Human Hugs Rescue Dog, Showing He May Not Be Perfect, but He’s Still ‘Not Hard To Adopt’

A rescue dog named Levi is showing people that love has nothing to do with being perfect. In a heartwarming social media video, the affectionate pup happily climbs into a volunteer’s lap for a hug, unaware that many potential adopters have passed him by because of a medical condition. The touching clip has won over animal lovers, who say Levi deserves a loving home because of his sweet personality and should not be judged for his physical condition.

Rescue dog gets hug from human, showing he doesn’t have to be perfect to get adopted

The video begins with a text overlay that reads, “He doesn’t know he’s ‘hard to adopt.’” Levi gazes at the volunteer expectantly before wrapping his front legs around her shoulders. The volunteer happily returns the embrace, smiling as Levi nestles against her chest. Another text overlay appears across the screen: “He just wants a home.”

Levi has been overlooked because he has carpal hyperextension, a condition that affects his front leg. While many people keep looking for what they see as the “perfect” dog, Levi is still waiting for a home despite his loving personality. The caption says his medical condition does not define him. Instead, it describes Levi as a true “love bug” whose sweet, affectionate nature shines in every interaction.

The heartwarming clip quickly filled with supportive comments from viewers hoping Levi’s forever family would find him. One user wrote, “He looks like he loves you!” Another commented, “He is beautiful! I wish all the dogs in the world would be safe! Just rambling through here to get a longer comment. He doesn’t look like a hard-to-adopt dog. He needs a home that’s out of a kennel or a shelter.” One viewer added, “Oh baby. I hope more family sees this. You all deserve a home!” Another wrote, “He looks like such a sweetheart.”