In Mississippi, a rescue organization faces the challenges of rehoming Tater Tot, a stray dog shrouded in mystery. Due to heartworm and underweight, Tater Tot has a bright scar on his leg, indicating a troubled past. Despite several prospective adopters withdrawing interest, Tater Tot’s fortunes changed when he met Caitlyn.
Caitlyn’s arrival marked a turning point in Tater Tot’s journey. With her compassionate heart and determination, he saw past her scars and ailments, recognizing her resilience and potential for love. Their meeting sparks a bond that will change their lives, offering Tater Tot a chance for a brighter future filled with love and security. Through Caitlyn’s unwavering dedication, Tater Tot found the loving home he deserved, proving that every dog, regardless of their past, deserves a second chance at happiness.
Originally, Caitlyn adopted Tater Tot for a friend in training for the Navy. The two friends plan to move to Florida together. However, when Caitlyn meets Tater Tot, she is nervous and intimidated by its size and physicality. To his surprise, Tater Tot immediately came over to him, stroked his legs, and sat on his lap. It’s like he chose her as the new owner.
Unfortunately, the move to Florida didn’t work out, but Caitlyn decided to keep Tater Tot, who quickly fell in love with her. At first, Tater Tot was afraid of everyone and everything, possibly indicating a history of abuse. She shakes and runs whenever Caitlyn grabs something big or makes a loud noise. It took him a while to adjust to his new home and feel safe, but eventually, he became more comfortable around strangers.
Tater Tot’s goofy personality soon emerged, with Caitlyn’s mom even joking that he taught her how to open her eyes. Now weighing about 60 pounds, Tater Tot loves to sit or lie directly on top of Caitlyn. He still waits by the front door for his daily walks, but they no longer visit dog parks. When they first tried going to dog parks, many people would leave, saying Tater Tot was aggressive and they didn’t want him around.
Caitlyn and Tater Tot form a strong bond, with Tater Tot being very responsive and in tune with her emotions. When he first came home, he would get scared and hide if he saw Caitlyn crying or felt her anger. To this day, Tater Tot still hates tile and wood floors, so when Caitlyn moved in, she opted for a house with carpet.
Tater Tot has a sister named Sweet Pea, another dog Caitlyn adopted. Sweet Pea was probably used for breeding, but now the two dogs nap and cuddle, and don’t like being apart for long periods of time. Tater Tot has completely changed Caitlyn’s life for the better, and she can’t imagine life without him.