Little more evidence is needed to understand the joys of puppy adoption than witnessing one thrive in its new environment. “He’s just an absolute dream,” says Gareth McKeever as his springer spaniel Taco runs around, tennis ball in mouth, eager to play.
McKeever adopted Taco at just eight weeks old in the summer of 2022, hoping to alleviate a fear of dogs that one of his three young children had developed. But the initial weeks weren’t without their challenges – especially regarding the puppy’s diet.
