Sometimes, it can be really hard for puppies, especially for the rescue little ones, to get settled and used to a new place. This video showcased an adorable rescue puppy named Cactus slowly overcoming his doubts and learning to trust his new home. On August 23, the owner of the fur baby, Mike Brown, shared the video on Instagram through the puppy’s official account @cactustherescue.
Since then, the video has been receiving a lot of attention from Cactus’ fans and admirers as they are in awe of the rescue puppy’s courage. It has garnered 329K views and 20K likes for now.
Rescue puppy tries his best to settle down in his new home
A video displayed a rescue puppy named Cactus trying his best to calm down his nerves and get settled in his new house. The emotional video has captured the hearts of many on social media. In the caption, the pet parent, Mike Brown, explained the entire story. They began by writing, “This is Cactus’s very first time living in a house.” The person continued, “Every day brings a flood of new sounds, smells, and faces that he has never experienced before.” They then added, “It can all feel overwhelming for him.”
Brown further penned, “At times it is almost like a sensory overload, and he gets worked up quickly, unsure of what is safe and what is not.” The person then added, “I am doing my best to guide him through it, to calm his worries.” The pet parent continued, “remind him he is not alone, and show him that this strange new world is actually a safe and loving place.” The dog owner concluded the caption by writing, “Little by little he is learning to trust, and I am so proud of the courage he shows each day.”
The Instagram video began by giving a closer look at the rescue puppy, Cactus. He was at his new home and appeared to be quite restless as he found everything to be so new. The furry baby jumped around and barked as he felt the overwhelming rush of emotions. However, with the help of his owner, he started to calm down. As the owner petted him and comforted him, the dog felt at ease.
In the comment section, one person expressed, “Time and patience….. you are doing everything right.” “Gosh he’s so darn cute and sensitive! Little Angel!” added another Instagram user.