We have all had the feeling at some stage when trying as we should, but the Christmas spirit just is not coming... this also seems to be the case for grumpy Siberian husky Anuko, judging from the hilarious results of his festive photo shoot.
With Anuko, though, looks can be deceiving. As his owner, Jasmine said: “He has a dark black mask around his face that makes him look that way. It runs in his family”. His surly, steely expression is not down to any innately grumpy character, quite the opposite in fact. He is a very relaxed and kind dog who shows great enthusiasm for anything fun. “He’s mostly chilled out, very quiet. He’s not overbearing so doesn’t like cuddles that much, but if you leave the room, he will follow. He’s like my little shadow, and he intervenes when he sees necessary – something that’s benefited me a lot regarding my mental health” Jasmine added.
Jasmine found Anuko aged just five weeks old, as at the time she was struggling with mental health issues and had heard that many like her had benefited from adopting a dog. The pair bonded immediately; Anuko has played a considerable part in Jasmine's recovery and well-being. “When I got him I was quite suicidal and depressive, I didn’t have any friends or a job, and I’d quit school. I lived my life in bed, practically,” she said. “Thank goodness he came into my life because without him I’d probably still be in bed, or worse. He encouraged me to get out – the fresh air and so many hours outdoors with him did me a lot of good.”
While Anuko might appear to resent the very concept of Christmas, he does not find it so bad. We did, though, share a genuinely miffed moment of Anuko’s a couple of years back when realizing he’d been tricked into believing Jasmine had thrown him a ball. The pictures went viral and have changed Jasmine’s life completely. She now runs several social media and web pages dedicated to Anuko and huskies in general.
It seems, therefore that no matter how grumpy Anuko appears to be on the outside, he and Jasmine couldn't be happier in each other’s company. Their story illustrates the power of the bond between humans and animals. Scroll down to check out Anuko’s hilariously grumpy photoshoot!
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