What is
a Pruppet?
Prup • pet (prə́pət) n., pl. –pets
Etymology: Contemporary Pop Culture American
- A Crime Junkie’s best canine friend; That is probably the cutest pruppet I have ever seen, except of course, for Chuck.
The earliest known use of the word pruppet is by Crime Junkie Podcast host, Ashley Flowers. It can be used in reference to a dog or puppy of utmost adorability. A pruppet is a furry version of one’s soul mate.
Synonyms: dog, puppy, good boy, good girl
See also: love of my life, reason for waking up in the morning, God’s best creation
Chuck
This is the one and only: Chuck. Chuck has been with me since my freshman year in college and he’s the OG pruppet. No really, I started using that word when I got him as a puppy in 2011. He’s the goodest boy and yes, that really is his howl at the end of every episode.
Past Pruppets of the Month
Pruppets of the Month: Bob & Cerberus
Bob Bob's story, as told by his mom, LeeAnn: Bobby was adopted in 2008 while I was in law school. I asked my hubby if I could adopt a dog and when he said yes, I went to the pound on my way home from school. Bob was a full-grown chocolate lab at the time and looked...
Pruppet of the Month: Sasha
Sasha's story as told by her mom, Elise: I met my pruppet the summer before 5th grade. The owner of the company my mother was working for offered her up to anyone who wanted her because she was "too much" and "hyper." She was only 7-months-old and they had only had...
Pruppet of the Month: Jocko
Jocko has a long and loving story, that sadly will be coming to an end shortly. I'm crying my eyes out as I type, but I want someone besides my family to know how special our little boy was. He was the joy that came out of dark times. I bought Jocko from our local...