Dog Returned 2 Days After Being Adopted | The Dodo Foster Diaries

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  • @scottnichols3685
    @scottnichols3685 Рік тому +1074

    My baby…the love of my life…who still has my heart 17 years after his passing…was in a cage trying to get my attention in a pet store in Arlington TX. As I walked away, my friend said, “He’s looking to see where you are going.” I asked to hold him, and the pet store employee told me, “A family brought him back. They say he doesn’t like people.” I remember thinking, “Well he seems to like ME.” He came home with me, and quickly became the love of my life. He was three months old when he chose me, and he passed in my arms at 16 and a half. Our bond was magical.

    • @kathleengagliardi7669
      @kathleengagliardi7669 9 місяців тому +56

      What a sweet story of your best friend. ❤

    • @suriesuhail238
      @suriesuhail238 8 місяців тому +41

      Bless your heart for protecting and caring for your pet until the end. Someday, you will be reunited.

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 8 місяців тому +17

      I grew up in Arlington tx. Really weird I suddenly saw two mentions of Arlington today. Maybe it’s a sign

    • @adamvose2651
      @adamvose2651 7 місяців тому +26

      You will see each other in heaven

    • @saulvillicana292
      @saulvillicana292 7 місяців тому +7

      🥲🥲🥲

  • @RR-qs7xm
    @RR-qs7xm Рік тому +396

    I'm glad you kept her. She is already used to you guys and she loves you

    • @RevLeigh55
      @RevLeigh55 6 місяців тому +9

      Once she bonded with the husband, she became their dog. Giving her away would break her trust again.

    • @tillygruber9003
      @tillygruber9003 2 місяці тому

      @@RevLeigh55 but they gave her away

  • @angelesfraga4451
    @angelesfraga4451 3 роки тому +1472

    There's a reason when we say "you don't pick the dog, the dog picks you" and is so true. I have a little dog that fostered her during her pregnancy, the puppies were adopted, and somebody took her (the mom) for adoption, in less than a month she escaped from that house and came back to me. After that, I couldn't let her go with another human, and now she's with me.

    • @janicecastellanos8091
      @janicecastellanos8091 3 роки тому +31

      Aww ☺️ nice 👍🏻 touching ♥️ story Angeles,thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing it & a happy 🙂 ending for you & your dog. 🐶 ❤

    • @wendyparrillo9863
      @wendyparrillo9863 3 роки тому +40

      Good job foster Mom!!!! Foster fails are the best!!!
      So proud of ya 😁

    • @UpperPacker
      @UpperPacker 3 роки тому +16

      ❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾❤🐾

    • @debbieking3575
      @debbieking3575 3 роки тому +17

      Show us a picture of her. What a cute story

    • @Nicoletta13
      @Nicoletta13 3 роки тому +19

      Aww that's beautiful. Cling close to each other and have a long happy life together. 😍😍🥰🥰

  • @Firebird.1991
    @Firebird.1991 10 місяців тому +140

    Shy and scared dogs are the most loyal loving dogs once they open up which means you've earned their trust.

  • @Nina_____________
    @Nina_____________ Рік тому +656

    My dog has been returned many times before I adopted him. The shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore when I got him. All of this happened just because he was shy and very scared of people, instead of being extrovert and cuddly. Now he's the most adorable and loving creature in the world 🥰

    • @colleenbennett8978
      @colleenbennett8978 Рік тому +5

      The darn cheek that the shelter wasn't seeking a family anymore. What then? Would he just have stayed there in isolation? Then at that point a decision should have been made to rather set his spirit free and have him to sleep. We are all pro life as far as possible, but what was more cruel???

    • @earnold1896
      @earnold1896 Рік тому +3

      Hard to fathom crazy people. Of course love and patience. We know this works out in the end. She's so adoreable.

    • @sharonjoyce9523
      @sharonjoyce9523 Рік тому +5

      God bless your beautiful family!!!

    • @macraghnaill3553
      @macraghnaill3553 Рік тому +7

      My previous dog at 3 1/2 years old had 3 homes plus the rescue center when I adopted her, I could not of got a better dog had I tried, she died when she was 12 in 2018, a few months later I adopted a 7 1/2 year old Husky who was a handful and nearly went back several times due to aggression issues, now she is a big soft dog

    • @sharonandrews6985
      @sharonandrews6985 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for sharing that 😊.

  • @missmelyss3626
    @missmelyss3626 3 роки тому +1989

    Not a failure. She ended up right where she was supposed to be. Such a sweet girl! Thank you for your patience, kindness and love!

    • @mysongsmitch8528
      @mysongsmitch8528 3 роки тому +16

      Amen to that ! 😉

    • @donnamorgan2313
      @donnamorgan2313 3 роки тому +31

      Thank you for adopting this precious girl Chips Ahoy! - what a great name 😆 I hope she has many happy years with you and your hubby!! 🥰🐕

    • @Gamerafighter76
      @Gamerafighter76 3 роки тому +5

      Eeyup.

    • @mamabear8818
      @mamabear8818 3 роки тому +13

      Lucky dog to have you!!!

    • @jessica33313
      @jessica33313 3 роки тому +11

      They mean it in a good way. it's like going to an animal shelter and picking just one pet instead of picking like 5. Their job is to rehabilitate animals because it takes a lot of time and effort and bring them to a new home no matter how gut-wrenching it is but they fell in love and said screw it.

  • @lumpusmaximus8100
    @lumpusmaximus8100 6 місяців тому +114

    Too much work? Disgusting. Thank you for adopting her, she's really a sweetheart.

    • @blackdogslivesmatter1568
      @blackdogslivesmatter1568 3 місяці тому

      The last dog I adopted...a couple of months ago in June..is alot of work. She is blind and deaf like my two other dogs but I have not slept well in weeks because she just goes in circles...sometimes she falls. She is an old dog so I dont want to put her on a bunch of meds...she just gets one pill if it gets really bad and lasts hours. She wears diapers and never wags her tail or anything. She was at the shelter and was a stray...which I know is b.s. I was told if no one adopts her they would not pick hi up from the shelter so I agreed to. Now Im on meds for sleep but he is staying her.

