“I had a small dog phobia,” said Sinclair, but it all went away the minute he met Pickles.
Sinclair Martin, a man from North Carolina, always made it clear that he didn’t like little dogs. He preferred bigger dogs, like Merlin, the Pitbull/German Shepherd mix they already owned. However, there was a slight problem – his wife, Sheridan, wanted a tiny Chihuahua to be their next dog.
Sinclair found it hard to say ‘no’ to his wife, so they went to pick up Pickles. To everyone’s surprise, Sinclair fell in love with this tiny dog the moment he saw her.
Love at First Sight
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Sheridan Oliver Martin wanted a Chihuahua because she loved the breed and had previous experience with one while growing up. When she finally got the green light from her husband, she was over the moon, although he repeatedly declared that he didn’t want to have anything to do with a small dog.
But everything changed the moment they picked up Pickles, a little 5-pound Chihuahua. Sinclair just kept staring at the tiny creature, completely in love. It was truly love at first sight.
“I barely got to hold her. He was just attached to her the whole time,” Sheridan told The Dodo. The moment Pickles looked at Sinclair, he just melted. She was meant to be their dog, for sure.
“When we got home, he sits down on the couch and grabs the blanket from me, tucks it around her and himself so that just her head is popping out. I was like, ‘Oh, no… What have I done?'” said Sheridan.
She became his baby, and he was a changed man. It took only one look, and he was smitten.
Nightly Bedtime Routine
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Sinclair now loves his tiny Pickles so much that he will do everything for her. “He prepares her food, puts on her outfits, washes her clothes and blankies, cleans her paws, tucks her in every night between our pillows, lets her snuggle inside of his sweatshirts when she’s cold, always puts her sweater or jacket on when it’s colder outside, takes her for walks, carries her everywhere, shares his snacks with her (almost always apples and carrots), he always makes sure she has her travel blankie in the car, he gives her baths and brushes her teeth, pretty much everything,” Sheridan told Bored Panda.
Every night, Pickles gets very special treatment from her dad as he tucks her in a pile of freshly-warmed blankets. She sleeps with the couple, right between her mommy and daddy. Her blankets must be warmed in the dryer for about 5 to 10 minutes, and then she jumps right on the bed and demands to be tucked in until it’s perfect. Pickles loves her nighttime routine just as much as her daddy does.
“She gets swaddled in her towel while he warms up her blankie before bedtime because, heaven forbid, the baby can’t get cold,” said Sheridan.
It’s safe to say that this baby changed this man’s whole perspective on smaller dogs. They have an amazing bond and are pretty much obsessed with each other.
A Newfound Love for Chihuahuas
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Sinclair is a completely changed man to the point that he now wants to have even more Chihuahuas. His initial small dog phobia seems like a distant memory now, replaced by an undeniable love and affection for Pickles.
Sheridan couldn’t be happier with this turn of events. She always knew that small dogs had a lot of love to give and seeing her husband bond so deeply with Pickles has been heartwarming.
The Power of Pet Companionship
This story of Sinclair and Pickles highlights the power of pet companionship. It shows how opening your heart to a pet, regardless of size, can bring immense joy and change one’s perspective. Sinclair’s journey from fearing small dogs to cherishing his little Chihuahua is a testament to the unconditional love that pets offer.
Now, Sinclair and Pickles are inseparable. Whether it’s a cozy night in with warmed blankets or a fun walk outside, they enjoy every moment together. Sinclair’s transformation and newfound love for Chihuahuas serve as a beautiful reminder of the joy that pets bring into our lives.
