Before you scroll down and begin reading this article, I must warn you that the level of cuteness you are about to experience may be too much for you to handle.[post_ads] If you love dogs, especially ones with adorable, squishy faces, brace yourself because you are about to witness the greatest thing you'll come across online today. If I were a gambler, I'd say you may even find yourself crying tears of joy over this story.
Now that you've been warned, please continue to the story below to find out about a pug named Leia and her favorite accessory.
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A Pug-Loving Family
Leia is a 14-year-old pug who lives with her mom Niki Geroni-Lajoie in Toronto, Canada.
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Slippery Floors And Dogs Do Not Mix
Because of her age, Leia isn't as sturdy and agile as she used to be, and unfortunately, when the carpets in her home were replaced with wood flooring, the adorable pug had a hard time making her way around. With next to no traction, Leia was slipping and sliding everywhere she went, which was a big concern for Niki: "I was worried she was going to sprain something, being so old and wobbly already."
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Socks To The Rescue
Luckily, the solution Leia needed turned out to be a lot simpler and more adorable than anyone, including her mom, could have ever expected: socks. According to Niki, everything about her furry friend changes when she is in her socks!
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Leia's Favorite Accessory
"She went from being fairly immobile and fearful to walk across the floor to trundling around with a lot of confidence just by putting on her socks." And Leia knows how much this accessory helps her, so there is no struggle when it comes to putting them on.
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She Won't Let You Forget
And you bet she makes a scene when Niki forgets to put the socks on her paws! If she isn't wearing them, Leia will sit on a rug in her living room and bark until she gets someone's attention.
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Adopt Don't Shop
What's makes this story even more amazing is the fact that Leia and her brother were adopted by Niki in 2014 from a shelter run by Under My Wing Pug Rescue. Niki has also opened her home to even more senior pugs.
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Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number
Even though she's considered a senior and has a smooshy face covered in white fur, Leia is still full of life. "She's feisty and goofy and loves attention more than any other dog I've ever known. She'd giver her kingdom for a head pat, that's for sure."
Courtesy : Diply