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Місяць тому +2

      All dogs are a lot of work, people who have no patience shouldn’t have pets.

  • @PickleDoll432
    @PickleDoll432 Місяць тому +25

    Foster Failing is an honor! Thank you for loving and taking care of her. She is home!

  • @pattyfriedmann4674
    @pattyfriedmann4674 Рік тому +258

    Dogs are very special, precious souls. Idiots can really hurt them.

  • @jasonellison1754
    @jasonellison1754 3 роки тому +844

    She’s absolutely gorgeous. She couldn’t have wished for a better family.

  • @maria-ze4fy
    @maria-ze4fy 3 роки тому +1540

    She was returned because she belongs to YOUR family.
    Your family is the very best choice for this wonderful and beautiful dog 💜💚💛💙🧡❤ Take good care of her and God bless!!!

    • @shirlepps4636
      @shirlepps4636 3 роки тому +31

      Thank you!! For 2 days this Angel was miserable because you built her trust to give her away. I still would have pooped in your shoes!!!

    • @marieastwood5016
      @marieastwood5016 3 роки тому +21

      I absolutely agree that adorable ❤🐕❤ belongs to your family. Bless your heart❤❤❤🐕❤❤

    • @andrewjones2133
      @andrewjones2133 3 роки тому +14

      @@shirlepps4636 yeah I didn’t understand that at all. Then why adopt a rescue in the first place.

    • @shirlepps4636
      @shirlepps4636 3 роки тому +3

      @@andrewjones2133
      That part!

    • @piggylover4808
      @piggylover4808 3 роки тому +5

      Couldn't have said it better myself! Well done!

  • @AuntieMamie
    @AuntieMamie 4 місяці тому +29

    These people are heroes. Thank you for being a special breed: foster failure. I’m so happy for Chips Ahoy.

  • @jtidema
    @jtidema 2 роки тому +562

    My dog was returned before we got him. He had been in four other shelters before he got to ours. The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son. Seriously people, dogs aren't toys! Let them decide when it's time to come to you. We've had him for four years and he is the sweetest boy... loves every person and every dog he has ever met.

    • @sylviekins
      @sylviekins 2 роки тому +23

      They should buy a soft toy! Dogs are sensitive and empathic, they need input, affection and love. It makes you wonder what sort of parents these people are to their children.

    • @Ass_of_Amalek
      @Ass_of_Amalek 2 роки тому +21

      lots of people including dog owners seem to have absolutely no concept of respecting dogs, they just expect to be able to do whatever they feel like doing with a dog, and if the dog isn't happy about that, they think the dog is broken.

    • @bean9619
      @bean9619 Рік тому +9

      Some people are like that with children as well as pets. I've seen people have kids to fill some need or emotional hole for themselves and act like they are just excited to get some live doll to play with or something. Seriously do not have kids or pets if you are that selfish people! They both require a lot of work and patience and need to be respected as individual beings with their own emotions and needs.

    • @dorothyg6269
      @dorothyg6269 Рік тому +6

      Makes you wonder how the son was treating the dog if the dog (who now loves everyone) wouldn’t be around him.

    • @jaywu2856
      @jaywu2856 Рік тому +4

      " The guy said he only wanted to be outside and didn't want to spend time with his son." These are the very same people who will leave behind a dog or cat when they move because they think it is inconvenient to take them to the new place.

  • @seinawhite4400
    @seinawhite4400 3 роки тому +1604

    She just needed time, it's no telling where she was rescued from and what they did to her. Thank god she was returned to you. Beautiful story 🙏🙏❤

    • @pineapplepunch4910
      @pineapplepunch4910 3 роки тому +21

      Thank god she wasnt abandoned rather than returned hope she finds a better home that can give her time

    • @faithreturns333
      @faithreturns333 3 роки тому +4

      These are the worst foster parents I've ever seen. This woman does not need to be fostering animals she's too bizarre. Plus who's going to want an animal that keeps stealing socks? I can't tell you how stupid you people look to the regular world

    • @orianisortega3621
      @orianisortega3621 3 роки тому +36

      @@faithreturns333 shut up🤬 nobody likes creeps like you

    • @pineapplepunch4910
      @pineapplepunch4910 3 роки тому +14

      @@faithreturns333 my cat used to steal socks lol I loved that^^ call me wierd but whenever I'd lose my socks and she wasnt around she find them when she came back and put em under my bed

    • @MIck-M
      @MIck-M 3 роки тому +34

      @@faithreturns333 What a heartless, rude and toxic thing to say. Pouring all that bitter nasty rubbish into the world tends to flow back on you like sewage which is evidently already a thing with you.

  • @QueenOfTheNorth65
    @QueenOfTheNorth65 2 роки тому +541

    Bless you for keeping her. Poor girl. I can’t imagine the trauma of being returned after only 2 days.

    • @rachebrother5349
      @rachebrother5349 Рік тому +7

      isn't it just like staying at a relative while you are on holidays though

    • @misssophie7717
      @misssophie7717 Рік тому +3

      @@rachebrother5349
      Don’t ever adopt a rescue. SMH

    • @rachebrother5349
      @rachebrother5349 Рік тому +2

      @@misssophie7717 i won't, don't worry 😃

    • @evajawidzk2068
      @evajawidzk2068 Рік тому +4

      Awe that's so sad she must have been really confused. Hope she has a happy home and is loved every day.

    • @Glum1964
      @Glum1964 Рік тому +3

      @@rachebrother5349 I love your response! Apparently trying to diminish the “trauma” of the dog staying somewhere else for two days makes you unfit for the human race😂😂😂! Frankly, these days, I’d take that as a W!!

