It can be quite difficult for rescue dogs to build trust and feel safe around their new owners. It can also take a long time for the dog to cozy up to their owners. This dog owner captured the precious moment when their rescue fur baby, named Cactus, felt safe around them for the first time and went on to cuddle with them.
The pet parent shared the video on Instagram on July 2 through the canine’s official account @cactustherescue. Since then, the clip has been grabbing a lot of positive attention from people all around the world. It has garnered 124K views and 11.2K likes until now.
Instagram video shows a rescue dog warming up to his owner
An emotional video on Instagram displayed a rescue dog named Cactus warming up to his owner and getting comfortable around them for the first time. The video has been winning hearts on the internet. In the caption of the post, the pet parent explained the entire situation. They began by penning down, “The first day Cactus felt safe with me, he walked over and laid on me just like this.” The person emotionally continued, “Over a year later, he still comes running to cuddle the moment he hears me sit down.”
The Instagram video began by showing the owner taking a rest while lying on a couch. Soon, viewers could see the rescue dog, Cactus, approaching the pet parent on the couch. The text written over the video read, “Seeing how long it takes my rescue puppy to cuddle me.”
The fur baby then went straight up on the couch and sat right beside the owner. Cactus then adorably placed his little paws on the owner’s chest. He then went on to start cuddling the pet parent. The owner absolutely cherished the moment and began petting the fur baby. The video will melt anybody’s heart.
In the comment section, people have been sharing their thoughts and sentiments on the rescue dog. One person expressed, “What a sweet angel! Your bond is so sweet!” “It’s the best feeling when they jump on you to cuddle. Nothing beats that,” added another person.
