100-Pound Great Dane Had No Idea How To Cuddle Until... | The Dodo Foster Diaries

When Marshmallow the Great Dane first arrived at her foster home, she was timid and shy... But now she loves to cuddle and play with other dogs. She even found the perfect forever family!
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[@DreamsOfFinland]

the woman who did this communicates so well with her dogs. She gets it, they get that she gets it.

[@Steef_Lee]

She’s the perfect foster mom!

[@anuragmishra2622]

Alright i get it that she gets it and they get it that she gets it

[@kaypriest7681]

@@anuragmishra2622 *

[@F-35.Lightning]

Marshmallow is such a perfect name, so glad to see she's in a better home

[@billrobbins5874]

So kind of you!

[@arymvez]

Ur name was hard for me to read it .

[@nanytorres1504]

💕💕Right, I love the name!!!💕💕

[@gwuavi]

I’d like but there’s 420 likes

[@spookyboi7645]

No it’s not lol

[@feyredarlingb]

I feel that the saddest part about fostering is that you have to let go one day ): Fostering is one of the most generous and kind hearted acts, but it's just that if I were to foster an animal, I would be too emotionally attached to let go

[@lindagarcia8853]

I so agree with U♡♡ I would b a foster failure, lol

[@thecampfiresongxd4263]

@@pilotrt letting them go is the best option for them, their mission is to find as many dogs forever homes as many as possible! There's way to many strays, it'd be impossible to keep every single one. But lending them that hand to find them people who will cherish that dog and love that dog till the very end, is why they let the dog go. Dog's deserve unconditional love.

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

That’s why my best friend has 6 cats and 2 huge dogs - she’s a failed foster. She tried to get me to foster as well, but I knew I couldn’t let them go. I did adopt 2 feral kittens, though, and I’m still in contact with their foster family who are just phenomenal people with huge hearts. I’m too selfish to do it, but I’m so glad that other people can. I donate money and food to shelters and rescues, but I know it’s not enough to save them all.

[@yare33]

Same

[@melodiefrances3898]

I've done a little fostering, and if you can kind of keep things moving you and the animal don't get super attached. But the ones that need extra care ... foster fails lol. Especially with cats ...

[@birdybanks5819]

That's a gorgeous Great Dane. To the people that abandoned her, you will be paid in kind. And you let her starve too.

[@debwiese6601]

Such a sweet sweet soul this beautiful Great Dane has !!! I pray she loves her new family as much as they will love her 😘😍😍😍💞😘💞😘

[@Magnetron33]

Some people don't view animals as a blessed part of creation or even believe they deserve kindness. Humanity is at a crossroads! Let's hope love and kindness prevail

[@EngelinZivilBO]

That's not a great dane :D

[@kassidy904]

@@EngelinZivilBO tell that to the title lmao :p

[@EngelinZivilBO]

@@kassidy904 yeah.. i guess they're all great danes for americans 😅

[@lakshitbajaj3798]

1:02 that weird moment you realise that a dog is more of a people PERSON than you are 😂

[@featherlessbiped6586]

She just prefers other species to her own, just like us 😉

[@kieranpearson5096]

@@featherlessbiped6586 no

[@Firsona]

Our dog is like that. He'll say hi to other dogs, but then is pretty much done with them. Wants to meet their owners.

[@plumdutchess]

Yeah, that made me chuckle. I wonder if the girl picked up on it herself.

[@plumdutchess]

@@Firsona Then he's a people DOG. The girl said people person.

[@kobiehm5549]

The foster mom has a beautiful soul. We need more of her in the world

[@ettaholmes7526]

I'm so happy that Marshmallow has finally got the life she deserved.

[@scottwallace1]

Amen to that.

[@AzlianaLyana]

No idea how to cuddle? Good thing they didn't want her then (the previous owners). They don't deserve to have her in the first place since she wasn't even getting any love and be left all skinny. So glad she has found a wonderful home in the end. Bless everyone who was involved in her well being 💖

[@kevin6293]

She was skinny because she ran away.

[@elianeranocchini2272]

@@techbuyguide1 So HAPPY for Marshmallow and her Super Nice New Owners.

[@QuirkyShiny]

Marshmallow is GORGEOUS, who wouldn't love her? I would love to see a little follow up after she has settled in with her new forever family please

[@theperk2007]

Of course she won't be rowdy she is a classy lady. Welp if you forget her laying upside down like some rowdy. 😂

[@sadie4me2]

Don’t know how foster moms can do this. Love them all.

