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Adorable Puppy Befriends Toy Pig On First Meeting

Roldan Perez
A black and white puppy laying on a blanket with lights.

Meeting someone new is quite a daunting experience, especially for those people who don’t like to socialize. However, once you get to know the person, you’re off to a good start at establishing a possibly lifelong friendship.

With this, an adorable puppy takes socialization on the next level as she befriends a toy pig that her fur mom introduced to her. However, as it’s the pup’s first time to meet the toy pig, it’s quite inevitable that she becomes wary of it.

Who’s that, Mom?

In this video footage, a cute puppy named Dolly gazes intently towards the camera. By the looks of it, there’s something that caught Dolly’s attention, prompting the curious pup not to take its eyes off the object.

A few seconds later, Dolly’s fur mom presents a spotted toy pig to the pooch. Before the curious puppy deciphers the object’s identity, Mom starts pressing on the pig’s body to produce a honking sound.

This event ultimately piqued the dog’s interest, prompting her to approach the toy pig and even take a few sniffs. But, it seems the toy pig’s still a bit daunting to the pooch as Dolly chooses to step back for a bit.

Stay away from me.

The moment Dolly stepped back from the toy pig, she then started barking energetically at it, as if such a bark could entice the pig to respond. Seeing this scenario, Mom once again presses on the pig’s body to produce the honking sound.

The sound of the pig’s honking ultimately made Dolly all the more curious about the toy. As such, Dolly decides to abandon all fear and once again approach the pig.

Do you think Dolly finally befriended her new toy? Click on the play button below for you to find out.

Video Credit: Rumble Viral via YouTube

Senior Pit Bull Gets More Than 500 Cards For His Birthday And Our Hearts Are Melting

Roldan Perez
A white and black dog laying on the floor.

Truffles has been living in a shelter for years. It is a sad thing for this American pit bull terrier mix.

Truffles was just four years old when she was taken in by the Brookhaven Animal Shelter and Adoption Center in NYC. Valerie Sanks is one of the volunteers there who helps take care of the dog.

It has been three years of caring for the dog. Valerie knows Truffles too well. She says that she sees Truffles as a real angel. She says that just by looking at the dog’s white and black coat and her sweet demeanor, one can easily fall for the animal.

In 2017, after being in the shelter for 3 years, Truffles found a family who would adopt her. She was good with kids. Her new house gave her a good life.

Two years after though, Truffles’ owners didn’t want her anymore so she was brought back to the shelter. It was a sad affair and Valerie was there to welcome her back. She made sure that she gave Truffles a lot of love.

Valerie was happy to be reunited with Truffles but in her heart, she knew that being a senior dog, Truffles may have the least chance of getting adopted. So with the dog’s 10th birthday nearing, Valerie had an idea of how she could get Truffles some love.

Truffles got a hotel suite for a sleepover party. She wore a princess costume and had famous photographer Sophie Gamand for a birthday photoshoot.

Sophie was happy to help and shared photos of Truffles on social media. She even asked people to send Truffles birthday cards. Truffles isn’t into toys and she has a special diet so other gifts may not be good for her.

Sophie’s post became viral and the shelter received more than 500 cards on behalf of Truffles!

https://www.facebook.com/488843174633347/photos/a.488931131291218/1171560733028251/?type=3&theater

Source: Blankets for Buster and his Friends

This Super Dog Survived Two Near-Death Experiences

Roldan Perez
A black and tan dog running in a dirt field.

After getting bitten by another dog, Nova was put to death row by the animal shelter she was surrendered to. The reason for this abrupt decision on the part of the animal shelter is that the wounds of the dog are severe and untreatable.

Thankfully, though, an animal shelter known as the Love Leo Rescue heard about the dog’s ordeal. When the animal shelter learned that Nova would be euthanized, they decided to rescue the pooch.

When one of the volunteers successfully rescued Nova, she immediately brought the dog to a veterinarian to have Nova’s condition checked. The dog’s face appeared to be swollen because of the dog bite. Even then, Nova seemed happy that she got rescued.

