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Owner Gets Dog Spayed, Tears at What Happens When Foster Puppy Arrives
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A viral Instagram video shows the moment a dog owner introduced her latest foster puppy to her spayed female dog. And what happened next has melted hearts across the platform.
The emotional clip shared in June by @samantha_welborn shows the poster's dog, a blue Heeler named Ellie, instantly kissing the small puppy, Oliver, playing with him—and teaching him everything young dogs typically learn from their moms.
From choosing the right spot to nap, to hopping on the grass, the clip perfectly captures the way both pups feel about one another.
"POV [point of view]: your spayed Heeler decides the foster puppy you took in is hers", the poster writes in the caption.
A new puppy can be a great addition to your household, and a wonderful companion to your established dog, as long as you introduce them right.
Animal charity Blue Cross suggests that the best to place for their first meeting is outside, possibly in the garden or on a short walk close to home, to avoid any displays of territorial behavior.
After allowing them both to sniff and investigate one another, continue your walk and them bring them home together. Using baby gates to allow each pup access to their own private space can help make the process more comfortable for both.
It is very important that you supervise their interactions at all times, until it's clear that they are happy having each other around.
While most dogs can be trained to live with other canines, those that belong to the same breed have a higher chance of getting along. Pups of the opposite sex are also more likely to get along, if they are spayed/neutered.
A stock image shows a large-sized dog smelling a small curious puppy.
A stock image shows a large-sized dog smelling a small curious puppy.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it had received over 284,000 views and 25,400 likes on the platform at the time of writing.
One user, Col_sum_05, commented: "Idk [I don't know] see what your saying i just see a very happy mama and her puppy."
Anastasiaalk said: "Pls [please] the way he's trying to bite her when she kisses him is so cute!!"
added: "I hope this means you've foster failed!!"
Newsweek reached out to @samantha_welborn for comment via Instagram chat. We could not verify the details of the case.
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