Stray dog that wandered into house during storm now being kept by family that lives there
Stray dog that wandered into house during storm now being kept by family that lives there
One of the homeowners, Emily Jokinen, was shocked when she came across the dog on their stairs.
“She was extremely terrified, cold, wet, visibly malnourished and walking with a limp,” Jokinen wrote in an Instagram post. “Upon checking security footage, we discovered that our front door didn’t latch correctly last night, the wind pushed it open and this little girl found her way in.”
Jokinen and her husband, Jack, decided to keep the dog, who is 9 years old, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. They named her Suzyn Pupman, playing off the name of longtime Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman.
Jack is a big Yankees fan, he told the newspaper, and their other dog is named Jorge Pawsada after five-time World Series champion Jorge Posada.
The Jokinens, who have a 1-month-old daughter, said the dog’s medical requirements include treatment for ticks, fleas, a heart murmur and foot infections, according to The Inquirer. They are accepting donations to help cover the fees.
“She’s got a long road ahead of her, but we intend to give her a dignified life and a happy home for the remainder of her years,” Jokinen wrote. “I hate when people say ‘Everything happens for a reason’, but I really do feel like this happened for a reason.”
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That face!!! Love this good-news story! 
I saw it on the news last night and it just seemed like it was meant to be. The stars had to line up just right for that to happen. I hope she gets healthy quick. She's a beautiful girl.
the family and dog are lucky to have found each other! 
What a soulful looking little face! I am so thankful that these wonderful people decided to take care of this lost little girl. I hope they all have a wonderful holiday together and that the pup gets the help she needs to get better.
hear some solid good news today. Thank you. 
