an irreplaceable bond. From that day on, Brutus has taken on the roles of both babysitter and bodyguard for Kayden, always by his side. Whenever the baby cries, Brutus brings him his favorite, tattered toy, which has now become a source of comfort for both the dog and the child.
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Brutus adores his yellow fluffy toy and believes that gifting it to Kayden might cheer him up and cease his tears. The arrival of Kayden has enabled everyone to progress and develop in various ways. Brutus has recently discovered that there are numerous toys in the world that aren’t meant for dogs, in addition to his beloved fluffball.
Nowadays, pets play an essential role in providing humans with companionship and emotional support. Not only do they help to alleviate feelings of loneliness, but they also have a positive impact on our stress levels. For children, having a pet can contribute to high self-esteem and positive emotions. Pets have become valued members of many families, and most people would never consider giving them up. However, sometimes the relationship between humans and animals doesn’t work out, despite best efforts. In these cases, adoption becomes the last resort for the committed family.
Numerous factors contribute to why animals are left homeless and abandoned on the streets. These can include a shortage of time to provide them with sufficient care and attention, financial struggles, unexpected offspring, difficulties with parenting, the arrival of new family members, or the unfortunate loss of their home.