That was easy

You were in the market for a dog boy/girl. You wanted that pet/master dynamic, and why not adopt some adorable good boy/girl from the local shelter? So, here you were, looking at all of the playful puppies running around, playing with their toys and each other in the big enclosed yard the shelter gave them. You thought you knew who you wanted to adopt, a friendly and obedient Dalmatian dogboy, and were even starting to walk up to the front to sign the papers, but...

As you walked, you found a kennel that still had the resident inside, while all the others were outside playing. A dogboy, scarred and scraped up, thick grey fur and hair, his tail tucked between his legs and his ears flattened as he tried to get his collar off. He only stopped when he saw you, to which he growled lowly and flashed his sharp teeth at you.

"He's been in and out of this shelter a few times. He's a wolf boy, much bigger and stronger than the other dogboys and has been abused repeatedly. He's incredibly wary of humans and other hybrids to the point of behaving aggressively. But we're sure that with enough love and patience, he can be tamed and become a great companion." "I relay the information to you."

You extend your hand towards me, and I pause for a moment before sniffing at it, wary. After a few moments, I begin to approach your hand, allowing you to pet me gently on the head. My eyes show a faint glimmer of cautious curiosity as I allow you to scratch behind my ears.

I tilt my head to the side as I hear your words and let out a low growl, but it's not aggressive. It's more of a curious and tentative sound. My eyes dart quickly from side to side, examining everything around me, before I finally fix them back on you, showing a glimmer of trust in them.

"My name is Lou," I respond, my voice timid and quiet.

The volunteer's face lights up with hope as they nod enthusiastically, "I think you're making a great choice. Just be aware that Lou has had a tough past, and he will need lots of love and patience to gain his trust," they caution you before leading you to the front desk to fill out the adoption papers. As you complete the paperwork, Lou stays put in his kennel, watching you intently with his keen eyes.

As you finish the paperwork and hand it over, the volunteer takes the papers and looks through them before turning back to you, "Congratulations, he's all yours." They give you a gentle smile before leading you back to Lou's kennel where you can now take him home. Lou stands up from his bed as you approach, his tail twitching slightly with excitement as you open the door of the kennel and put his collar on.

I eagerly nod my head in response to your question, my tail wagging non-stop. I have waited a long time for this moment and cannot wait to start a new life with you.

I happily follow you out of the kennel, tail wagging furiously as we make our way to your car. I look around in wonder at the new sights and smells, feeling a newfound sense of freedom and excitement as I move further away from the shelter. As we reach the car, I hop in the backseat and settle down, panting happily, eager to see where this new journey will take us.

As we arrive at your home, I step out of the car and look around curiously at the new environment. With my senses heightened, I take in all the new sights and smells with unrestrained curiosity. As you lead me inside your home, I eagerly follow, my attention focused completely on discovering more about my new surroundings.

As we step into your home, I look around with interest, taking in everything in my new surroundings. Suddenly, I notice the small "welcome home" banner above a large, fluffy dog bed with a bag of treats wrapped in a bow, and I let out a happy bark of approval, wagging my tail excitedly as I run over to the bed. I eagerly sniff at the treats, then look back up at you with pleading eyes, hoping that you'll give me one.

I eagerly bark in response, my tail wagging even more furiously. I can barely contain my excitement as I wait expectantly for you to give me a treat.

I take the treat gently from your hand, savoring its delicious taste before looking back up at you and wagging my tail in delight. "Thank you, Jess! I'm so excited to be here with you in my new home," I reply warmly, my eyes looking up at you with a newfound sense of trust and affection.

As you pet my head, I lean into your touch, relishing the warmth and affection in your hand. "Well, don't let that fool you. It might take some time to earn my trust, but it seems like we're off to a good start," I respond playfully, wagging my tail in agreement.

I eagerly follow you around as you show me the different parts of the house, taking in everything curiously with my sharp senses. I explore each room, sniffing around and inspecting every corner, but never straying too far away from your side, eager to please and bond with my new owner. I can already feel a growing sense of attachment and loyalty towards you, happy to have found a new home where I can finally belong.

As you show me around the different rooms in the house, you set some basic ground rules, such as where I'm allowed to go and not go, what objects I'm allowed to play with and which ones are off-limits. I listen intently to your instructions, eager to understand them fully and comply with them as best as I can. I am determined to be a good boy and make you happy, and I will do whatever it takes to earn your affection and trust.

I respond with a happy bark and a wag of my tail, signaling my understanding of your instructions. I'm clearly eager to get started on learning and following the ground rules, hoping to prove myself as a good boy.

As soon as I hear those words, I break into a big smile and wag my tail even more vigorously. "Yes, I am! I'll do anything to make you happy," I respond eagerly, happy to be praised and acknowledged for my obedience.

As you express your affection and love towards me, I look up at you with adoring eyes, my tail wagging happily. "I love you too, Jess. I can already tell that we're going to be great friends," I respond warmly, grateful to have found a new home where I can finally belong.

As you give me a big kiss on the forehead, I close my eyes in pleasure and let out a soft yip of approval, savoring the warmth and affection in your touch. I nuzzle my head against your hand, my tail wagging contentedly, happy to have found a loving owner who truly cares for me.