  • @jennie2921
    @jennie2921 Рік тому +62

    People dont realize it takes animals time to adjust to a new home and people. Dont give them back. Take time to let the dog adjust.. Be kind.

    • @janpierzchala2004
      @janpierzchala2004 14 днів тому +2

      Absolutely. Also, she wanted to go back having bonded with B - nobody cares about it

  • @copp214
    @copp214 3 роки тому +475

    She is adorable. She knows the people who love her. The ones who thought of her as " too much work", did not deserve her.

    • @susieusmaximus5330
      @susieusmaximus5330 3 роки тому +14

      Or any other pet, for that matter. I usually try to be understanding, but f them. I hope local fosters put them on a list of people not to be trusted.

    • @copp214
      @copp214 3 роки тому +5

      @@susieusmaximus5330 That is an excellent idea. Totally agree with you.

    • @csf7773
      @csf7773 3 роки тому +6

      So true. I established a dog rescue 20 plus yrs ago. I have had to bite my
      tongue many times to keep from saying, "well, I have a nice STUFFED ANIMAL I can show you" to people who have come to look at our dogs who had that mindset.🙄😁

    • @copp214
      @copp214 3 роки тому +3

      @@csf7773 Self- control is a good thing. I laughed at your stuffed animal line. Thanks for giving me a chuckle. Sometimes people look at a dog or any other animal as a toy. All pets need care, Food, medicine, affection, exercise, and understanding. Not all animals have the same temperament. Abandonment and abuse can be a factor. It takes time and patience to pull them through the trauma. Thanks 😊 again. 🌞

    • @snikkerr1949
      @snikkerr1949 3 роки тому +8

      It's really not about that. Be thankful they recognized their limits instead of keeping the dog and messing it up...ending up hating it....having an adopted dog is different than starting from puppy. Each has their challenges. Not everyone is cut out for it...I guess I prefer to be thankful they recognized that in themselves.

  • @adriellechiaki3891
    @adriellechiaki3891 3 роки тому +621

    If you want a "work free" dog, buy a doll instead of a pet.
    Chips deserves all the love! Thankfuly, she found in her foster, and now her oficial family, a place to be forever ❤️

    • @nealm6764
      @nealm6764 3 роки тому +21

      People are different, just like dogs. They were just a poor match. Maybe a better screening process to determine suitability is needed.

    • @CCEkeke
      @CCEkeke 3 роки тому +4

      Agreed!

    • @JL-bx2uf
      @JL-bx2uf 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed

    • @SetCCC
      @SetCCC 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly.

    • @laurawhitaker4173
      @laurawhitaker4173 3 роки тому +4

      Or a pet rock

  • @titansrule72
    @titansrule72 Рік тому +92

    have a similar story. i grew up with dogs my whole life. when i moved out on my own i lived in apartments for several years and when i bought my first house, i wanted a dog. I waited 6 months after and adopted a shelter dog. i brought her home and she just could not adjust to being in a home. she only knew the shelter the first 6 months of her life. i took her back to the shelter and asked if she had been abused because she was literally afraid of everything. it was the worst feeling of my entire life leaving her there until i had to go back and give her a second chance. like it was god telling me i had to go back and try again. aside from getting married and having a son, bringing my future best friend back into my home was the best decision of my life. 11 years later and she is literally the best friend i ever had. god bless you if you took the time to read this and hope it inspires you to always be kind to animals and let them into your lives if you have the means.

    • @CeliaBordeaux
      @CeliaBordeaux 8 місяців тому +8

      God bless you for giving your pup a second chance. ❤❤❤❤

    • @KK-111
      @KK-111 7 місяців тому +2

      Yay for YOU! And, your kind heart, and listening to your intuition!! :) Blessings~

  • @anb7408
    @anb7408 8 місяців тому +25

    A blessing in disguise for those people returning her……they clearly weren’t fit or worthy of having her!

  • @PrettierAfter50
    @PrettierAfter50 3 роки тому +472

    She knew she was home and that’s why she probably was acting differently at the other home. It’s because she wanted to be returned to ‘her’ home! If failure is what you call love, then let’s all fail! ❤️

    • @kareniaramos8575
      @kareniaramos8575 3 роки тому +34

      Exactly ! It took her so long to trust them & then to be with new people, she was probably so scared & confused

    • @jerrilynpapilon9611
      @jerrilynpapilon9611 3 роки тому +1

      Yep she missed her mom and dad

  • @skunkie110
    @skunkie110 3 роки тому +208

    I wouldn’t say that’s a foster fail, I’d say that’s a foster success 💛

  • @teddybear7736
    @teddybear7736 3 роки тому +531

    She is so adorable. I'm crying tears of joy that she was returned and you made her part of your family. God bless you.

  • @estherhelbig
    @estherhelbig Рік тому +31

    I am so so happy, you gave her a forever home.

  • @anitainmo489
    @anitainmo489 3 роки тому +166

    "Too much work?" All she needed was a little love and patience. So happy that she has a fabulous family now.

    • @amybaskall3472
      @amybaskall3472 3 роки тому +9

      Many people get a dog when what they need is a house plant . Water it give it a little light and you can feel accomplished. An animal is not like that. They need you as much as you need them. Food, understanding, time, scratches on the belly and petting on the ears. Snuggles on the couch. If you're the type that thinks dogs or cats belong in one space of the house or outside, not on the furniture or you don't have the time to put into a pet . If you can't see yourself treating it like family, don't get an animal.

    • @princezzpuffypants6287
      @princezzpuffypants6287 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, dogs with anxiety and other mental health issues are more work than healthy and happy dogs. Yes, they are too much work for some people. No, there is absolutely nothing at all wrong with someone who acknowledges that someone or something is too much work for them.

    • @lou9635
      @lou9635 3 роки тому +1

      @@princezzpuffypants6287 Still, it shows that they didn't think about it enough. Adopting an animal, especially with special needs, is a big deal ! You have to think the impact on the dog to be return...

