Foster Pittie Who Hid For Weeks Plays So Hard Now | The Dodo Faith = Restored

[@jamesmcivor340]

Not much more heart breaking than to see man's best friend afraid of man

[@aussiegardener1773]

Well said! And YES so heart breaking. I have a rescued Pittie and she is the most loving loyal furbaby

[@jamesmcivor340]

@@aussiegardener1773 anytime I hear someone looking to get a pet I always try to have them consider rescue/adoption, so many animals out there needing ❤️

[@3crx3]

I freak, if a dog acts afraid of me...it crushes my soul...

[@gorgoniadelrosario2212]

@@3crx3 .

[@BMORETODAY]

But not for them to maul babies and their owners smh

[@kevser625]

You can see that this dog is so gentle and she wants to live as a happy dog in her life

[@kevser625]

How can i help u?

[@txmoney]

How a dog loses her natural instincts to give and receive love shows what a horrific life she must've had prior to these foster angels. But there was one underlying trait that Iris had...she has a naturally gentle soul. Thank you for fostering and rehabilitating this sweetheart.

[@MariaCruz-nk2fr]

Thank you so much to foster her. So sad the beginning. She shifted and forgot from her ugly pass to an Amazing Life, she was able to Meet Love ❤️ You guys are Angels on earth. Great family for her.🙏🙏🙏 too. God keep blessing you with your compassion heart ❤️

[@donnaoconnell9798]

That poor baby was completely broken. I can only imagine what she went through. Thank God she has a great home now.

[@rlgballs8713]

Amen

[@sastegall]

The most heartbreaking moment was her sitting out in the rain...just not understanding that shelter was available...she was use to being alone in the rain🥺🥺...I am so glad that Iris is safe and loved.

That made me cry.....bawl.. sob

[@MG-re8jm]

This comment almost made me cry 😢

[@blackdragonxtra]

Did she not understand, or did she think it was the best option? :(

[@Viv1398]

@@blackdragonxtra Probably a bit of both, poor abused darling.

[@moonshayde]

They should have provided her with a shelter at least if they're just leaving a dog outside for a few days

[@biggboi1967]

I love the “Dogs welcome. Humans tolerated” sign 😂

[@Uncommonsensesc]

I have become less tolerant of humans due to seeing how they abuse and mistreat animals. I love dogs - and cats and animals in general.

[@Tula-cs1ef]

Mine says "if the dog don't like you then neither will we." And yeah if the dog that loves everyone without question growls at you. You aren't welcome.

[@LP-ht4nr]

The mental trauma is tragic but dogs have big hearts and learn to trust again thankfully.

[@SavannahVu1985]

👌well said. They are such forgiving/loving creatures ❤️

[@3ksbeterthen1]

Especially pit mix for some reason they handle traumatic events much better

[@julieelliott5807]

It's tough to watch and experience dogs that have mentally shut down. Though their rehabilitation in to playful, inquisitive and mischievous dogs is so well worth it.

[@straangeette]

Who did this to her?! I just wanna talk.

[@LP-ht4nr]

@@SavannahVu1985 My little dog was abused, we found him on the side of the road in France when he was about 18 months old he passed away a couple of months ago at the age of 16 years old. I made sure he was thoroughly spoilt throughout his life to make up for what he'd suffered. He was the most delightful and loving little boy.

[@sharonsolana]

Poor dog was so traumatized. Now she is loved, cared for, and happy!

[@moneyboymoneyboy4337]

dogs know that humans are so dangerous

[@sharonsolana]

@@moneyboymoneyboy4337 Sadly, so many are.

[@leondaysor5567]

@@moneyboymoneyboy4337} p}}} p}

[@derekbaker777]

@@moneyboymoneyboy4337: Can be dangerous is a more accurate description of human beings, and the world is full of such ppl, but not everyone is like that.

[@robertgowdey]

morons ignoring the shock collar

[@anibellohq9447]

Max knew she was in emotional pain and let her come to him in her own time. Wonderful doggies

[@chrsd2536]

💯

[@kaskaskas]

that dog literally can't understand why a human is coming near to be nice. she's like...did I do something? she was definitely abused before, so sad.