The veterinarian gave Nova IV fluids for anti-bacterial purposes. The dog needed to stay in the clinic for quite a while so that her other issues will be resolved. When her health and wounds improved, Nova was ready to go home.

It was a blessing for the dog that there was a foster home waiting for her. The purpose of the foster home is for the dog to get accustomed to a family before moving to her new one. In her new home, the dog showed her other side. She was a happy and active pooch.

A few weeks into the foster home, though, the dog got sick again. When she was brought to the clinic, Nova got diagnosed with Parvovirus, a deadly virus among dogs.

Due to the virus, Nova’s health declined drastically over her stay in the hospital. Thankfully, though, the dog was a fighter and survived.
Along with her third chance at life, Nova received the good news that she will have a new forever home. Cristina and Chelsea will be Nova’s new parents. The two closely monitored the journey of Nova, and they fell in love with the dog’s story of resurgence.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BukW4LGgtpI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Credits to Super Nova.

Veteran Graduates From College With His Dog Best Friend

Roldan Perez
A dog wearing goggles.

For most of us, we did what was expected of us and graduated from college when we were supposed to. But there are some who did their duty to the country before they can do this.

This is Matthew Walbeck and this is his story.

Matthew is a veteran and his story was broadcast on national news when he finished college at A&M Kingsville. What made his story interesting was that he had Titan with him. Titan is his K9 service dog.

Matthew’s story is quite inspiring. He is an adult and he has gone through a lot in his life. Yet, he has decided to keep on learning and finish college. Thanks to his service dog, Titan, he has been able to do just that.

In the video, you would see the duo walking proudly across the stage. Matthew wore his graduation gown and his cap and Titan had the same garb donned on. Matthew is very proud to be receiving his diploma and he is also very proud that he has Titan to help him get through it all.

Matthew may have finished college later than most but he is happy with his accomplishment. He now is armed with skills and knowledge that he can use to pursue a better future and create a better career. Thanks to Texas A&M Kingsville in Texas, he has been able to do just that.

According to the faculty and staff of the school, they are also very proud to have Matthew and Titan graduate. They were highly applauded and some members of the audience were in tears knowing the number of obstacles the two had to overcome to reach this goal.

Matthew and Titan were both beautiful to look at as they proudly marched to receive Matthew’s diploma. Watch the video and you’d be surprised to see you tearing up and being proud of them as well.

Source: NBC4 WCMH-TV Columbus

Piano-Playing Pooch Jams With Little Human Sis

Roldan Perez
A brown and white dog laying on the carpet.

Some of the cutest and most adorable videos that you can see online are either clips of babies and toddlers or dogs. Both say and do the darndest things. Train a camera on either of them, and it’s just a matter of time before you get a gem of a clip. It’s even more fantastic if you can get both of them to star in your short film.

Such is the case of this Beagle/Basset Hound mix playing the piano with a toddler! If you can only see one video today, this should be the one that you should watch.

Making the band

The video starts with a little girl running into a room carrying a toy guitar. She turns on the toy and it starts playing music to which she dances to. The dog, named Buddy Mercury, hearing the music, walks over to the piano and starts playing it. He even sings along as well.

dog, dwarf spaniel, papillon

The unlikely bandmates continue jamming. Buddy would hit a key and starts to sing after each one, while the little girl continues to do a little jig to the music in the background. After they play, Buddy receives a treat from his dad and the little girl asks for one as well.

This is not their first viral video. Buddy and his little sis have their own YouTube channel where many of their previous performances can be viewed. The dog’s parents say that Buddy plays and sings every day, and they are lucky to have Buddy as their dog as he makes them happy.

Buddy is now an internet sensation and his story has been reported in various news networks. His love for music serves as an inspiration for others to adopt dogs from shelter as Buddy himself is a rescue. The parents hope that through their various social media presence, they can show how precious a rescue dog can be.

Source: Buddy Mercury via Youtube

The Expressions Of This Dog Is The Highlight Of A Family’s Holiday Photo Shoot

Roldan Perez
A group of people sitting on a bench with a dog.

For most families, dogs are already a vital part of their lives. This is why dogs join their family members in celebrating any milestones. Dogs are also part of the family’s activities, including photoshoots.