[@alyssabrown6480]

I know you have to let them go at one point. But it so hard. I babysat a cat for a week and cried when my friend came to pick her up. 😭

[@bakerxlove7893]

Omg when the dog started barking it scared the crap out of me cause I have headphones on and it sounded like there was a big dog behind me lol

[@Angel-rr5qq]

That scared tf out of me too lmao

[@mal45770]

The fact that the owners didn’t want her is upsetting (If they didn’t want her bc of her than like WHAT) if they couldn’t have her because maybe something happened and they weren’t allowed to have her I understand

[@koffinkat666]

The Dog probably took a Dane sized dump on their carpet and they screamed at her and she ran away.

[@mastermike7000]

Probably the kind that wanted a big, tough dog then were disappointed when they got a mushy lovebug. Hate people like that.

[@kathidori8504]

Or: he got sick/was fired from work/got homeless............couldn't take care any more ????

[@aries200297457]

they probably were the ones who left her wherever she was found, fucking sickos

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

@@kathidori8504 And so they just left her to fend for herself? How is that justifiable no matter their circumstances?

[@PCats]

Take care of this little soul😍

[@amber354]

People who foster animals are so special. I can’t imagine what it does to you emotionally each time you have to say goodbye to an animal you’ve fallen in love with. So wonderful, I’m so happy Marshmallow has a safe and loving home now ❤️

[@BeeHatGuy]

I was supposed to foster a kitten I'd just found, but when my rescue pittie fell in love with him, I had to keep the little guy. I don't know how they do it

[@ThousandTimesBefore]

It helps to think of the dogs as "not yours" from the beginning. Like, they're only with you "on vacation" before they go back to their family. I fostered six, failed once though ;)

[@thathyena2949]

Fostered a kitten and named her Honey. After a week of getting fat and rowdy and used to humans we turned her over to the shelter. She got adopted within the next few days.

[@joywolf83]

A tip I got was "Do the opposite of what you like" So if you like clean house, do puppies. If you like active dogs, do seniors. You love them but you're kinda glad to see them go 😅 And even if you keep one or two, that's not a failure for the animal ;)

[@samara.morgan]

And you never 100% know if new people will be good for an animal behind closed doors. Very scary.

[@christysmith3071]

I love, love, love the spot on her head! She's a good girl!

[@bernicehenry3785]

So glad sweet Marshmallow became a cuddle bug. What a lovely dog.

[@laurainathunderstorm]

We don't have any dogs in my family but my dad owns cows and there's a calf with a spot on his head exactly like that (except the spot is white). All my dad's cows are so lovely, not really fond if people getting too close but very well behaved.

[@IamMagsB]

i can't be a foster parent..id be devastated when it's time for them to go..I'll end up keeping them all.

[@joywolf83]

A tip I got was "Do the opposite of what you like" So if you like clean house, do puppies. If you like active dogs, do seniors. You love them but you're kinda glad to see them go 😅 And even if you keep one or two, that's not a failure for the animal ;)

[@kristinapiscitello5680]

Her eyes at the end of the video just melted my heart ❤

[@lisab6795]

Dogs can feel anxiety just like humans and, just like humans, they need love and understanding to deal with it. Watching these videos helps with my anxiety.

[@actionman4520]

Keep it on leash in yard and feed it twice in week with raw meet. Keeps unwanted guests outside😁🤣🤣

[@rajeswarypillay657]

@@actionman4520 Thats not how dogs must be treated 😡😡😡😡

[@actionman4520]

@@rajeswarypillay657 Dogs were always treated the way they were used for.This is your sentimentality talking.

[@rajeswarypillay657]

@@actionman4520 You are living in the dark ages😂😂😂

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

@@actionman4520 yeah, well, you know... they used to say the same for medical practice, "it has always be that way, so it doesn't need to change", but then eventually progress happens. It's a personal preference, of course, but I'm glad it did, so I'm not stuck with leeches and poultices during covid, if you get what I mean... 😅

[@KayleeGridleyLimitless]

Omg. You can never get rid of her now. She's been abandoned once. Finally she feels safe. I love that! What a sweetie! Edit: damn I posted that too soon. Glad she's happy now.

[@EuanGallant]

Unfortunately we have to give up our puppy soon. But we found some great people to help us through the process. This video is making me feel a lot better about him being able to settle in a new home and moving on.