[@beamills9205]

they give us benefit of doubt.....why?

[@eddiegreencheez]

When she good girl the dogs expression was like, I am?

[@6BEEP9]

@@beamills9205 because dogs usually dont hold grudges, they forgive another.

[@bellascythe9594]

@@6BEEP9 not always my cat still scared of child because my brother.

[@6BEEP9]

@@bellascythe9594 Yeah, I said dogs, cats are assholes after theyve been abused.

[@Akaya3511]

I love how your dog knew not to go too fast. Just sit beside her for a while. Let her feel safe. A smart dog you got.

[@RickS.C.137]

Thats not a good thing to love but you shouldn't hate it either. Its like saying "I love/hate how my abused dog hid in a corner for a week", it doesn't make sense because its something that just is not something that you should love or hate

[@Matt-DK]

@@RickS.C.137 you clearly don't understand the comment.

[@rigo.acosta]

R L you didn’t understand the comment at all genius, they were talking about the other dog that went to socialize

[@stjohnssoup]

I've never seen that. It's not normal behaviour.

[@bb7370]

Yes a smart dog It seemed he could feel and understand that she needed some time alone 💚💛💚 Quite fantastic

[@leek6068]

its crazy how you can literally see the look in their eyes change, i cant imagine being so pathetic as to hurt such an innocent little soul

[@no2all]

Max and Iris looked like the kids at a high school dance at first.

[@NextLevelNugz]

🤣 Prom freshman year?!

[@susanjw7763]

Got it there

[@claindastuart6790]

😀❤️

[@SweetUniverse]

When my dog came to live with me, he would freeze when I'd pet him. No one ever pet him before. Now he demands it at least once a day. 😄😄❤

[@madelineperez6723]

Yeap VERY TRUE WENT A DOG 🐕 ACT LIKE THAT BECAUSE THEY NEVER NOBODY LOVE HER BEFORE 👍👍

[@unapologeticallyamy9031]

My cat Mylo needed a friend because I was taking a job after not having to work for years. I heard about Katy cat a formerly feral cat who wasn’t doing well in her home. I figured that as long as she’s friends with MyLo I’m okay with her not wanting human interaction. I’ve had her since 2007 and now she can’t live without me and is always in my lap. At night she must be under the blankets and up against me or on top of the blankets while on me.

[@OddSoxDj]

Same with my Jackson, now he is talking to me demanding my KFC haha

[@SweetUniverse]

@@unapologeticallyamy9031 I ❤ this story 😊❤❤❤

[@SweetUniverse]

@@OddSoxDj 😂😂😂❤❤

[@pearlgeneste1890]

And nothing makes me happier than good souls that know the power of love! ❤ Be blessed for your patience and for taking her home... 👏😘🙏🏻

[@lisamcgrath9314]

Iris just needed time with patience and love

[@carolinacoreas7716]

She just needed time to bloom once more.

[@KeeganRusz]

💯

[@genecherry2786]

You ui.

[@SuperBC1975]

Stories like this truly warm my heart. All you need is love, indeed.

[@jamesmcivor340]

Love is all we need ♥

[@ChucktheLabrador]

Love is all we need 💛💛

[@stonewall18god39]

That's so true❤️🐾

[@jeanniegarcia9002]

Love and a TREMENDOUS amount of patience and understanding.

[@lucybluitt655]

@@jeanniegarcia9002 so true. Lovely heart-warming story.

[@DawnOldham]

She was so shut down! Good for you that you were so patient and kind. And same to the forever home parents. You all are angels on earth! 😅

[@suap309]

"Who is this dog? She started frolicking around like a baby elephant". Watching that playfulness made my heart happy

[@neelanjanmukherji]

I am in tears

[@RandyJP]

What kind of person treats such a sweet animal so badly that it's spirit is completely broken? WTF is wrong with some people?

[@alexpalacios4502]

wait until you hear about the meat industry

[@kristophia7310]

vegans did you know cows want to get rid of their milk because it feels good to them and they are treated well until death of old age so let milk in your diet.