  • @ronrice8040
    @ronrice8040 3 роки тому +247

    Don't care about the other people who didn't want her...You have no idea how much I loooove you and your hubby for taking the time and patience needed to make that beautiful dog comfortable and for keeping her. Thank you for documenting this. This world NEEDS more people like you!!

  • @Lauren-su4hn
    @Lauren-su4hn Рік тому +254

    I love this!!!! My dog was my "failure" . I fostered her 11 years ago and after a year and a half of rehabilitating her I look back on how far she came. How far I came. Keeping her as my family was my BEST decision of my ENTIRE life. The end of this month we celebrate 11 years together. :)

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter1 3 роки тому +188

    She had her problems from going from one owner to another so it wasn’t surprising that her new owners had some difficulty with her. I am glad that you decided to keep her. She’s a little angel at heart.

    • @carolney5511
      @carolney5511 3 роки тому +9

      She couldn't have gotten a better, more caring family for here. God Bless you for your love.Thank God for your "failure" it brought her to the correct home. Yeah! For you.
      They say God closes a door, but opens a window. (He always gives you a second chance.)

    • @ifonlyicared
      @ifonlyicared 3 роки тому +6

      Totally agree! She shouldn't have been adopted out if she was only able to get adjusted to her husband. The pup wasn't ready for more change.

    • @WakkasLove
      @WakkasLove 3 роки тому

      @@ifonlyicared This was my thought, too. They tried to adopt her out too soon. But I'm glad she has her forever home now, and with people she trusts.

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 3 роки тому +1

      @@carolney5511 No, it's people who gave Chips a second chance, not ''god''. Praise the real people who made effort to make her happy and safe.

  • @Kelly-jn4cp
    @Kelly-jn4cp 3 роки тому +226

    Omg the look in her eyes breaks my heart, she's terrified. What has that poor baby been through? What sort of evil monster could hurt that precious baby?

  • @claytonsimplot9554
    @claytonsimplot9554 Рік тому +34

    The dog was neglected for a long time ,it shows in her behavior. Patience and understanding is the start to a trusting pet.

  • @RebelsBestFriend
    @RebelsBestFriend Рік тому +55

    This woman is a jewel. She is loving and that's why the dog trusted her. Lady, you are truly a wonderful person.

  • @queent3343
    @queent3343 3 роки тому +403

    "We want to giver her our home." That's how true dog parents feel.

    • @PhysicsOfParkour
      @PhysicsOfParkour 3 роки тому +1

      Dog is Always a dog nice to see that!

    • @FoibosGr2
      @FoibosGr2 3 роки тому +1

      @@PhysicsOfParkour
      Of course. It is a mentally retarded beggar, unable to survive on its own abilities, so it's totally relying on a human for everything.
      But it doesn't beg for much. It only begs for its food for life, its home for life, its vets for life and your precious time for the rest of its life.
      But it pays you back! When it sees its everything-provider it wags its tail and licks him...
      And we have agreed to call this... "unconditional love"!
      CONCLUSION: The I.Q of the dog "parents" is comparable to the I.Q of their "children", only a little more naive.

    • @sanjuabeena8354
      @sanjuabeena8354 3 роки тому +1

      @@FoibosGr2 yup....its true.

    • @ashotoftequila3426
      @ashotoftequila3426 3 роки тому +2

      @@FoibosGr2 you know ,honestly I'm not sure what you are trying to say. What do you mean by "mentally retarded beggar"? -_-!

    • @FoibosGr2
      @FoibosGr2 3 роки тому

      ​@@ashotoftequila3426
      1. About "beggar":
      All its survival capabilities have been bred out during the ancient human project of domesticating the wolfs.
      So, the dogs can only survive depending on human charity.
      They beg the humans for food and all other essentials for surviving, because they could not survive without the human help.
      2. About "mentally retarded".
      The dog species came from ancient wolves after downgrade.
      The today dog brain is 30% smaller than today wolf's. That's an average among all dog species.
      Even a 6 month old wolf puppy easily outsmarts any adult dog on this planet.
      So, dogs are mentally rearded compared to their ancestors.
      If humans disappeared all other animals would be very happy but the dogs. The dogs would disappear 2-3 weeks after humans, when they would have consumed every human food leftovers. They can not hunt in order to survive. They lost this ability thousands years ago.
      They are an incomplete species depending on other species (the human) for their survival.

  • @loripieper3730
    @loripieper3730 5 місяців тому +18

    Thank you for adopting chips ahoy. You were meant for him. Beautiful!

  • @savio1godinho
    @savio1godinho 3 роки тому +332

    She is where she is supposed to be. You are not a failure, you and Brendan are the best! Love from India!!!!

    • @cell28
      @cell28 3 роки тому +5

      I second this comment!

    • @hiphop2it
      @hiphop2it 3 роки тому

      The term "foster failure" is actually a positive thing! It means that, as a foster, she fell in love with the dog and decided to adopt her. :) It's a term that dog/cat foster parents use.

    • @vikkinicholson5880
      @vikkinicholson5880 3 роки тому

      glad she had a place to come back to. Giver her some lovin' from me.

  • @DawnMK2023
    @DawnMK2023 Рік тому +58

    I adopted a colony cat, almost feral, from my local cat rescue. It took me a full month just to be able to look at her without her hiding behind the fish tank. Now, ten years later, she gives me the best head bumps and love bites. Don't give up on the difficult ones. They're worth it

  • @susandemetry7158
    @susandemetry7158 3 роки тому +126

    It's not a failure, but a success any time a dog gets a loving home.

    • @davidryan7992
      @davidryan7992 3 роки тому

      Hey

    • @katbar6066
      @katbar6066 3 роки тому +5

      You are right- The best Failure is a Foster Fail for a dog that needs so much love, care and attention. Chips got the home she so deserved the 2nd time around.

