You might be surprised at the number of foster dogs who still have the extraordinary ability to embrace affection, even after enduring neglect. Whimsy here is a classic example of this. In this video, shared by @simonsits, this foster dog has turned into a full-on cuddle bug.
The clip opens with the Pit Bull mixed-breed dog, wearing a bright red hoodie, in her foster dad, Jacob’s, arms. It looks like she has found the one spot in the world that fits just right. He leans down, resting his cheek against her snout. She looks up at him with eyes that could probably melt brick walls. When he kisses her, it is completely over. She is gone, floating in that “my human is my whole world” bliss.
Foster dog who was ‘neglected’ cuddles with dad in video
The video, which has already hit over 151,000 likes in less than a day, unfolds like a sweet little love story. You see Whimsy dozing off in Jacob’s lap while he watches TV. Her head has slid down, and she seems to be practically glued to him. Then there’s the couch scene: Jacob’s lying down, and Whimsy’s stretched out beside him, every inch of her body pressed up against his. At one point, she rests her face on his arm, then his cheek. And she finally settles on his chest with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.
Simon, the other dog, hangs out in the background like the chill third wheel, letting the lovebirds have their moment.
Viewers noticed the love, big and loud. “Find someone that looks at you the way Whimsy looks at Jacob,” one comment read. Another suggested Jacob should be called “Mr. Whimsy now.” People pointed to that long, slow stretch at the end and said it was the purest proof of trust.
For a pup labeled “neglected,” this cozy scene feels like a miracle: small, steady, and utterly earned. Watching her there, all melted into his arms, you realize she’s not chasing love or acceptance anymore. She’s living it — one nap, one cuddle at a time.