[@alexpalacios4502]

@@kristophia7310 did you now the cows only produce milk when theyve just given birth? so humans shove their fist up inside them and forcibly impregnate them and then they take away their calves to either kill them or make more dairy cows? the only reason they need us to get rid of their milk is bc we take their children away from them

[@kristophia7310]

@@alexpalacios4502 that is not how it works wrong industry the milk industry is different from the cow slaughtering industry but they do take them away from their mother so she doesn't sit on them and kill them that only happens when they sell the calfs.

[@alexpalacios4502]

@@kristophia7310 lmao you people are proof that facts dont change the minds of those committed to ignoring the pain they inflict

[@andymcphee6923]

It breaks my heart to think what traumatic times these poor dogs suffer to make them so withdrawn and scared

[@Kelly-kk6lg]

I love that the new owners said “we’re lucky to have her..” that’s real love and respect

[@mj6962]

One of our babies came to us as a stray one day. He was outside in the yard just sitting and when it started to rain, he stayed there and just put his little head down. It was such a heart breaking sight. This story with Iris kind of reminded me of that when they showed her staying outside in the rain. lol. Mine had a wonderful long life. And I pray Iris does as well. I’m sure she will. ☺️

[@tengri23]

“She doesn’t have a vicious bone in her body.” Awwww! Yeah, she is a complete sweet heart. ❤️❤️

[@codyconnor6981]

Nothing makes me more angry than seeing an animal who’s spirit has been broken due to abuse.

[@josephnadeau11]

Same!!

[@jesusandhorses247]

me too. it is so wrong! JUST WHY?!?!?!?!

[@martinwhalley3286]

So true. I intervened once in an animal abuse situation. Going out to dinner the wifey and I saw a guy kicking a dog. My girl prefers I not get involved, but we took a neighbors cat and gave her a choice, we leave the cat but call the cops to investigate OR she let's us rescue it and she won't miss it anyway. Besides, Precious Kitty had been hit by a car in the street, left for dead. My sister saved her. Her hip was broken. It wasnt until Precious Kitty was all healed up. Long solid black, beautiful meow meow. Then the neighbor saw her and coaxed her over and locked her in the house. That night she was on the porch meowing at the door. Next morning BANG BANG it's the weird neighbor lady demanding her cat back. We took pictures of stages of recovery/healing. 5months. After a week it came to a boil and the confrontation. We had Precious Kitty 6years. She would regularly leave a mouse or bird on the porch, her way of contributing

[@matthewblack5687]

Me too - unfortunately you're describing every animal bred in factory farming too

[@ithinkthonkthunk5333]

Agree - to me...especially with dogs.

[@cloudy-sx9wc]

I am so proud of the people who turned they're phone upside down to like the video a different way.

[@kwristal00]

☺ Right?! How could ANYONE not like this video?! 🥰❤🐶

[@dw1-norskgaming923]

Right! Some people...

[@EN-mh6sr]

This is only a 7 minute video. The amount of time and dedication they put into Iris is incredible. So rewarding when they begin to trust and play. Bless them all🙏💗

[@keythdanielsen9315]

What worthless effort for a dog unworthy of it.

[@Oceana2257]

@Keyth Danielsen I could say the same about you. The only difference about you and Iris is the fact that she’s worthy and deserving of love, unlike you. You are a cold, prejudiced, unfeeling, horrible person who deserves the worst in life. Shame on you for telling a poor, helpless animal that they’re undeserving and unworthy of love and an amazing life. You are the lowest of lows and may every curse, every inconvenience happen to you for eternity. I hope that your life is filled with shame, hopelessness, loss, and loneliness because that’s what you deserve. Iris is a beautiful, worthy pup and you’re a lowlife.

[@flowerducky276]

@@keythdanielsen9315 Okay, I know I’m late, but do you have to be so negative about this. What- our feelings for dogs are hurting you?

[@skullsaintdead]

2:21 "Dogs Welcome People Tolerated." I want that sign.

[@kamou_flage]

Skulls Ain't Dead I was once staying at a house that had that exact sign 😯

[@skullsaintdead]

@@kamou_flage You're well appreciated then!

