Bre and Amanda fell in love with Marv the moment they first saw him. The puppy’s smile was so cute that I couldn’t help it. They adopted him through A Purposeful Rescue in Los Angeles, California. Marv is a disabled puppy. He cannot stand or walk. It is still unknown what genetic disease he has.
I give him lots of love
Since Bre and Amanda welcomed Marv into his forever home, they have done everything they can to make sure he feels comfortable, safe, and loved.
They cared a lot about him and were determined to give him a better life. Their teeth are crowded and their tongue does not stick out of their mouth, so they cannot eat like other dogs.
The family spoon feeds him like a baby and uses a syringe to give him water.
Marv quickly falls in love with his parents and always wants to be with them. His parents like the way he communicates. As Marv lies in bed feeling alienated, he frantically looks around to see where his parents are.
loving marv
Whenever Bre tells him that he loves him, he responds with the cutest little squeaks while looking at her with his sweet eyes.
He also has an endearing way of showing his mom that he loves her, too.
“When he is trying to be affectionate with me, if I have my hands or fingers resting near his face, he will gently nibble on my fingertips,” said Bre.
Marv gets a lot of love from his grandparents and they like to jump in whenever Bre and Amanda need some help.
Marv has doggy siblings who love him and take care of him, too. They like sniffing him and giving him kisses. Marv soaks up that love and he feels like the happiest pup.
Helping Each Other
Bre, herself, got diagnosed with an autoimmune muscle disease. She credits Marv for saving her.
“I had realized a lot of my own physical limitations, and Marv and I can relate to that. We sit together on the couch. I talk to him like he’s a person and I hold him and we understand each other,” said Bre.
The adorable pooch brought so much joy to his parents’ life and he makes them smile every day.
“He just feeds your soul and makes you feel needed. And everybody wants to feel needed,” Amanda said.
Marv has an arched spine and a curved neck. Bre and Amanda had taken him to many vets and they all agreed that Marv is not in pain.
“He has the most movement in his rear legs but not enough strength to use his wheelchair. We hope one day he will be strong enough to do that so he may have more independence. Either way he will be spoiled and loved,” his mom wrote on Instagram.
Parents stretch with their son several times a day and turn him over frequently so he doesn’t stay in the same position for too long.
Marv’s teeth are so tight that his parents are considering having some of them removed. However, before undergoing any dental procedures, you will want to consult a neurologist. They want to be absolutely sure that the anesthesia is safe for Marv. Marv loves living in Southern California. The cute dog often shares funny and wonderful moments from his daily life on his Instagram account. He loves cuddling on the couch with his parents and siblings.
