Foster Dog Wakes Up In A Home For The First Time And Can't Stop Wagging His Tail
From welcoming new pups to that inevitable goodbye, foster dog parents truly have a hard job. In fact, there are plenty of foster fails that prove resistance is futile — and we may have just spotted our next foster-turned-forever home in a new TikTok video. Thanks to two awesome foster parents, the world got to see the floppy-eared and chocolate-furred pup, Charlie, wake up in a home for the first time ever, and you can really feel the love.
@mythologicaldogs The first morning Charlie has ever woken up in a home 🥹
Little Charlie wakes up in his kennel, and just moments later, he's carried outside to have a look at his new home, which he clearly loves! His foster dad jokes that his tail is "wagging up a storm" as he explores the backyard. In the meantime, his foster mom shares that she's cleaned up his crate and will give him breakfast soon.
In possibly the sweetest moment of the video, Charlie snuggles up to his foster dad with a big hug, tail still wagging. Viewers couldn't deal with the cuteness of that moment in the comments, with one saying, "You literally can't give him back. It's too late now! You have to keep him."
How to help foster pups like Charlie
Charlie's foster parents clearly love him to pieces. And good news: Charlie's foster mom shared a TikTok update that he got adopted into a forever home after all! It's proof that foster homes for dogs are a vital part of the animal shelter ecosystem, offering pups a loving temporary space to live. Plus, they're great testing grounds to see if you're ready to adopt a dog.
What are some other ways dog lovers can help out, other than fostering? Well, consider offering your time. Odds are, your local animal shelter is open to more volunteers. From dog walking to hosting an adoption event, there are plenty of ways to get involved. You can also consider donating to your local dog shelter, which can help them afford food, medical supplies, and other needs.
Now, if you happen to have volunteered or fostered before, maybe you're ready to officially adopt! A 2024 report by Shelter Animals Count found dog adoptions had dropped since 2019, so now would be a great time to lend a hand. Need more inspiration? Look no further than these puppies enjoying their first day in their forever homes.