The first few seconds of this rescue dog’s transformation video shared by @simonsits are hard to look away from. Whimsy is in the backseat of a car, all bones, barely any strength, but still quietly alert. Isabel Klee, the writer behind the account, picked her up from a shelter where she was so weak she couldn’t even lift her head.
A simple text autocorrect gave her the name Whimsy. Isabel says it fits those gentle eyes perfectly. She spent her first two years without a single kind word, but now, this former foster has found her forever family and is finally getting her chance at love.
Video shows abused rescue dog’s transformation and happy ending after adoption
The footage shows the reality of a dog who was neglected and starved for most of her life. Her ribs are clearly visible through her skin, and she looks terrified. And even though Whimsy didn’t have the best start, she always knew who to trust.
At the shelter, volunteers were worried about her because she was so thin. But once she got to her foster home, she spent two weeks just sleeping. It is easy to see how good that rest must have felt. She finally felt safe enough to close her eyes without worry.
Isabel noted that as she gained weight day by day, her personality started to shine through. She eventually found the strength to jump on the couch and run onto the bed. She even started playing with her foster brother, Simon. It is amazing to see her tackle her humans with kisses and even play tug with Simon.
Her foster mom says that the physical transformation is striking, but the mental change is even more impressive. This sweet rescue dog finally learned how to trust and love after years of cruelty. The video captures her becoming a total goofball, even with Isabel’s boyfriend.
After six weeks, Whimsy found her forever family in New Jersey. She now has a fenced-in yard and goes to the office every single day. Her life is filled with fuzzy blankets and home-cooked meals. Over 195,000 people have liked the clip of her journey. One viewer said they have been crying since the first frame. She went from being completely unwanted to being the center of a family’s universe. It is a true fairy tale ending.
