Man Warns Girlfriend about Getting 'Attached' To Foster puppy—It Backfires
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A man who warned his girlfriend to not get too "attached" to their foster puppy was made to eat his words after what happened next.
Michelle Hoffman and her boyfriend Lucas, from Cologne in Germany, had not planned on becoming foster carers to Rosa the French Bulldog puppy.
"Lucas had a French Bulldog before, and because this breed often suffers from serious health issues, we had actually decided not to take in another one," Hoffman said.
But that all changed the day they met Rosa.
"We immediately felt for her," Hoffman said. "It was clear she hadn't received the care and attention she needed. She was also struggling to breathe, which really moved us."
Rosa the puppy playing with Lucas her foster carer.
Rosa the puppy playing with Lucas her foster carer.
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The couple already shared one dog, Abbey, another French Bulldog that Lucas had found as a puppy living in ill health with a breeder.
"He couldn't bear to watch her getting painful antibiotic injections again and again. So despite everything, he bought her," Hoffman said. "He knew that if he didn't, she might not survive."
The first few years of Abbey's life was fraught with health issues. Hoffman said Lucas spent around $23,000 on veterinary care and surgery to ensure she had the "best possible life."
"She's now eight years old and healthy," Hoffman said. "That's also why we wanted to help Rosa. When we saw her, we just knew – she deserves a chance too. A safe home, proper care, and love – everything every dog should have."
The couple agreed to foster Rosa with a view to finding her a loving new home to call her own. In the meantime, they set about making her feel as comfortable as possible in their home.
"We even removed the door from our pantry to create a cozy little space just for Rosa – a quiet retreat where she can feel safe and comfortable," Hoffman said.
A little TLC can go a long way with a shelter dog. In 2018 a study published in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science found just 15 minutes of one-on-one petting was enough to provide a measurable boost to the wellbeing of a shelter dog.
Rosa was finally starting to get the care and attention every dog deserves. It was something joyous and not just for her either. Lucas had told Hoffman on several occasions not to get too "attached." Hoffman soon realized she wasn't the one who needed telling though.
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"I started to notice that Lucas was the one getting truly attached when he brought her into our bed for the first time," she said. "From that day on, she was with us everywhere – at restaurants, on walks, on day trips. She had clearly become part of our little family."
If any further confirmation was needed, it came on the day Hoffman caught sight of Lucas and Rosa playing in their backyard. She couldn't help but laugh.
"Lucas had just said we shouldn't get too attached – and then there he was, walking her so gently and lovingly," Hoffman said. "It was such a beautiful contradiction that showed how quickly animals can steal our hearts, even when we try to keep some distance."
Eager to capture this perfect snapshot of how easy it is for a foster dog to become a foster fail, Hoffman took out her phone and hit record. The resulting footage was posted to her TikTok @abbey.und.rosa where it's been watched nearly 75,000 times since being shared last week.
There are no prizes for guessing what happened next. "We ended up adopting her," Hoffman said. "She's staying with us for good."
While Rosa's is a happy ending, Hoffman knows there are other dogs out there in need of help. She hopes her story inspires others to follow their example.
"We hope people feel the love and warmth that can come from caring for an animal," she said. "Sometimes it's those quiet little moments that reveal just how deep the bond becomes."
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