Grandmother Adopts Rescue Dog After Husband’s Passing

A heartwarming video showing one dog’s adoption has gone viral on TikTok. Posted by @allykate120, the video shows her grandmother Mary Lou adopting a rescue dog after her husband’s death. 

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Mary Lou and her late husband Leonard had been married for 58 years before he passed away from cancer. Despite being devastated, Mary Lou knew that she wanted to adopt a dog as a companion. Along with her grandchildren Zach and Ally, Mary Lou drove two hours to meet rescue dog Luna at the Humane Society of Logan County. When Mary Lou and Luna met, the pup was initially apprehensive. However, Mary Lou soon won her over. Despite some carsickness, Luna was excited to arrive at her new home. Now, she gets to play on Mary Lou’s 80-acre farm. According to Ally, Luna and her grandmother are now inseparable and the best of friends. The video has now been viewed over 1.1 million times.

We encourage everyone thinking of getting a pet to only adopt instead of shopping. Read more resources about adopting animals on One Green Planet, including 7 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Furry Best Friend, 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Pet, and These Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Rescue Animals Will Make Your Day! Read tips for pet adoptions and what to consider before adopting an animal. We recommend using these apps to find shelter dogs near you!

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