[@yanniyanni5800]

That's perfect!

[@janolableach9114]

Ah. Another person who values a dogs life over a humans.

[@Carnit_asss]

+Janola Bleach Yes, because humans are trash.

[@Kaff231]

Her eyes looked so broken. I can't even imagine what got her to that point but it didn't matter because the power of love and patience will always prevail!!!

[@bru0474]

You can see through her eyes that someone had broken her spirit her will and her trust so bad! I can’t even phantom what this poor dog went through to end up like that! Thank God that people like the ones that took her in exist in this world!! 🙏🙏👏👏👍👍

[@axelundin5944]

I HATE seeing dogs look at humans this way, whoever treated this poor dog like this needs some of the same right back at them.

[@nicholeholland8242]

📣 MONBEBE for those who are asking... love killa's line distribution was uploaded the day it came out but, a few hours later, the video got blocked. i haven't been able to reupload it since. every time i try, it gets blocked again. sooo... yeah. there's not much i can do about it right now. sorry. 😔 well... here's the thumbnail lol.

[@lizbarrow1696]

It is so touching how the dog that was already living in the home was so patient with her. Lovely to see the pittie spirit restored.

[@Eagle7433]

She didn't trust humans. Once the other dog gave her the inside scoop, she was ok.

[@jacksongreene3687]

That's exactly what it was. Plus of course she knew the other dog was in the house somewhere tucked away and was probably wondering whether they were going to trick her and lock her away too. Lol. Once she met the other dog and got the feel of things, she was ok.

[@beaverinthekitchen896]

OceanVinyl yo their okay they give us tasty food

[@cathycrago2722]

Dogs teaching other dogs how to dog💕

[@urthluvs8221]

her: i don know bout dis dog: IS aLl GuD her: HAhA Ok! play happily

[@emmelinewilson4479]

@@cathycrago2722 exactly

[@rondameier8168]

Her sitting out in the rain in the yard was heartbreaking, as I'm sure it was for her fosters as well.... But what sweet joy that she got her happily ever after..... You go Iris!!!

[@rondameier8168]

@Allan Sneddon I know and that's horrible... My dogs are treated just as my kids were as children, very very well....

[@toddb7576]

I Love Animals And People who Love Animals.

[@tontulu420]

Iris shows us that all we need is that one best friend that makes you want to move on because you care about them and they care about you and then from there you can make more friends

[@KelseyThielmann]

Sounds like my last foster Vernon.... He didn't understand us at all and finally came out of his shell and then was adopted and got a sister!

[@ijustdontcareanymore1022]

Good for Vernon!

[@YourPartnerInCrime]

Thanks for being a foster ❤️

[@cherylcantrell2426]

❤ that dog looked like a little lost soul I am so happy that dog ended up being happy and with a family that loves it.thank you all and god bless you all and the two fur babies.❤❤🎉❤😊

[@brandyb2931]

She was neglected and abused, probably always fussed at. Poor thing, dogs are animals with emotions and they need love just like we do.

[@tonyromano6220]

Brandy B more so.

[@BeckyThomson]

@Emma fussing “at” someone means scolding or nagging, and fussing “over” someone means taking care of them in a slightly concerned or smothering kind of way. Lol English, I tell ya.

[@elenaa3408]

They´re so lucky to have this special girl Iris with them. She must truly have been through hard times but now she has a nice family. So happy to see Iris smile again!

[@lucybluitt655]

Those pitties really do smile.

[@MrGevander]

Iris's body language at the start of this video is heartbreaking.

[@Viv1398]

It's like she was just waiting for the next slap and seemed bemused when it didn't come. Poor girl. I'd LOVE to give the ex owners a bloody good smack - hard !!!

[@hynthai]

seriously... like she was hiding from an abuser or something☹️

[@haraldcatalogue7447]

@@Viv1398 yeah count me in on that, cant stand animal abusers. give folks like us 5 minutes in a room with them and lets see how tough they are then.

