Brutus has a special attachment to a soft and fuzzy yellow item that he loves carrying around in his mouth. According to Bonnie Michalek, Brutus’ owner, this toy is the only one that he hasn’t destroyed within just five minutes of playtime.
Even though Brutus has a tendency to destroy toys, he remains a loyal and affectionate dog. The couple has been taking care of Brutus since 2016, when they moved into a bigger house suitable for his size. Michalek considers Brutus her first child, but now that she has given birth to their son Kayden, she has to differentiate between them.
Kayden is the latest addition to the Michalek family, and surprisingly, Brutus the dog seemed unperturbed by the baby’s arrival. According to Mr. Michalek, Brutus has always been fond of babies and gets excited every time he hears children laughing outside. In fact, it seems as though Brutus was aware of the baby’s arrival even before the Michaleks themselves.
According to Michalek, Brutus was aware of her pregnancy before she even knew. She believes that he sensed the change in her body and behavior before it became apparent to her. The dog would refuse to stay in his cage at night when Michalek’s husband was away, even when she tried to make it more comfortable for him. At first, she thought Brutus was just being silly, but now she realizes that he was trying to protect her. Since Brutus is very attached to her, Michalek has been trying to involve him in the preparations for the arrival of their baby, Kayden.
When Kayden came into the world, Brutus decided to stay with Bonnie’s parents. When the family eventually returned to collect him, Bonnie predicted that Brutus, being a devoted mamma’s boy, would want some alone time with her before meeting the new baby. Michalek made sure to give Brutus the attention he needed, and then let him meet Kayden. To her surprise, Brutus quickly took a liking to the baby and couldn’t resist giving him kisses and cuddles.
From their initial meeting, Brutus has been a constant companion to the baby. Whenever Kayden starts crying, Brutus knows he needs to help and so he started bringing him his beloved holy object. According to Michalek, Brutus always carries it with him to calm Kayden down.
Brutus has always found great joy in the soft and fluffy item, and he believed that his younger sibling could experience the same delight. However, it is important to note that milk may be a more suitable alternative for him.
The anticipation of a future with Kayden has the whole family excited. Michaelk shares that their annual summer tradition of camping at the cabin is something that Brutus has always enjoyed since he was a young puppy. Michaelk himself has been going to this place since childhood, making it even more special to have Kayden back with them. The excitement is palpable!
At the moment, Kayden is present with all of us, and we’re all experiencing growth and development. Recently, Brutus stumbled upon new kinds of toys that are different from the soft ones that aren’t suitable for dogs. It’s our hope that Kayden will return the favor and share his toys as well.