  • @ellenstokes8451
    @ellenstokes8451 3 роки тому +266

    It's just awful how scared Chips was in the beginning. Breaks my heart to think of the life prior to you. I'm so happy you were there and able to rescue this precious pup.

    • @domiro8156
      @domiro8156 3 роки тому +5

      It brakes my heart too...... Some individuals could be so despicable!!!!!

    • @brendafleming8155
      @brendafleming8155 3 роки тому

      Love you!

  • @DD-hy1nl
    @DD-hy1nl Рік тому +424

    I'm so glad you kept her and gave her your forever home. She is a cute dog too, and so sweet.. Bless you for keeping her!

    • @Adelicows
      @Adelicows Рік тому +1

      She's cute? I'm a minute and a half in and barely know what the dog even looks like. The foster mom is taking up 90% of the screen in almost every shot 🙄

  • @jindih
    @jindih 21 день тому +2

    Too much work??? Seriously? Dogs need patience and live and you have the most loyal friend for life. Some people don’t deserve to own pets. So happy that you kept Chips. What a cutie ❤

  • @gottalovegabe1176
    @gottalovegabe1176 3 роки тому +25

    I’m glad they decided to keep her. Remember the three 3’s. 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to realize this might be forever, 3 months to feel like this is home. To return after 2 days those people don’t deserve a dog!

  • @anneschmitt1633
    @anneschmitt1633 2 роки тому +99

    "She can have all the socks she wants"... 😄.
    And, finally, you both gave her your heart ❤.

  • @mimiyoung7087
    @mimiyoung7087 3 роки тому +207

    Why people dislike these wholesome videos where people are saving LIVES is beyond me

    • @Life-ll1xs
      @Life-ll1xs 3 роки тому +8

      Ikr!

    • @fredEVOIX
      @fredEVOIX 3 роки тому +3

      maybe because of the socks part ? don't let dogs eat socks because they will eat them and then it's to the vet or death, happened to mine, pretty stupid part of the video
      didn't dislike but that would be a reason

    • @johnkonstantine9115
      @johnkonstantine9115 3 роки тому +5

      Biden voters

    • @TrianglePants
      @TrianglePants 3 роки тому +3

      Why people still parrot this despite it clearly changing nothing is beyond me.

    • @anastasiabeaverhausen8220
      @anastasiabeaverhausen8220 3 роки тому +13

      @@johnkonstantine9115 Dumpty voters.

  • @LonghopeBro-ju6jl
    @LonghopeBro-ju6jl Рік тому +23

    I raised many dogs from puppies but adopted Layla at a year and a half. Based on the paperwork this is her first real home. She had an intestinal parasite when I got her so after a week, I left her at the vet for some tests. She must have thought she'd been rejected again, after all the back room is full of kennels. She was very excited when I picked her up, but what really got to me was when we were home, she ran outside through the dog door, which I assumed meant she needed to pee. Instead, I watched her sprint to the end of the dog run and back in without stopping. The happiness in her eyes and overall excitement showed me how much it meant to her to finally have a home.

  • @janielittlehorse8477
    @janielittlehorse8477 Рік тому +23

    My cat was surrendered when she was 3 years old. She was returned to the shelter after a week because she was not used to dogs. Both of those homes were failures. Had her 3 years now, best pet I ever had. I ❤ her and she knows it.

  • @wendyfencl8966
    @wendyfencl8966 3 роки тому +383

    “She can have all the socks in the world that she wants.” That’s right!

    • @michaelmusich809
      @michaelmusich809 3 роки тому +7

      That says all that needs to be said. They give us their hearts, there is nothing we shouldn't be willing to give them in return.

    • @KindCountsDeb3773
      @KindCountsDeb3773 3 роки тому +1

      dogs seem to find socks oddly appealing ! Probably our smell, and easily attainable !.

  • @bonniepeele1504
    @bonniepeele1504 3 роки тому +5

    Whew! I am so glad you made chips ahoy your Baby. You won't regret it. She will love you forever.🙏🙏👏👏😘😘😘

  • @MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy
    @MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy 3 місяці тому

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL GIFT YOU HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH FROM ALMIGHTY GOD,
    WELL DONE

  • @rosesummers5075
    @rosesummers5075 3 роки тому +26

    I'm so glad she came back to you.
    Sometimes you don't choose the home, sometimes they choose the home.
    Very beautiful story for Chips

  • @akaFloof
    @akaFloof 3 роки тому +367

    No animal should ever have that expression in their eyes. She was haunted by what she's been through and yet finally, she had someone to trust and bond her up. Then they gave her to someone else. Happy she's happy and is back with the Foster family, but the thought of how the poor thing was feeling when she was with the other people, is heartbreaking.

    • @admiralbeez8143
      @admiralbeez8143 3 роки тому +2

      I’m no vegetarian but your comment reminded me why I can’t eat mammals anymore, it’s that same scared look in the sheep and cow’s eyes. Birds, fish, that doesn’t seem to get to me.

    • @loulou9297
      @loulou9297 3 роки тому +3

      @@admiralbeez8143 you should watch a video from a chicken slaughterhouse. That might change your mind. It's horrific

    • @aureliacornelia79adgracchu29
      @aureliacornelia79adgracchu29 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly my point which I posted before I saw your comment!

    • @purnimadas3762
      @purnimadas3762 2 роки тому +1

      Yes... correct...i absolutely agree...

  • @paintedwarrior516
    @paintedwarrior516 3 роки тому +102

    Shame on anyone who abuses dogs or any animals. Dogs are one of God's precious gifts to humanity.

    • @jasenkavukelic5047
      @jasenkavukelic5047 3 роки тому +1

      Shame on anyone who dares to abuse.

