The sweet bond between a disabled rescue dog and her new owner has tugged at the heartstrings of viewers online.
Bonny, the rescue animal, was filmed being lovingly tucked in under a blanket on the couch by her owner, John. John's wife and Bonny's co-owner, Charity, shared the tender moment to TikTok on July 21 under the handle @ceemamacita. The video has since been viewed more than 60,000 times, capturing the hearts of viewers with its genuine display of affection between a man and his rescue dog. The post has gained significant attention amid the continued circulation of the hashtag #AdoptDontShop—a call to action for prospective pet parents to visit their local shelter rather than a breeder.
Charity, who would prefer to keep her full identity private, has always had a special fondness for bulldog breeds. Bonny, a mix, came into the couple's lives through Underdog Rescue of Alabama. Despite suffering a severe leg injury that resulted in amputation, and a clouded eye, Bonny's spirit remained unbroken, and she found a loving home with Charity and John.
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"Bonny's previous owners took her to a veterinarian after 'she fell.' Her leg was so badly broken that it had to be amputated," Charity, 39, told Newsweek. "It was stated in the veterinarian record that the former owner asked the veterinarian to put her down because they 'didn't have use for' a three-legged dog.
"Fortunately, the vet convinced the owner to surrender Bonny instead, and she was taken in by Underdog Rescue."
The organization's manager, Jill Sentenn Becker, contacted Charity, knowing that Bonny would be a perfect fit with her first rescue dog, Captain Marvel.
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The video, shot at the couple's home in Tennessee, shows Bonny being tucked in under a large blanket and stroked by John. His simple yet profound gesture highlights the unexpected bond that has formed between the pair—one that started as soon as he named her.
"Bonny loves blankets, so one of us usually covers her with one before we go to bed," Charity said. "On this particular evening, my husband saw me cover Bonny with a blanket, and he said, 'you have to cushion her head,' and then proceeded to tuck her in.
"Once he plopped on his knee to tuck her in, I started recording because I thought it was funny and sweet at the lengths he was going to make her comfortable."
An overlaid text on the video read: "When momma doesn't do a good enough job tucking the rescue baby in so dad steps in and does it himself."
"She is absolutely the biggest sweetheart you will ever meet," Charity said. "She loves people with her entire body, and I have even thought about volunteering her as an emotional support pet at hospitals or nursing homes.
"Bonny is the kind of dog that can't get close enough to you. She loves people so hard, and I'm amazed at how resilient she has been."
Although Charity describes herself as a private person, she decided to share the video with the world to highlight her husband's dedication and care. Her pet's story is a testament to the deep bonds that can form between rescue animals and their new families. It has resonated with viewers, who have been moved by the love and compassion evident in the clip.
"Makes [me] cry with happiness," one user, @user11614297516030, said.
Another, @user7462792581, added: "That's a good man."
"You're the best, dad," a third user, @renaissancelit.631, shared.
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