An 11-year-old dog hailing from Denver, Colorado, has shown quite a humorous reaction when his bed underwent a sudsy transformation.
Rufus, who was rescued from a hoarding situation four years ago, now resides in the loving care of his owner, Tricia, and their affectionate family.
According to Tricia, Rufus tends to get a bit grumpy when things don’t go precisely as he prefers. Whether it’s meal times not meeting his standards, delayed walks, or his favorite spot being occupied, Rufus doesn’t shy away from expressing his discontent.
Recently, Rufus found himself in a fit of fury due to a minor change within the household. His cherished dog bed had gone through a washing session, resulting in a disarrayed stuffing arrangement.
This displeasure was vividly captured in a photograph.
Tricia elaborated on Rufus’ reaction, stating that he felt doubly aggrieved as his go-to spots were all out of order. His top choice, the couch, was occupied, the stuffing in his second favorite spot was amiss, and his third retreat in the TV room closet was unavailable as the bed was in the dryer.
It was a trifecta of dissatisfaction for Rufus.
The image was posted on Reddit’s r/rarepuppers subreddit, sparking numerous responses from fellow users.
“He may spend countless minutes scratching and spinning in circles, but he’ll eventually set things right,” commented llamainleggings.
Another user, anothergoddess, humorously remarked, “Rufus needs to have a word with the manager.”
Users expressed empathy for Rufus, with lumpytuna noting, “The sadness in his eyes is hitting me hard,” while tacosgunsandjeeps quipped, “He’s definitely planning his retaliation.”
Aside from the rearranged stuffing, Rufus’ distress may have also stemmed from the unfamiliar scent of his freshly washed bed. Dogs take solace in scents that are familiar to them, given their heightened sense of smell compared to humans.
Fortunately, Rufus received assistance from his family, with Tricia sharing,
“After shaking out the stuffing on the big bed and some rearranging by Sheba, our other dog, Rufus settled comfortably on the bed later that evening.”
Tricia confirmed that Rufus has since bounced back from his brief bout of discomfort and is once again relishing his pampered lifestyle.