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
Pruppet of the Month: Corbin
Corbin’s Story as told by his Foster Mom, Amy: Corbin is an 8-year-old black German Shepherd Dog (GSD). He’s lived as part of our family for 10 months while looking for his special family. He’s a total goofball. You can’t leave socks on the floor, he takes them! He...
Pruppet of the Month: Cooper
When I reached out to Paul, I had no idea what a touching adoption story he had with his dog named Cooper. One day Cooper mysteriously shows up in his friends front yard. He had a collar but no tag. And Paul says he was full tails wags and happiness even though he...