10
Loading video...
By Alyce Collins
Senior Reporter
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
Internet users have been reduced to tears by the heartwarming story of how a woman found a stray dog hiding on her patio, and after taking her in, it became increasingly clear that she was exactly where she was supposed to be.
Brooklyn Henderson, 35, (@not_your_teachers_closet) took to social media on October 12 to share footage of the moment she spotted something lurking outside her home in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, home. At the time, she could just see a pair of eyes in the dark so she took her phone out in case it was a rodent that jumped out.
Henderson told Newsweek that she lives in the country so she has seen all kinds of wildlife out there. But as the creature stepped into the light, she was "completely surprised" to find a sweet dog instead, who seemed very nervous.
Read More on Pets
More From Newsweek Vault: Walmart Members Get New Perk Aimed at Pet Owners
"I'm not sure how long she'd been out there for, but she was very dirty, she had fleas, and looked a little skinny," Henderson said. "I assumed she'd been outside for a little while, but this was the first time I'd seen her."
...
At first, Henderson didn't intend to keep the "sweet angel baby," and she was only supposed to be a temporary foster until Birdy found a loving owner. But after a while, it became clear that Birdy was part of the family, and she had already found her forever home.
"She was just like a little baby and she would fall asleep next to me or I'd find her curled up at the end of one of my kids' beds. One day, I just knew I couldn't let her go because she needs us. And I didn't realize how much we needed her; Cash, my miniature Aussie, included," Henderson continued.
Henderson shared the story of her "foster fail" on TikTok to the delight of social media users, and it has gone viral with over 291,400 views and more than 41,800 likes at the time of writing. The clip shows the adorable black dog cuddling up to Henderson and even playing with her canine brother, Cash. The rescue dog has grown so comfortable in her new home that she even steals Cash's favorite ball off him to play with.
More From Newsweek Vault: The Top Rewards Credit Cards for Pet Owners
After hiding outside as a stray, to now being a core member of the family, Birdy has certainly come a long way. During the clip, Henderson says "it's safe to say she's pretty happy" now that she's found where she's supposed to be, and perhaps this all happened for a reason after all.
How Did TikTok Users React?
After seeing other videos of foster fails on TikTok, Henderson decided to join the trend by sharing Birdy's. She never imagined that her video would attract so much attention, but she has been amazed by the outpouring of love she's received.
Henderson said: "It just reminds me that God has a life planned for me that is more beautiful and special than I could ever dream. All of this started with a sweet little baby dog that came out of my fern."
Needless to say, the heartwarming story has delighted internet users, leading to more than 790 comments on the viral post. Many TikTok users praised Henderson for giving the pup a loving home, while others insisted that it was fate that Birdy found her.
More From Newsweek Vault: Pet Insurance 101: How Much Does It Cost and Is It Worth the Price?
One comment reads: "This made me cry. Thank you for keeping this baby and loving her."
Another TikTok user wrote: "Aww my heart is overflowing. She was led to the place she was meant to be. What a blessed life she's gonna have."
"The world is unfolding exactly as it should," added one commenter.
While another TikTok user responded: "Thank you so much for being her forever home!"
Update 11/04/24,11:14 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comments from Brooklyn Henderson.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines