Life at this assisted living facility becomes a little brighter when Fabio, the tiny Chihuahua, arrives. Right away, he buzzes excitedly, tail wagging furiously as he greets the residents. Each moment is full of joy, and every face he passes lights up. Fabio may be small, but his love dominates the room.
In the Instagram clip, the canine moves from lap to lap, stopping to sniff a hand here, accept a gentle kiss there. It’s like the room itself is smiling along with him, and every resident feels like Fabio’s absolute favorite.
Chihuahua bonds with elderly upon visit to assisted living facility in video
It is one of the sweetest pet videos online right now, rightfully racking up views and sparking comments that read more like love letters than reactions. A recent Instagram video opens with Fabio, a chihuahua, in his human’s arms, wide-eyed and buzzing with excitement as they step into the facility. The screen text sets the tone: “POV: Your dog visits residents at an assisted living facility.” From there, the happiness only multiplies.
He wriggles into the lap of a resident in a wheelchair, planting kisses on her cheeks as she beams. “Give me a kiss,” she says, and Fabio doesn’t hesitate. Then it’s on to another resident — and then another — with each greeting as enthusiastic as the last. One woman waits hopefully, and her face lights up when Fabio is finally placed in her arms. It’s a cycle of hugs, tail wags, and unfiltered joy, punctuated by Fabio’s human saying, “He’s very friendly,” as if that wasn’t already obvious.
By the time the video ends, Fabio has kissed hands, noses, and even returned a smooch or two. Residents clap, laugh, and melt under his affection.
People in the comments are truly moved by the video, which has over 45000 likes. One user shared a personal story. They wrote that their dad is in the memory care area at the facility. “He was so happy so see him,” the user said. It’s clear that this dog’s big heart truly made a difference.
