Just like humans, dogs are social creatures that thrive on companionship. Once they form a bond, it can be incredibly difficult for them to be separated from their owners, even for a short time. Imagine the impact of permanent abandonment on them!
Tinker recently faced that heartbreak when her owners surrendered her to a shelter in Florida. Realizing she was alone within the confines of a kennel, she shut down completely, losing all hope. Dali, an animal rescuer known for sharing poignant dog stories on her TikTok account, captured Tinker’s plight in a video that moved many viewers to tears. The footage showed Tinker sitting in her small kennel, facing the wall for hours. WATCH VIDEO BELOW
Having lost her beloved family, Tinker was left feeling utterly alone, with no hope of finding a new home. To make matters worse, she had been overlooked repeatedly in the shelter due to being labeled as aggressive. In reality, Tinker is a sweet girl who loves cuddles but doesn’t like being picked up, as her past trauma leads her to see being lifted as a threat.
Despite this, Saving Sage Animal Rescue in Lauderhill, Florida, strives to make Tinker and other dogs feel as welcome as possible. Gradually, with tender care and the right approach, Tinker began to come out of her shell, revealing her true nature as a lovebug. “Tinker is a gentle spirit, a true couch potato who enjoys relaxing and short walks outside,” SSAR shared on Facebook. WATCH VIDEO BELOW
Dali’s video shocked thousands, leaving many viewers baffled at how such a sweet dog could go unnoticed. Thanks to the video going viral, Tinker’s fortunes changed rapidly. Within days, a family reached out to SSAR, eager to meet her.
Tinker quickly bonded with the family and moved into her new home within hours. Today, she’s happier than ever! “Tinker has found her forever home! Thank you all for your support,” the rescue confirmed. Once a hopeless dog with little confidence in her future, Tinker is now a transformed pup enjoying life to the fullest—all thanks to the power of community! WATCH VIDEO BELOW
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@_thatdoggirl_Absolutely heartbreaking. tinker is a really sweet little girl who just wants to be cuddled but when she meets stranger, she doesn’t like to get picked up because it scares her and that’s the only thing that’s stopping her from getting a home because people assume she has aggressive when she is not.♬ originalljud – Sped up songs