[@durgasharma1857]

Really 99% wont see this god bless you and stay safe I am struggling for 600 with notification ❤👍 my channel name is = dopu hub

[@kitsumekat]

It's sad when you lose a pet. But, hey, you at least know that they're going somewhere awesome.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

Sorry that you have to give him up. That must be breaking your heart. It's okay to be sad about it. Don't bottle up your emotions. Then think of how awesome you are for making sure he's going to a great family and that you've done the most generous thing you can ever do for him. Take strength from this, and one day, when circumstances are right (whatever your reasons are for being in this situation, they will pass), you'll have a home in which to welcome another life. This pup wasn't meant to stay forever with you, but clearly this time you've spent together has been a wonderful thing for him. There is going to be another dog out there when the time is right who is supposed to be with you, and you'll have the best time of your life. Good luck and take care.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

@@durgasharma1857 this is hardly the place and time to be pushing for subs. Please learn tact and perhaps you'll be successful. Nobody likes pushy people and that attitude will come back to haunt you if you continue on.

[@anthonychihuahua]

Marshmellow has that unique marking atop her head, just like my Dilly! A mark to place your kisses upon! 😘🐕

[@markrumfola9833]

Shes a big Friend you have there

[@imperiumregalis4193]

So glad Marshmallow got a new loving home! Be happy with your new family! And thanks to the Fosters too!!!!!

[@pauljohnson9445]

She's a good girl! Foster Mom looks like Kate Winslet. Nice.

[@widgetsareus2747]

So glad sweet Marshmallow became a cuddle bug. What a lovely dog.

[@durgasharma1857]

Really 99% wont see this god bless you and stay safe I am struggling for 600 with notification ❤👍 my channel name is = dopu hub

[@bricktastic8090]

She looks so atheletic, and adorable as well.

[@arianaholt9425]

Best weighted blanket ever!

[@rosejackson8835]

I would never have let that dog go so confusing for her! She so loved her foster😪

[@MiaEZ]

You can tell Marshmallow is quite confident and happy in her new home....that prance in her backyard says it all!! Well done everyone involved. 🙏🏼💜👑🏅🐾🐾😍

[@NoOne-py5or]

How could someone give up a great dane she is so adorable, so glad people like this are able to foster.

[@eleanor.shadow]

I’ve got a very tiny cat, her name is also Marshmallow. She kept staring at the screen every time her name was called 😅

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

So sweet. I'm glad she got a great home. She's got the perfect name. She looks very happy 😃❤️!

[@jodyariewitz7349]

Beautiful job!!! God bless you for your kindness in opening your home and heart to this sweet dog!

[@Angel12199]

Her personality is just precious! So soft & gentle! Beautiful bb girl! ❤

[@mkivy]

No body will ever hurt her again! Thank you for all you do. I don’t see how u let them go. My dogs are my pack, and I m their pack! Bless u for all u do!

[@lilitheden748]

This is so beautiful that it actually made me cry... these big dogs deserve all the love in the world.

[@tarotuber]

marshmallow is such a sweetheart 💗

[@anthonychihuahua]

Would you say you have a _soft_ spot for her?

[@durgasharma1857]

Really 99% wont see this god bless you and stay safe I am struggling for 600 with notification ❤👍 my channel name is = dopu hub

[@tarotuber]

@@anthonychihuahua i'd say she *melts* my heart and I want s'mores of marshmallow's sweet cuddles ;)

[@anthonychihuahua]

@@tarotuber 👏👏😆🤣🤣 Bravo! ☁️🍫🔥

[@anthonychihuahua]

@@tarotuber if you don't use that "s'mores" one in the main comments, I'm gonna steal it from you!! Jk lol! 🤣

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

2:03 We all laughed at this, don't lie

[@pattisimmons67]

Bless that lady's heart. I would have been a"Foster Fail" right outtta the gate. I give HUGE kudos to fosters. I don't know if I ever could.

[@TsukiNaito1]

I want to huggle her, she's so sweet! 🤗

[@merylbonderow5993]

Love the little “power button” on top of her head.

[@maskedbunny8982]

Her eyes ✨✨

[@charitysheppard4549]

I rescued a 1/2 Dane 1/2 Pittie saved from dog fighting. He is the sweetest, most loving cuddle bug. He gets along with my other doggy and kitty rescues, and was a GREAT addition to our home. I'm thankful I welcomed Gunner into my home every day!!

