The moment the extremely traumatized puppy finally accepts affection from his new owner moved the internet.
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Shortly after being rescued, it was clear that little Tiki had been through many bad times. The puppy was paralyzed with fear, wouldn’t leave the bed, sometimes bit, and lost control of his bowels.
For the shelter caretakers, Tiki seemed so traumatized that it was hard to imagine anyone accepting the challenge of taking the puppy home, as he wouldn’t let anyone get near him, let alone pet him.
But TikToker Isabel Klee decided to adopt Tiki and do everything to help the puppy regain trust in people and become a happy pet. Klee shared how she and her partner Jacob slowly, with much love and patience, won the affection of the new family member.
It took almost two weeks trying to get Tiki to come closer; in the first days he didn’t even leave his crate, but Klee didn’t force anything and constantly offered him a piece of cheese so he would gradually get used to her presence.
By the 11th day, Tiki had already explored the apartment and made friends with Simon, Jacob’s dog. He was clearly feeling more comfortable and starting to show some of his personality, but was still uncomfortable being touched.
But on the 13th day of living together, Tiki finally felt confident enough to approach his caretakers and accept affection from them.
The fearful and isolated dog approached his adoptive parents to ask for affection, and the moment was recorded and also shared on Instagram. The scene of Tiki looking into his owner’s eyes while she strokes his ears filled internet users’ hearts.
“The way he looked at you!!! Please tell Tiki we are very proud of him!!” wrote one.
“I’m crying. The look Tiki gives you is both comforting and heartbreaking at the same time. It’s like ‘I’ll trust you. Please don’t hurt me.’ He wanted this so much,” commented another.
“The level of vulnerability in his eyes is so touching. As they say, we don’t deserve dogs,” said a third.
Source and images: Instagram @simonsits. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