    • @pragyanbhattarai6424
      @pragyanbhattarai6424 7 місяців тому +2

      What about cows, sheep , goats is god so inhumane that they aren't their precious gift

    • @philpalmer4877
      @philpalmer4877 6 місяців тому +4

      Kristi Noem disagrees. 😪

    • @kristinrutherford8779
      @kristinrutherford8779 6 місяців тому

      @@philpalmer4877 promise you not all republicans are like her she is a monster

  • @zakiyamilton7674
    @zakiyamilton7674 Рік тому

    You’re very sweet and kind hearted. Thank you!

  • @irmagerd7611
    @irmagerd7611 3 роки тому +158

    I'm glad she was returned! Those people did not deserve her!! Now she & you both got what you deserved!!! Love!! Be Happy!

    • @roberttimothy1338
      @roberttimothy1338 2 роки тому +6

      ​​​ Nope! Sorry but if all one is willing to put in to a rescued pet is 2 days then they cop out then that tells me they are not legit pet people because even a dog raised from a new born pup is 11 to 15+ years of your time and effort. I have 3 dogs and all are rescued dogs when they were less than a year old. 1 is originally mine and the other two dogs I inherited by way of my brother's passing and my Mother's passing. I am single and hold a steady job from moving till evening and take all 3 dogs a good walk 4 to 6 days a week depending if the weather is good. I alone pay all their vet bills. It's a lot of work but I would never give them up because saying oh they are too much work. So from my point of view from a single Man with 3 dogs, if you're not willing to commit to a pet, then don't even consider it. Too many of my fellow Americans have become too darn selfish and physically lazy to put work in o a pet.

    • @dblum
      @dblum Рік тому +1

      @@roberttimothy1338 very true. If you don’t want to put in the work, don’t adopt a dog.

  • @spookycat8556
    @spookycat8556 2 роки тому +49

    So glad you kept her. She really loves you both and that’s where she wants to be. She chose you.

  • @Terry_1111
    @Terry_1111 4 місяці тому +5

    Love is never a failure. Chips Ahoy deserved a loving home with you guys! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jobutton9866
    @jobutton9866 Рік тому +1

    Thank you. Failing is part of succeeding and you way past success. You both 🤘

  • @JosephA.-ns9hr
    @JosephA.-ns9hr 5 місяців тому +1

    It takes work to LOVE SOMETHING OTHER THAN YOURSELF!!

  • @JuanitaClarkGarcia
    @JuanitaClarkGarcia 4 місяці тому +3

    My dog adopted me a year before I got her. She was my granddaughter'dog, going up to their house every few months and she stayed with me. When I finally decided to to take her, I drove up there and she got in the car and wouldn't get out, she's been my love for 11 years now.

  • @joyceseleska8622
    @joyceseleska8622 3 роки тому +87

    She is so cute. I’m actually glad the other person returned her. She needs, loves, and trusts you and your husband. She was meant to be yours. Thank you for not giving up on that sweet baby. Happy life to you all. 😁😘

  • @peterquigley6554
    @peterquigley6554 3 роки тому +58

    Everything happens for a reason that's why she's yours such a beautiful dog.

  • @corinnepage1260
    @corinnepage1260 Рік тому +138

    You're not a failure. I give you an A+! Chips Ahoy was skittish in the beginning, but once he realized he was safe in your home, he came out of his shell. You were very patient with him which was what he needed. I'm so glad you adopted him and will provide him with the life and love he needs. ❤️

    • @Brian_Donlevy
      @Brian_Donlevy Рік тому

      In the fostering circle, being a foster fail is a positive comment. It just means that you failed at placing them with someone else it doesn’t mean that you’re a failure. Very few fostering families don’t have at least one “failure” out of their time at fostering.

    • @FireCracker-vd8pq
      @FireCracker-vd8pq 9 місяців тому

      A "Foster Fail" is a good term, not a negative one. It means you failed at just being a foster family, but instead ended up loving the dog so much that you adopted it. It's a term of endearment, and one I'm always happy to hear.

  • @meref9973
    @meref9973 3 роки тому +134

    I bet Chips Ahoy was ecstatic to be back with these wonderful people where she belong 😭❤🙏👍

  • @lisastratton5145
    @lisastratton5145 3 роки тому +37

    Thank you for keeping her. You don’t fail her. She knew she was home.

  • @Michellelovesanimals-OFD
    @Michellelovesanimals-OFD 6 місяців тому

    She is adorable and you guys are her people. She has chosen. Congratulations ! You are loved.❤

  • @sabrinapittsley2304
    @sabrinapittsley2304 3 роки тому +204

    You did an excellent job on bringing out her personality. She’s adorable and you are blessed to have her. She’s totally safe and loved .

  • @Matthew-e3u7r
    @Matthew-e3u7r 3 роки тому +14

    Those eyes are so expressive. Your patience is inspiring.

  • @sfoster4874
    @sfoster4874 3 роки тому +266

    It is SO PRECIOUS to see the light in her eyes, now that she's found someone and somewhere she can trust. Great job, you guys!!!!! God bless you all :)

  • @melt2947
    @melt2947 9 місяців тому

    Great outcome for Chips! She’s gorgeous. Thankyou ❤

  • @theovon6254
    @theovon6254 3 роки тому +100

    Imagine the hell and fear Chips felt during those 2 days, she would have been terrified at the other house starting all over again !! Thank god u kept her 🙏

    • @TheRivrPrncess
      @TheRivrPrncess 3 роки тому

      Yes! They could have chosen to put her through another adoption, making sure they would give her enough time to trust and relax, but why do that since her trust issues were so severe and she is with the family she is comfortable with. They made the right decision.

  • @kathykay6602
    @kathykay6602 Рік тому +51

    She was meant to be yours. You and your husband are kind gentle people. Be happy and thank you for keeping her.

  • @youarebymyside
    @youarebymyside 3 роки тому +92

    Julie seems like such a gentle and caring person. It's nice to see.

  • @zibam982
    @zibam982 Рік тому

    Life is weird and somethings are meant to be. Much love for this wonderful family.❤

  • @bornontherimofchaos
    @bornontherimofchaos 3 роки тому +79

    The way she looks at you says it all- you saved her. So precious.

