Ohio Couple’s Dog Drops Prairie Dog: Unexpected Adoption Follows Backyard Rescue
Prairie dog rescue Ohio: In a backyard saga, an Ohio couple plucked a live prairie dog from their own dog’s jaws—only to adopt the rodent, giving it a name, a bed, and possibly a Netflix login. “Can you own a prairie dog in Ohio?” and “Prairie dog as a pet” lead the search as the couple quipped, “He’s got a survivor’s spirit and a taste for kibble.”
Building on this canine-rodent faceoff, the couple’s decision to adopt sparked searches like “How do you care for a rescued prairie dog?” and “Do prairie dogs bond with humans?” Now, the former prey rules the house—gnawing sofa legs and staring down the dog like a tiny, fuzzy landlord. “He’s the alpha now,” they joked.
The rescued prairie dog now owns more chew toys than the family’s actual dog—proving Ohio’s weirdest adoptions begin with an unexpected bite and end with a sofa full of rodent snacks.