This dog named Beatrice is taking the internet by storm due to her hilarious reactions in their Holiday family photoshoot. The family wants to capture a beautiful portrait, but it was the dog who made it even more attractive and funny.

The reason for the photoshoot is for the family to have good pictures to be given away to friends as a holiday greeting. The family decided to bring with them their dog named Beatrice and their house cat. The photographer then assigned their places, and Beatrice was placed at the center.

Unlike the cat who was behaved during the shoot, Beatrice had other plans. The dog kept barking and seemed not impressed with the photoshoot. It was Mari Trancoso who got assigned to do the photoshoot. Trancoso’s usual line of work includes covering weddings and family gatherings. She agreed to do the family’s photoshoot, but she was not aware that there would be animals involved.

The family, though, assured her that the dog and cat are well-mannered. During the shoot, however, this was proven false because of Beatrice’s behavior. Instead of getting upset, Trancoso proceeded with her shoot.

During the post-processing of the photos she took, Trancoso got surprised to see that in every picture, the pooch was making hilarious facial expressions. It was as if the dog was a photobomber.

According to Trancoso, while the dog was restless, she just kept clicking as ordered by the family. So, she did. She added that the dog had different expressions, but all of them are very funny. She showed it to the family, and they too loved the hilarious reactions of their beloved pooch.

https://www.facebook.com/mtrancoso1/videos/10154791633787581/

Credits to Mari Trancoso.

Woman Spends Weeks Earning The Trust Of A Stray German Shepherd And Her Pittie Best Friend

Roldan Perez
A german shepherd dog looking out of a window.

Judy Obregon has been rescuing abandoned dogs at a park in Fort Worth for the better part of a decade. Over the years, Echo Lake Park has become infamous for being a dumping ground for dead, dying, and unwanted animals.

Its reputation is not unfounded. Judy has saved more than 400 canines in the area since 2010, the year she founded her rescue organization The Abandoned Ones.

Nearly every single day, Judy roams Echo Lake Park and the areas surrounding it, carrying dog food, toys, and blankets. She doesn’t just stop there; the rescuer rummages through piles of trash and hacks through bushes looking for animals in dire need of help.

Most of the canines she finds seem to realize that Judy is there to help, and they walk right up to her. It wasn’t the case for an elusive German Shepherd named Iris, however.

A police officer had spotted the pooch wandering around Echo Lake Park and contacted Judy for help. As soon as the rescuer set foot in the park, Iris fled in fear.

Judy wanted to help the dog, but she knew she couldn’t use a trap since it scares off a lot of animals. Thus, she decided to be patient in earning Iris’s trust.

Early every morning, Judy would go to the park to leave food for the German Shepherd. She didn’t attempt to chase after Iris; instead, she just sat there watching, letting the dog get to know her better.

Eventually, Iris started approaching her, albeit from a distance. The dog still wasn’t sure if she could trust Judy, but hunger trumped suspicion.

After three weeks, the German Shepherd no longer ran away when Judy’s truck pulled in. This time, Iris walked up to the woman and sniffed her hand.

Now that Iris knew that Judy wouldn’t hurt her, she realized it was time to introduce her canine friend to the rescuer. As it turns out, the German Shepherd had been looking after another stray all that time.

The other dog was Clover, a pit bull. Unlike Iris, he took to Judy immediately, wagging his tail happily when he saw her.

That was when the rescuer decided that she would have to take both dogs out of the park soon. Iris would’ve survived longer because she was quick to run away. On the other hand, the friendly Clover would’ve gone with anyone who showed an iota of kindness, even if it was false.

A couple of days later, Judy went back for the canines and brought them to a veterinarian for treatment. Iris had a cyst and a tumor that needed removal, while Clover required antibiotics for the wounds on his face.

But the good news was that both dogs tested negative for heartworm. Iris and Clover recovered quickly and were soon ready for adoption.

They didn’t have to wait too long; after five months, the two found loving forever homes. Watch Iris in the video below:

https://www.facebook.com/taoanimalrescue/videos/442662906221623/

Source: The Abandoned Ones “Saving Animals in Danger” on Facebook