Woman Sees Scared Doberman Outside of Home, What She Does Next Warms Hearts

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A woman who discovered a terrified Doberman pinscher crouched outside her home the morning after Independence Day celebrations has touched viewers online with her compassionate response.
A TikTok video captured the Texas-based woman helping the visibly trembling dog, letting viewers online know that the canine was eventually reunited with her family. The short clip had been posted under @avpmems on July 6 and has been viewed more than 2.2 million times to date.
"July 5, the morning after the fireworks and we find this scared Dobie girl next to our house," read an on-screen text in the video. "We were able to reunite her with her family who was looking for her all night."
Viewers were able to see the Doberman tucked into the corner of the woman's garden, too frightened to move.
"Broke my heart how scared she was," the caption added. "But her family was so relieved to have her back, they insisted on paying us, but we insisted they didn't.
"Just happy we were able to get her home safely."
The post sparked a wave of emotional reactions from animal lovers online, with several viewers acknowledging the impact of fireworks on animals. Many commented on the apparent distress the Doberman experienced, with some sharing similar stories about their own pets fleeing or shaking in fear during firework displays.
"I hate fireworks," one viewer said. "They should be banned."
"My husky escaped and broke her leash during fireworks, and a woman kidnapped her," another added. "My dog was of an extraordinary beauty, that woman didn't want to give the dog back, I only got her back two weeks later and I had to pay a ransom.
"So yeah, I hate fireworks."
"When I was a kid out Collie got out during fireworks," a third posted. "He was missing for 6 days and was found 15 miles away.
"He had porcupine quills in his mouth and was so filthy he looked like a different dog … He cried (yes cried) when he saw my dad … Thank you for helping this baby."
"This is why fireworks should be banned," a fourth added. "Waste of money.
"Pollutes the air and scares many humans and animals alike."
In the U.S., fireworks are a common feature of July 4 celebrations, but they can be deeply distressing for animals. The American Kennel Club says that the noise from fireworks often leads to anxiety in dogs, sometimes causing them to run away in fear. Pet advocacy groups routinely warn owners to secure their pets indoors during the holiday and update identification tags in case of escape.
The video posted by @avpmems captured the reality of those warnings. The Doberman had apparently bolted during the night and sought refuge in the stranger's yard. The woman's quick thinking and refusal to accept a reward from the grateful owners stood out to viewers as an act of kindness.
Newsweek reached out to @avpmems for more information via TikTok.
Stock image: A Doberman pinscher dog sits in a rustic urban alley.
Stock image: A Doberman pinscher dog sits in a rustic urban alley.
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