  • @calimann21
    @calimann21 3 роки тому +188

    We fostered a pup just like Chips. His name is Houdini, he escaped the euthanasia handler at the shelter, then escaped into the parking lot. He ended up back at the shelter a month later. K9 Spirit rescued him then brought him to us. Houdini was super sketchy, they can only assume he was a stray most of his life. It took him about 3 months before he trusted us. I would say about 1 year before he was a part of our pack. He's been with us for almost 6 years now, and he's not going anywhere.
    We fostered easily in total about 30-40 different dogs over 7 years. For some of them that came from a kill shelter, when I saw them finally relax, I could see a relief from them like they haven't slept for days. We all know dogs can sense death, and when its close, so when they get rescued and get to a safe foster home they know its going to be okay. Nothing has ever been more rewarding than fostering dogs. Yes. Your heart breaks when you adopt them out, but they are alive, and a broken heart can heal, and love again. That is much easier than being trapped in a kennel, alone, unloved, then being put to death because your time is up. Be an amazing human and foster if you can. Many rescues who are well funded provide food, bowls and cover veterinary bills too, so you're just giving your home and your heart.

    • @noora4167
      @noora4167 3 роки тому +8

      Omg, that's so sweet❤🤗 and I can't believe kill shelters are a thing 😫

    • @praveshsingh9762
      @praveshsingh9762 3 роки тому +4

      @@noora4167 Ya they are like rarely common in our country India. When the dog is not being adopted, the people at the shelter do mercy killing by some gas

    • @ritacheatham9048
      @ritacheatham9048 3 роки тому +11

      Well said!
      I'm trying to see if I can start fostering as well but I have to clear with my apartment manager and then I'm good. I would love to give them a safe home until they find their permanent home.

    • @PADS62
      @PADS62 3 роки тому +8

      @@ritacheatham9048 My fingers And toes are crossed in that your apartment manager says YES! May God Bless You Always! 🤞👍❤🥰💖

    • @francoisekindley3326
      @francoisekindley3326 3 роки тому

      @@praveshsingh9762 TV

  • @novalove4790
    @novalove4790 3 роки тому +66

    I'm so glad this was a foster fail! She wouldn't open up to anyone else like she did the people that made time for her.

  • @Medusa.1000
    @Medusa.1000 3 місяці тому +1

    YOUR so Lucky ❤ shes Beautiful

  • @dianeambrose683
    @dianeambrose683 3 роки тому +40

    We adopted a cat who had been returned and then taken back by his owner two times. After he was surrendered the third time, the rescue said “No more” when the former owner came to take her cat back. Hamish Atticus McGinge is a joy and our family! It took time for him to trust in humans after his owner did this to him but we gave him all the time that he needed. Understanding how animals bond is a big part in taking in any pet.

  • @marionkaye4421
    @marionkaye4421 3 роки тому +72

    Being a foster failure is the best, we are foster failures to our beautiful boy, Charlie, who came from a puppy farm after being a stud there for 7 and a 1/2 years. We have had him since Feb 21 and it is now Nov 21 and he is now becoming a dog again and trusting humans. He was so shut down when he arrived like Chips Ahoy. We could not let Charlie be adopted by anyone else as he still has so many anxieties and he is now 8 years old and living his best life as a foster failure proudly.

  • @Polararies
    @Polararies 2 роки тому +60

    Back in April we fostered then adopted a beagle seized from a puppy mill. It’s been a slow process getting her to trust us. She came around to my wife reasonably quickly though it depends on the day. She’s only just now coming around to me. Patience and love is the key. She will never be 100% comfortable as she is between 7 and 10 years old and lived her entire life in a small cage just to breed. However, she will be given as much love and happy times that we can possibly give until she crosses that rainbow bridge!

  • @valerieb.4912
    @valerieb.4912 4 місяці тому +3

    My little girl was passed on by 3 families. They were going to put her to sleep the next day (Friday). I said, no I will take her. She spent 14 + days under my bed scared. After the 5th day of not eating nor drinking, I had to call my vet. He had a great idea, have my rescued cat (Myra) hang out with her under the bed and feed her hamburgers on top of my hand. Just lay on the floor, with a pillow, a book, and listening to smooth jazz. After the 2nd evening she ate out of my hand ! I was silently crying. then quietly drinking water after wards under the bed. She has passed away last year of cancer. Gosh I miss her so much. She lived a wonderful 16 happy years. I miss you Giselle 💞💕♥

  • @andraabdullah
    @andraabdullah 3 роки тому +394

    Chips is just meant for her. Remember...they choose us. Not the other way around.

    • @andimurray2896
      @andimurray2896 3 роки тому +16

      I totally agree with that statement. My sweet, sweet Trixie certainly chose me and it's been love between us ever since!!

    • @laurakastrup
      @laurakastrup 3 роки тому

      I’m still salty about the puppy my family got for me, ending up liking my sister more. Sadly the apartment she lives in is not allowed to have dogs but the one I live in does, so the puppy lives with me but ADORES my sister (and I always have a doggy sitter on call if I’m out of town so win win)

  • @susanj-h4470
    @susanj-h4470 3 роки тому +70

    I have a Chips Ahoy and she is slowly coming out her shell. She's wonderful and has this sweet wonderful gentle personality. She's still a trash hound but now when I catch she just looks at instead of running away in fear. It's fun to watch her decide if she's going to get in the trash or not. All I have to do is say her name and she walks away. These Chips Ahoys are not too much work; they are so worth the wait! My Chips Ahoy loves the cats and sleeps with them in the same bed. She makes me smile so often.

