No two rescue journeys look exactly the same, and sometimes the quietest progress is actually the most important. Ember is currently figuring things out at @peacefulchaosranch and she’s being so brave about it. This rescue dog is featured in a heart-wrenching video where she is just tippy-tapping on the wooden floor. Her tail is wagging excitedly, and she keeps smacking her lips while she watches her foster mom on the couch. She really wants to be close. But she’s still staying back near the fireplace. It is just one of those moments that shows how complicated life can be for some pups.
Rescue dog shows she is warming up in adorable video
The foster mom stretches her hand out and asks her to come over. For a second, the rescue dog in the video actually comes close enough to sniff her fingers. She stretches her neck out as far as it can go while keeping her feet firmly planted. She is trying to reach the hand without moving her body. Then she retreats all the way back to the fireplace.
Her foster mom just stays quiet and soothing. She says it’s okay. Because baby steps are still progress. The caption says her body is saying yes but her mouth says she’s still scared. It isn’t a rejection. It’s survival. And forcing affection is exactly how trust gets broken.
So the human just waits. This rescue dog is clearly conflicted in the video. She takes one step forward and then walks away. And she does this several times over. But she isn’t giving up. She is just figuring out the rules of her new life. Hundreds of people are leaving heart emojis on this video of the rescue dog.
Someone mentioned that her ability to forget the past piece by piece is incredible. Another person said they are just so proud of her. She is an amazing girl. And her tail is the best part. It never stops moving. “Tomorrow we try again,” the text on the screen says. And honestly, everyone watching is already rooting for that tomorrow. You can follow the handle to get more updates about Ember and her foster life.
