Hi Chou-Chou! A very happy Dog of the Day to you!!!
What a precious pup you are, Chou-Chou, such an adorable blend of Lab and Terrier!
You had such a horrible start at life, sweetheart, having been abandoned in the woods by your furmom, losing 4 of your littermates. But thankfully you and one sibling were saved, you finding your way to the most loving and devoted of forever homes (I hope your brother did as well), a family who loves you unconditionally! And after all you've been through I'm not surprised to hear you are still a bit fearful of strangers, sweetheart, having not been properly socialized at and early age. But hopefully with time you'll grow even more confident, learning to trust even strange men...and vans! In the meantime, your family is there to love and protect you forever and always, so no worries!
How lucky your young person is, having a beautiful best friend in you, Chou-Chou (and you in her/him of course), and I hope for you both many, many more happy, carefree love filled years together!
Thanks for brightening my cold and rainy day with your heartwarming story and precious pics, Chou-Chou! Hope you're enjoying your well earned day of honor, being loved to pieces and spoiled rotten!
Big hugs and kisses to you, precious Chou-Chou!