[@75Tades]

No, it's heartbreaking when these dangerous weapons freak out and hurt a child

[@TGMisKillingTheMiddleClass]

@@haraldcatalogue7447 I'm normally super anti-violence but I agree completely. I'd give them identical treatment they gave the dog. same food, or lack of food, same beatings, cut their ears and tail off etc

[@ChucktheLabrador]

The start was so emotional..then good people treated, and now she is so happy 💛 dog behaviours could be from genes but most important how owners treat them and how they feel. They deserve to be loved 💛💛

[@williamcassity5572]

Genes determine chemical imbalances not emotional stability

[@emilyfortino3226]

She was so scared at first. I cant imagine what she had to go through in her past. New life, new family! Yay Iris ! 👏💕

[@HMaria-bu4zj]

Shout out to the foster family who gave Iris time to feel safe. They gave her space, love, safety. They were patient and let Iris come around on her own terms, which is so important with certain rescue dogs. Great foster family, and great forever family. Love Dodo videos, they help me believe that good people still exist. ❤

[@antifret]

Dodo video comes on. Me to my dog: "I know there's gonna be a happy ending, but Imma still need you here for support during the sad part." Dog: "that's cool."

[@nursefan64]

One of my dogs knows when I'm watching a Dodo Pittie video coz she sees me crying and blubbering and getting all snot-nosed. She looks at me like, "Daddy, c'mon, it's a happy video - man up!" Then I have to tell her, "They're happy tears, don't judge me."

[@meme-tf8ih]

Looks like she was emotionally abused or depressed or both. Poor baby. At lease she is loved ❤ 💕

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Still has instinct to kill

[@Kitcat_18]

ícҽís թհօҽղíx Pitt bulls are not evil animals “with an instinct to kill”. They have a bad reputation because they were used as fighting dogs, but that isn’t their fault. They can be sweet animals if they are raised right, and treated with love and kindness. They are only dangerous if people abuse them, and they learn to distrust and they become scared, and even then people like the ones in the video can turn around the dog’s attitude. I’m sad that people misjudge animals like these. *This is not hate to you at all I am just trying to show my point of view.*

[@TheWorgenGamer]

@@Iceis_Phoenix they do not have an instinct to kill. That is a lie told to scare others from getting these 🐕. They are only trained to fight and those people should be subjected the same fate of many criminals

[@lvblul247]

She is so beautiful! Thank you for loving her💞❤️

[@user-vn7ce5ig1z]

• She was obviously treated really badly by someone that she learned to keep a low profile and try to avoid being seen. She reminds me of how human slaves learned to behave. 😕 Humans are the worst. • It's nice that nature is still there, deep inside the instincts and genes and can still come out no matter how deeply buried it may get from learned trauma. 👍 It's never too late to recover and enjoy what's left of life. ❤️

[@moralityjones]

When that baby’s head popped up behind that flower pot 😂😂😂 The message here is that love truly heals.. ❤️

[@Jie67]

Id say the message is beauty can grow if you give it time and patience.

[@theflashtheflash6101]

Beautiful beautiful 🙏🌻🍀😍😍

[@raymondchandler697]

This dog looked so defeated but the foster parents brought her spirit back!

[@lpsbluesunset]

Awww her eyes just tells that's she's scared

[@brianmatovu]

That dog was going through something only another dog could help with

[@80bbygrl]

And her sitting in the rain just absolutely breaks my heart!

[@flufflewolfgirl5627]

Poor pit bull first she was depressed then she turned happy 😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@elizabethmcgovern1763]

Poor Iris was obviously traumatised in the past and it was so sad to watch her shy away from human touch, however, once again patience and love triumph. She's a beautiful dog and it was just fantastic to see her beginning to play and enjoy life. I wish her a long and happy life in her new forever home. Love and blessings to all involved with her rehab.x

[@UnquietSlumber]

Human: We had to carry her everywhere... Pittie: Hey, this is the life!

[@karenpiotte90]

She was training them.

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

You have such a sweet and pleasant voice it was probably soothing to her. She literally had to recalibrate her brain

[@Aqu4nime]

the dog knew exactly what to do, he was not waiting for you to tell him what to do, he analysed the situation and decided being patient is the best way, and look how that turned out, amazing.

