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Dog Surrendered To Shelter Ignored at Adoption Event—Then Someone Saw Him
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A shelter dog facing devastating circumstances had his spirits lifted after a TikTok video went viral.
The heartbreaking video of Bullet, a sweet 2-year-old dog, being driven back to the shelter after an adoption event where he was the only one left behind, sparked an outpouring of sympathy and pleas from viewers. And, in a turn of events, a subsequent comment revealed that Bullet's luck had finally changed.
Since the video of Bullet was posted, it has received nearly 2 million views.
Stock photo: A shelter dog waits to be adopted.
Stock photo: A shelter dog waits to be adopted."POV: you're the only dog that didn't get adopted at your adoption people will come Bullet, I promise," the creator, @hicarsondogss, captioned the video. "Two years old. Owner surrender. Lived with dogs. Very people friendly. Good with kids." The footage showed Bullet getting into a vehicle, looking dejected as he was transported back to his kennel.
Before the happy update, the comments section was filled with users begging for someone to step up and give Bullet a home.
"Shelter life is so exhausting," one person wrote. "They are so much better outside! With humans! With love! Please everyone go visit your local shelter. Please please please."
Admirers quickly pointed out Bullet's gentle demeanor and appealing traits. "Beautiful, beautiful dog. Those eyes say so much. Obviously very smart and best breed in the world, bully mix plus shelter dog. Can't beat it! Hope he finds a great home," another commenter wrote.
The initial disappointment was palpable. "This is so upsetting," one person reacted. "Was hoping for a good update. I pray someone will end up adopting him and he'll be able to have a furrever home that he deserves."
@hicarsondogss
Your people will come Bullet, I promise 🤞🏼 2 years old. owner surrender. lived with dogs. very people friendly. good with kids. animal ID A5707520 ♬ original sound - 𝙇𝙭𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙯 🫶🏻
But then, the joyous news arrived.
In an update video, a TikTok user posted the comment everyone was hoping for: "Yay, we adopted him! We are so lucky to have him and love him."
The response to the announcement was immediate and overwhelming, turning tears of sadness into tears of joy for many.
"I cried for him earlier!" one person admitted. "Now I'm crying happy tears!"
Another echoed the sentiment: "My heart was hurting! And now it's fixed! Thank goodness for kindhearted people to help this amazing animal!" The outpouring of happiness continued: "Baby looks so happy to finally have a home and feel love! Thank you for this! For being a wonderful human."
Newsweek reached out to @hicarsondogss for comment via TikTok.
