Dogs often adapt to the energy and personality of the people who care for them. While some will guard and protect, others will fall into the rhythm of a quiet home filled with cuddles, playtime, and — apparently — spa days. One adopted pup’s transformation from a “vicious guard dog” stereotype to a pampered pet has the internet completely charmed.
‘Vicious guard dog’ gets pamper session after being adopted by 11-year-old
A Pit Bull named Sauvi is getting a second chance at life, and it’s coming with face mists and fake mascara. In a now-viral Instagram video posted by user @emily_janeblog, Sauvi is receiving a full spa day — courtesy of her new best friend, 11-year-old Abbi. The clip, shared by Abbi’s aunt Emily Jane, starts with Abbi gently brushing Sauvi’s fur as the dog sits calmly, taking in the attention. Wearing a cute spa headband and an expression of relaxed curiosity, Sauvi patiently allows every step of the “treatment.”
Next, Abbi uses a facial mister to give the pup a moisturizing mist. Sauvi stays perfectly still, eyes locked on her young owner, soaking up every second of the pampering. Text across the screen reads, “When you thought you’d be a vicious guard dog but then got adopted by an 11 year old girl whose an only child.” The line perfectly captures the contrast between the Pit Bull stereotype and Sauvi’s new gentle life.
Abbi then adds another playful touch by pretending to apply mascara ever so carefully to Sauvi’s lashes, followed by a cute bandana to complete the look. The video ends with a sweet moment as Abbi rewards the pooch for being “a very good girl” with a well-deserved treat.
As of this writing, the video has racked up over 601K likes and more than 4,500 comments. One person joked, “This is what I thought animal testing was,” while another pointed out, “This dog barely takes her eyes off her girl for a second. What a super lovely family dog temperament.” Many commenters praised the bond between the dog and her young owner, with one user writing, “Thank you for sharing this precious moment! You can tell she really loves your niece.”
