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Dog Hugs A Reporter Visiting A Shelter To Do A Story Until He, Allegedly, Decides To Adopt Her
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Dog Hugs A Reporter Visiting A Shelter To Do A Story Until He, Allegedly, Decides To Adopt Her

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It’s a story about friendship at first sight. The kind that never questions; just is. One that has been around for ages. The friendship between man and dog.

This particular moment took place on a day just like any other. A reporter visited an animal shelter to do a story and wasn’t expecting anything other than that. Suddenly, however, a very special pup approached him. The reporter didn’t have a treat or anything, the dog simply came up to him with the sole purpose of showering him with all of its affection and hugged him.

The reporter didn’t know what to think of it at first. After all, neither of them had seen the other before. But the hug was so heartfelt, he had no choice but to embrace it. The reporter started petting the dog, rewarding it with the same positive vibes he was receiving. It was a mutual exchange of being in the present together. People standing nearby couldn’t resist the powerful connection, so they began recording it.

As the reporter was giving the dog loving pats, it encouraged the neglected animal to hold onto his leg even tighter. When the people who were recording the encounter got closer to get its facial expression, it was clear from the dog’s eyes that it wasn’t going to let the reporter go.

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It seemed like the pup was listening to the universe, whispering a secret into its ear: it and the reporter were destined for each other.

They had a connection and simply nobody could deny it. Including the reporter. So, he did the only thing that was appropriate in a situation like this. He adopted the sweet dog, giving it a loving forever home. Luckily for us, the video appeared on the Internet and we got to enjoy the precious new beginning.

Image credits: NeniuDormo

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Diana Warburton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does it say "Allegedly " adopted ? Did they or didn't they ???

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Tracey Hirt
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The encounter between the reporter and the dog was filmed by several people, but no one has footage of the reporter walking out the door with the dog. I could not find the reporter’s name or the name of the shelter. So adding “allegedly” acknowledges that there is no corroboration to the ending of this story. That being said, I choose to believe the pupper got a Happily Ever After!

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MsLou
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my heart so happy! I just adopted my fur son on Thursday so this hit me in the feels

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kate h
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sweet! I'm happy that she now has a home. I adopted an 8 year old cattledog mix who behaved like this when I went to an adoption event at Petco. She lived another 5 years and was the BEST dog.

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sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rather strange, that there was no conformation about the adoption, perhaps the reporter wanted privacy, they could have at least confirmed it, I prefer to believe that sweet pup was adopted, as it is said, often the pup, or kitten chooses the right one !!!

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tami, don't cry and help animals also. If you are unable to adopt yourself, please support a reputable animal protection organization(s) please do something, there is a lot animal suffering everywhere in the world, animals suffer immensely and needlessly in the hands of cruel sub-human monsters.

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Katinka Min
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way the guy does not really interact much with the dog does not look too me like he will adopt her.

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Daria Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, such a sweet pup! 😍 I hope they'll have many happy years together :)

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Christina Uhlir
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never truly understand unconditional love." I think that we humans are incapable of such love; our love is very much so conditioned, 'What's in it for me?'

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Tammy Ralph
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor doggy looks so sad, what horrible person abandoned it?

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Gilda Farrell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That dog is the hard sales type. The foot-in-the-door type. It works.

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Ella Blackwood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How beautiful! What a sweet pupper. She just looks like she never wants to let him go. Her adorable little face breaks my heart. I am so glad the reporter loved her back and adopted her. She obviously needed a home and he probably found that he needed her too. I hope they live happily ever after!

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Monday Fuss
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart has melted. The dog must think she's a human.❤❤❤😍😍😍😍

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Effseven Six
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can anyone ever deny being chosen by an animal? Im gonna chose to believe that they are happy together on the couch enjoying snuggles.

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Kee Hua Chee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if reporter did not bring dog home, those few minutes made the dog so happy and the reporter too. Sometimes a few minutes of simple pure joy can last forever

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Ms Phit
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the looks of her, she recently had puppies...hopefully the pups were weaned before mamma was adopted out

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lara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he or she did NOT adopt this wonderful pup I hope they rot in hello

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Gillbella
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this written like a click-bait article? Sweet story- everyone needs a dog

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Diana Warburton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why does it say "Allegedly " adopted ? Did they or didn't they ???

tracey_hirt avatar
Tracey Hirt
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The encounter between the reporter and the dog was filmed by several people, but no one has footage of the reporter walking out the door with the dog. I could not find the reporter’s name or the name of the shelter. So adding “allegedly” acknowledges that there is no corroboration to the ending of this story. That being said, I choose to believe the pupper got a Happily Ever After!

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blouise002 avatar
MsLou
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my heart so happy! I just adopted my fur son on Thursday so this hit me in the feels

kateh_1 avatar
kate h
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sweet! I'm happy that she now has a home. I adopted an 8 year old cattledog mix who behaved like this when I went to an adoption event at Petco. She lived another 5 years and was the BEST dog.

sharronlynnparsons avatar
sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rather strange, that there was no conformation about the adoption, perhaps the reporter wanted privacy, they could have at least confirmed it, I prefer to believe that sweet pup was adopted, as it is said, often the pup, or kitten chooses the right one !!!

tamibridges avatar
cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tami, don't cry and help animals also. If you are unable to adopt yourself, please support a reputable animal protection organization(s) please do something, there is a lot animal suffering everywhere in the world, animals suffer immensely and needlessly in the hands of cruel sub-human monsters.

Load More Replies...
kathinka avatar
Katinka Min
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The way the guy does not really interact much with the dog does not look too me like he will adopt her.

dariazotova avatar
Daria Z
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aww, such a sweet pup! 😍 I hope they'll have many happy years together :)

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Until you have been loved by an animal, you will never truly understand unconditional love." I think that we humans are incapable of such love; our love is very much so conditioned, 'What's in it for me?'

tammyralph2 avatar
Tammy Ralph
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Poor doggy looks so sad, what horrible person abandoned it?

gilda_farrell avatar
Gilda Farrell
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That dog is the hard sales type. The foot-in-the-door type. It works.

lcaputony avatar
Ella Blackwood
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How beautiful! What a sweet pupper. She just looks like she never wants to let him go. Her adorable little face breaks my heart. I am so glad the reporter loved her back and adopted her. She obviously needed a home and he probably found that he needed her too. I hope they live happily ever after!

leanelizgonzalezgarriga avatar
Monday Fuss
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart has melted. The dog must think she's a human.❤❤❤😍😍😍😍

effsevensix avatar
Effseven Six
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can anyone ever deny being chosen by an animal? Im gonna chose to believe that they are happy together on the couch enjoying snuggles.

datokeehuachee avatar
Kee Hua Chee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if reporter did not bring dog home, those few minutes made the dog so happy and the reporter too. Sometimes a few minutes of simple pure joy can last forever

bzap724 avatar
Ms Phit
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the looks of her, she recently had puppies...hopefully the pups were weaned before mamma was adopted out

mjw0sysascend_com avatar
lara
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he or she did NOT adopt this wonderful pup I hope they rot in hello

gillandbella avatar
Gillbella
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is this written like a click-bait article? Sweet story- everyone needs a dog

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