Senior Chihuahua Rescued From Shelter Feels Like A Puppy Again
Tyler, a 14-year-old Chihuahua, was at the RSPCA animal shelter after being rescued from a life of neglect and mistreatment. The senior dog was being overlooked by adopters until his new mom, TikTokker @bessfurryface, decided to adopt him and give him a loving home. In just a few short months, Tyler has transformed from a frail, elderly dog into an energetic, joyful pup!
@bessfurryface shared that 10 weeks into his forever home, Tyler now spends his days “wrapped in blankets, eating snacks, and being loved more than [he] ever knew was possible.”
The heartwarming video highlighting Tyler’s transformation is all the proof you need. Watch as he changes from tired and defeated to rejuvenated and joyful.
Tyler has also found friendship with the family’s rescue cat, Jisso, who “made it her mission to look after Tyler” by never leaving his side. She’s his “guardian angel,” and the two love spending time together.
“To be loved is to be changed,” one person commented. “Literally proof of what love and compassion can do to the body,” another noted. @bessfurryface responded, “It’s quite scary, isn’t it? The effect in just a few short months is incredible.”
“His life starts again thanks to you,” another viewer wrote. Many others remarked that Tyler is looking younger, and @bessfurryface joked, “I’m convinced someone swapped him in the night,” before revealing, “He has less grey too!!!”
In fact, Tyler behaves so differently that his mom said, “I call him ‘the puppy,’ and then when people ask how old he is, I have to say 14, and they look a bit confused.” She added, “He’s such a different dog! It makes me so happy to see how far he’s come in just a few months.”