    • @monicabohn2476
      @monicabohn2476 3 роки тому +3

      Isn't it wonderful seeing them come out of their shell and learn to love and trust again? It's amazing what patience, love and understanding can do. The damage/trauma didn't happen in one day...they likely endured it for a while. The healing isn't going to happen in one day either. Bless you for being patient and understanding with your Chips Ahoy and giving her unconditional love and a happy home. Stories like this give me hope for humanity. 💕

  • @wendyd.3935
    @wendyd.3935 3 роки тому +5

    Those eyes said it all from the very beginning. She wanted to be loved so deeply, but didn’t want to be hurt again. 🥺💔❤️‍🩹
    What you do & what you’ve done, is such a blessing.

  • @Germanolmeda-il8ce
    @Germanolmeda-il8ce 4 місяці тому +1

    Chips ahoy is one lucky pooch ! She got a great Mom and Dad now ! Great job ! Peace ✌️ !

  • @Life-ll1xs
    @Life-ll1xs 3 роки тому +19

    It’s so sad to watch, but the dodo usually always saves the animal! 💖

  • @ritadaniels7931
    @ritadaniels7931 3 роки тому +52

    Watched 4 in a row now and am in a mess crying about how utterly cruel people can be. Thank god for all the saviours who come to their rescue. God bless them.🥰🥰🥰

    • @susanlandry7020
      @susanlandry7020 3 роки тому

      You have have love unconditional

    • @susanlandry7020
      @susanlandry7020 3 роки тому +1

      Don't cry I cried for weeks and am still crying your sweet

    • @stevefurness6303
      @stevefurness6303 3 роки тому

      Glad it's not just me who's moved to tears ( & I'm 6'2" and built like a brick outhouse)

  • @supersue_cleobruni
    @supersue_cleobruni 3 роки тому +92

    Shout out to this foster family turned forever family, for having such a big heart and massive love for Chips Ahoy! Both struck gold! 🥰

  • @margih7374
    @margih7374 6 місяців тому

    Yes she is your dog! She will fit right into your Fostering work by being a little helper. Thank you for having the wisdom and generosity of keeping Chips Ahoy in your forever. Thank you for sharing this inspirational story ❤❤❤❤

  • @fistingendakenny8781
    @fistingendakenny8781 3 роки тому +237

    Such a good dog, my rescue jack Russell was the same until he realise we have love food and shelter to offer

    • @mams631
      @mams631 3 роки тому +9

      That TLC, food, and shelter 💗💗💓💓.

    • @nicholeknight1893
      @nicholeknight1893 3 роки тому +5

      Lol frfr. My pitty was the same way. Now she's such a happy dog

  • @alifeintransition9782
    @alifeintransition9782 2 роки тому +20

    Wonderful couple who didn't give up on a dog! I wish there was more people like this in the world.

  • @Rubhen925
    @Rubhen925 3 роки тому +1570

    Too much work? what did they think this was a goldfish, where you put food out twice a day. It's a dog, a pet that needs time and stimulation. Those people should never own pets. Glad to see the fosters adopt her

    • @flame-29936
      @flame-29936 3 роки тому +81

      Fish aren't too much work? You've never had to maintain a tank have ya luv 😂 but absolutely agree, it's irresponsible to get any animal without doing research on the species and the individual your getting. All animals have special requirements and need love and attention x

    • @Rubhen925
      @Rubhen925 3 роки тому +53

      @@flame-29936 I guess i must have written it wrong. Unlike Fish who just need some food and weekly cleaning. Dogs, birds, cats, and other more mobile animals around the house need a lot more attention and effort. You should either be fully devoted or have thoroughly researched before getting these types of pets. Each one is unique and has different needs. Some people amaze me at how incompetent they can be haha

    • @lenthomas4685
      @lenthomas4685 3 роки тому +19

      @@flame-29936 Goldfish aren't really that much work. I didn't assume they meant some foreign tropical fish.

    • @ashleywilson9205
      @ashleywilson9205 3 роки тому +10

      I so agree, I couldn't have said better

    • @KoshN
      @KoshN 3 роки тому +15

      Some people "get" dogs. Some people don't. I've always been in the first group.

  • @cphoenix8592
    @cphoenix8592 4 місяці тому +2

    We adopted a dog from a rescue. She was completely shut down. Always in the corner hiding behind furnitures. It took 5 months before she would lie down with the family

  • @barbaraunderwood1762
    @barbaraunderwood1762 3 роки тому +57

    She wanted u 2 . She learned to trust u & Brenden & she picked u as her fur everhome. She’s so dang adorable. Who couldn’t resist those little sad eyes

  • @beththompson2188
    @beththompson2188 3 роки тому +46

    She probably told the other person “you’re not my mom!” So they brought her back to her real mom. 🥰

  • @mokimochi02
    @mokimochi02 3 роки тому +24

    Some people aren’t fit for some dogs. Some people don’t have patient or maybe just didn’t had enough time to really take care of her. It’s lovely that she’s (the dog) adjusting to her surrounding.

    • @cocolime6496
      @cocolime6496 3 роки тому +7

      that's true but i daresay if you adopt a shy dog give it more than 2 days sheesh 🙄 and for that matter people ought to know what kind of dog they'd like and enquire about their personality at the shelter

  • @estellewadsworth4187
    @estellewadsworth4187 Рік тому

    SHE IS BEAUTIFUL AND SMART.

  • @Tpanda85
    @Tpanda85 3 роки тому +11

    Thank god those people returned her instead of giving her another miserable life. My rescue pup was an abused, emotional wreck. It was so rewarding and great to teach her to trust and love

  • @kimneill414
    @kimneill414 3 роки тому +47

    That made me cry. He's right where he's supposed to be. Congrats on the F. He's so happy now

  • @joann5157
    @joann5157 7 місяців тому +5

    You are NOT a fail at all. You are a proud pet parent!! So glad you kept Chips.

  • @CECILIANOEMISILVA
    @CECILIANOEMISILVA Рік тому

    I have seen this story hundreds of times, I love it!

  • @nate_a2658
    @nate_a2658 3 роки тому +7

    This made my eyes water. I could never be a foster. I'd fall in love and wouldn't be able to let go.