[@lynnwright816]

As a fellow foster Mom (KGDR) I have had over a dozen fosters over the past 4 years and only 1 foster fail (It took 3 days of having Lily in our home for us to fall madly in love with her). Letting them go to their furever homes is so very rewarding. Seeing the smile on Marshmellow's face reminds me of many of the wonderful love bugs that have come through my home. From one foster to another, thank you for all the hard work and love given to such a crazy breed. They complete a home!!

[@amyd1301]

So cute how she lives kisses. One of my cats is like that with the kisses too

[@mrs.gephgao6580]

Sweet baby got her forever home!🥰

[@danawilliams2450]

Precious Girl she is so adorable 😍😍😍

[@ssingh7544]

The way u took care is really heart warming

[@liannamarie5136]

I ❤️ you guys very much. Thank you for this.

[@anthonychihuahua]

You deserve more subs!! 👍

[@liannamarie5136]

@@anthonychihuahua 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@anthonychihuahua]

@@liannamarie5136 I'll subscribe to you! #35👍 Have a super weekend 🌞

[@liannamarie5136]

@@anthonychihuahua thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@markrumfola9833]

Enjoy your Weekend with your Dogs.

[@rpittillo]

Marshy is a beautiful Great Dane. Happy she found a loving calming family that fit her perfectly. ❤️❤️🐾🐾

[@Mascotal]

Danes are sooo great. I love how they sit on your lap.

[@jackiebrown7229]

This made me cry. She is sooooo beautiful. Bless her. When she started smiling, I was gone. Have a great life with your new family Marshmallow. Precious girl ❤️

[@greatlife6535]

Hello, could you please support my dog by subscribing to my channel ❤️ I really hope to reach 70 subscribers 🙏

[@esthercook3086]

my friend.Thank you so much for sharing the.

[@durgasharma1857]

Really 99% wont see this god bless you and stay safe I am struggling for 600 with notification ❤👍 my channel name is = dopu hub

[@davidshillito5174]

Thank you for what you do for these beautiful animals. You were meant to do this. Much respect from David from England UK.

[@ericaferguson7169]

Thank you so much to all you animal foster care and rehabilitation givers out there. You are just so incredibly important. I honestly don’t think I could handle being one. I’m an empath, so I emotionally bond with animals I am with any decent given amount of time. I would be an absolute wreck having to let go and see them depart to their forever homes. My heart would be perpetually broken over and over again.

[@happypets5753]

I LOVE people that are good with animals ! ❤

[@moryuu1731]

BEAUTIFUL 🤩

[@KellyAnn1997]

Great Danes are the best. ❤️

[@knllake7298]

Bless your heart for loving marshmallow. I love you for being an animal lover.

[@anthonychihuahua]

Marshmellow is the main ingredient everyone should want for their sweet s'mores treat 🍫

[@tarotuber]

the sweetest great dane that will surely *melt* anyone's 💗

[@user-lj9ej7yn5f]

I believe that the dog feels frustrated and insecure when it changes owners...

[@MultiNailz]

They just want to be loved!!!❤️😊

[@fraukethelen576]

Thank you 😍👍🏻 You are an angel on earth. 👼🏻💫

[@harvin3519]

Owners supposed to be Mom Dad of these angels , and they don't want him now, I can't digest that part.

[@unused4667]

Aww

[@roxie6519]

It's videos like this that have convinced me to become a foster. Just waiting to get a house with a yard, then it's open season!

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

What a beautiful girl, I'm glad she found her forever home.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Marshmallow: Puppuccino Me, a man of culture: *D U N K A C C I N O*

[@jacobhero1577]

Thanks Kim, very cool!

[@thoughtfortheday7811]

She's beautiful! You've really helped her.

[@Mama-Ames]

Oh... what a sweet, beautiful girl. She's an absolute angel. Pure perfection.💕😇💕

[@tinastanley4444]

She deserves a better life. Hugs & kisses to marshmallow!!! Such a beauty.

[@RajSingh-ge9km]

i also want a dog but i cant afford it.

[@Meatball996]

That is the most noble thing in my opinion There are lots of people who buy pets but they end up being abused and living sad lives because the owners have too little money, but they got the dog just because it's cute

[@TsukiNaito1]

That's a very responsible outlook that very few people understand. Good for you.

