A woman from Dallas has melted hearts on social media after sharing the story of how she adopted her new dog.
On July 15, TikTok user @whitneysdogs posted a video that showed her checking euthanasia lists and finding a dog that looked identical to one she used to have. The poster, who is also a foster dog mom and the founder of her own animal rescue, immediately adopted the “replica.”
“POV: you’re scrolling the shelter euthanasia list and find a replica of your previous dog. Found her [in real life],” the poster wrote in the video’s text overlay, as she is shown going into the shelter to visit the pup.
The video has received more than 112,900 views and 15,600 likes on TikTok. Newsweek has contacted @whitneysdogs for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
@whitneysdogs I met a dog this weekend on the euthanasia list that reminded me of my heart dog, Luna. Luna was the reason why I started doing rescue over a dozen years ago. Meet Glinda, a mama dog who found herself on the euthanasia list due to lack of space as well as clear medical issues in her mammary area, likely due to overbreeding. She is a medium-sized, gray-muzzled, shy, black with brown speckles kind of dog. Well, I knew immediately that she was coming to my house. She got the surgery she needed to remove multiple masses, and is now safe at home with me recovering. She tinkles when she sees me so I know we are going to have a good time here! I can’t wait to share her journey with you guys. This one is for you, Luna ❤️ Follow @whitneysdogs for more foster glow-ups! #dogrescue #shelterovercapacity #helpingshelterdogs #fosteringsaveslives #heartsandbonesrescue
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The video went on to show the pup warming to her would-be owner, with the poster writing: “Letting her decide if she wants to say hi. I think she does. Still a little nervous. Ok I think we are friends now. You’re coming to my house immediately.
“She is sick and has a couple of masses that need to be removed. But we are going to get that taken care of! Let’s go!! We are home. She tinkles when she sees me. You’re safe with us. Meet Glinda! Saved in honor of Luna.”
The video’s caption said: “Luna was the reason why I started doing rescue over a dozen years ago. Meet Glinda, a mama dog who found herself on the euthanasia list due to lack of space as well as clear medical issues in her mammary area, likely due to over breeding. She is a medium-sized, gray-muzzled, shy, black with brown speckles kind of dog.
“Well, I knew immediately that she was coming to my house. She got the surgery she needed to remove multiple masses, and is now safe at home with me recovering. She tinkles when she sees me so I know we are going to have a good time here! I can’t wait to share her journey with you guys. This one is for you, Luna.”
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Each year 6.3 million pets enter U.S. shelters, which is an average of 17,260 a day, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The number of dogs and cats taken in by pet shelters hit 46,807 in January 2023, an increase of 1,744 compared with January 2022, the 24Pet Shelter Watch Report found.
According to the Humane Society of Macomb, the most common reasons for dog surrenders include age, allergies, behavioral issues, cleanup, cost, moving, new pets and shedding.
About 920,000 surrendered animals are euthanized every year, the ASPCA estimated. Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.
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