Woman Left Sobbing After Seeing What Her Terrified Rescue Dog Does
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What a pet parent captured her rescue dog doing for the very first time after two years together brought TikTok users to tears.
Owner Christina Craddick and her husband adopted their dog Norman about two years ago in Los Angeles. Originally from Korea, Norman was rescued from a meat market. He was chained up outside and abused before being saved. But despite his new life with the couple, he was still terrified, especially of her husband.
"For the first few months of us adopting him, Norman wouldn't even leave his bed unless he was using the bathroom or eating," Craddick told Newsweek via TikTok.
They had learned that it would take time for Norman to trust humans again, and with them, there was no rush. But a May 21 video posted to Craddick's TikTok account, @christinancraddick, showed Norman turning over a new leaf. For the first time since being adopted, Norman snuggled with Craddick's husband.
She walked into the bedroom to find their dog in bed next to her husband, cuddling. Norman's head rested on her husband's shoulder. Her husband leaned over and kissed him on the head. The dog didn't flinch. He accepted the love, knowing he was finally safe and sound.
The caption reads: "I ugly sobbed this is all I ever need."
Screenshots from a May 21 TikTok video of a pet parent sobbing after seeing her rescue dog snuggle with her husband for the first time.
Screenshots from a May 21 TikTok video of a pet parent sobbing after seeing her rescue dog snuggle with her husband for the first time.
@christinancraddick/TikTok
Craddick said this unexpected moment started happening more frequently since she posted the video.
"He'll actually jump on the bed now to hang out with him when I'm not there, which is REALLY big for him," she said.
Viewer Reactions
TikTok viewers joined Craddick in sobbing happy tears, knowing Norman finally feels comfortable after two years. The clip reached over 369,500 views and 99,500 likes as of Thursday.
"He's finally safe, and he knows it," wrote one user, while another added: "That's a pup that knows he's loved & safe."
A third person commented: "Girl, we ugly sobbing together. This is so beautiful to see."
Others shared how this should also be a sign for her and her choice in partner: "Girl if this isn't the GREENEST OF GREEN FLAGS idk what is."
Someone else chimed in: "This is proof you picked the right man for this baby to feel so safe."
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