[@Satoshi9801]

Same. I also don't have the time.

[@SK-il8fv]

Great Danes are especially expensive too. Hopefully your circumstances will let you have a dog someday!

[@barryengelhardt2429]

your time will come, you're doing the right thing now, you will know when the time is right, you'll know when you can handle that responsibility. good luck!

[@truckproductions]

I iust feel terrible for her tho that she has two humans shes grown to love and be dependent on suddenly send her off to someone else. Painful to think about

[@radhasen.animalwelfare.5644]

Bless you So much for taking in these abandoned devastated dogs n taking good care of them n transforming their lives. There is no greater satisfaction than this job.🌿🌹

[@ivanbbq2224]

so glad to see her happy bouncing when she walks in the garden of her new home

[@RealLilVodka]

Poor dog was abandoned once, then got used to a new home and family and then had to get used to a third family. Poor dog.

[@PatronusHelice]

I couldn´t do your job, I would end up with a house full of dogs I couldn´t let go.

[@margritpiepes8242]

Same here I would be worried where they actually go! Dogs are part of my Life ,getting up for them ,doing Breakfast ( part mine😁bread and butter or toast and butter)

[@catloverladyBrown]

What greatfoster family marshmallow had thank you for your love.what a great life she will have .thank you all God bless all catlover lady

[@pookietakingadookie]

2:28 her face! She looks so happy! Awwwww I am in loveeeeee!😍😍

[@sistockbridge8764]

The owners need to be arrested and charged with animal neglect!

[@mindofmayhem.]

She probably was abused by the other animals in her previous home. It takes them awhile to come out.

[@wendyjesenia6859]

I am crying off cuteness

[@shunt7119]

She is a beautiful soul. I don't know how you do it, I could not just let a fur baby leave after all the love you give them and getting attached, God Bless you. There is a special place in Heaven for foster people like you. Thank you '

[@justafreind2610]

One of the 1000 people that are early

[@speedrazer2000]

😂😂😂. 👍

[@durgasharma1857]

Really 99% wont see this god bless you and stay safe I am struggling for 600 with notification ❤👍 my channel name is = dopu hub

[@RAMALLER]

Roses are red and the sky is blue My wish is to get a dog But I know it's not gonna come true 😭😭

[@stellaboulton9531]

You are wonderful to care for these beautiful creatures in the way that you do xxx

[@michealparkerson4131]

Yes you are right...how are you doing

[@kimberlybasile2171]

I love Marshmallow!! What a sweet beautiful girl. Thank you for rescuing her and loving her.

[@AMARMAHANTA]

I'm early !1

[@manny_yk]

“Who's been a TRUE fan of “The Dodo” for OVER a year”😇" (ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍʏ ɴᴀᴍᴇ ʙᴛᴡ)💙

[@eatmyfard4382]

Bro i cant believe these obnoxious comments are on these videos

[@lexi1757]

omg, I have watched alll of their vids and each one is so heartwarming

[@chronoduck]

@@lexi1757 it’s not a serious comment it’s probably a bot or a beggar

[@jaelraphael1151]

I wish there was a big piece of land for all animals that need love , and ppl like you and me can share our lives with them 💟

[@dabanyaseen3018]

We should all care and love our innocent animals .

[@user-gj1ff7iq5m]

Has anybody noticed how stunningly beautiful the foster lady is? 🤗

[@andreasyogi1758]

God bless u pretty girl,, love n respect from Indonesia

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Aww...a wonderful story! So happy for Marshmallow! 👍🐶😍

[@MowjiSukisyo-TheOneAndOnly]

The one almost last clip of Marshmellow in the garden. Great Danes can have that majestic walk if they want too. She did that in that clip of her new home. Waling through that garden like a queen. Curious about what's going on outside her queendom. Perfect.

[@cindyaraya7317]

What a perfect name for her! Marshmallow suits you very well, you beautiful girl! I am so happy to see you with your new furever family! May you have many happy years together with them! 💋💋💋💋

[@whoeverwhoever9220]

Thank you for rescuing her! She's so sweet! It's good she has a new home! Good story!

[@ajt9745]

One of my fave things about this breed of dog is the "Great Dane lean". My GD's used to lean on my legs any time they wanted my attention or needed comforting. They're such great pets!

[@thomas1942]

Bless this women, and people like her, that rehab animals and get them ready for their furever families.