[@clarabellem7916]

Beautifully explained, incredible how smart dogs are❤️

[@joshtsavo7154]

I HATE seeing dogs look at humans this way, whoever treated this poor dog like this needs some of the same right back at them.

[@Subs1338]

Why do you think they treated the dog that way? Its because other humans in their life treated them horribly too. Its a viscious circle. If you blame the behaviour of a dog on its owner, then you should ask how that owner got treated as a child aswell, and how that owners parents got treated by their parents etc..

[@joshtsavo7154]

@@Subs1338 I see what you're saying, but they don't get a pardon for how they were raised, sticking by my statement

[@Subs1338]

@@joshtsavo7154 Then dogs and other animals who behave badly shouldn't get a pardon for how they were raised either.

[@katk7505]

@@Subs1338 you're ridiculous we are not dogs. You think a person that's been abused or severely neglected has as little control and rational as a dog?? What a low opinion of people with trauma you have. A more accurate comparison would be a 4 year old human that's been abused or neglected.

[@robbechr3325]

kat k I get that but why would “traumatized” humans have to reflect their traumas on innocent creatures like this one?

[@bk1147]

As someone who is suffering from depression this makes so very happy

[@fjp9]

i hope you get whatever treatment or help you need for your depression. it isn’t an easy journey. baby steps and one day at a time.

[@thabsmkhize2481]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@David-wk6md]

You near Scottsdale?

[@bk1147]

@@David-wk6md im in England mate

[@fyro8514]

@@bk1147 Jesus loves you soooo much mate. God bless have a nice day 💞

[@OshinNatasha-c5u]

What some humans do to dogs is unforgivable!

[@dineshLife]

Was having a bad day.. finally I'm little happy. Thanks

[@meganesergerie5382]

Hope you are doing better now and for the days coming!

[@dineshLife]

@@meganesergerie5382 thanks a lot I'm fine.. Take good care of yourself...

[@brittanymiller6717]

We can really learn a lot from animals. Forgiveness being one of them.

[@teresaintexas]

So true & unconditional love, too.💕

[@vickyguidici5369]

Isn't it amazing how much "lower" creatures have to teach us: forgiveness, compassion, trust, resilience, how to take care of babies, how to get along with others in need, how to get along with other species.

[@glyles3747]

Iris is beautiful. She is so blessed to have you in her life. Now she has a real family.

[@jessmurphy2022]

Aww she is soo cute, sweet how can someone do this to a loving animal honestly

[@tylerlyons1812]

I love animals so much.

[@wtf9958]

Animals always!!!!

[@misternobody6798]

Are you vegan? If not then you only love some animals otherwise I tip my fedora.

[@tylerlyons1812]

@@misternobody6798 No but I plans to be one.

[@misternobody6798]

@@tylerlyons1812 Well then I would advise to take it slow, gradually and in steps. Maybe first try becoming vegetarian and then transition to becoming a vegan. Becoming vegan for a meat eater is definitely not gonna be easy so it's important you don't get overwhelmed or risk your health. Learn to cook some vegetarian and vegan cuisine and slowly transition to relying more on them. If you have any questions please feel free to ask even if it takes months for me to answer your question I would be more than willing. Have a good one.

[@liz090833]

5:00 how cute is this bouncy very big puppy?? 😭😭🥰🥰

[@kenlandon7803]

The " Nanny Dogs" as they were known because they love and protect little children. Thanks to this family Iris will make it.

[@Jane-yp7hy]

She didn't know what kindness was - but she found it. Heartbreaking.

[@JerubbaalgodSlayer]

She’s such a sweetie!🥰🇨🇦

[@cindys6468]

"You can't buy Love, But you can rescue it." A sign i have sitting on the front porch bench right at my front door. Anything to help create a thought in someone's mind on how they can help an animal.😏🕊

[@PrincessCupncake]

I don’t think that 😏 means what you think it means.

[@deborahandrew4129]

Absolutely precious! The foster family was wonderful and never gave up on her and they found her the best forever family. Beautiful!

[@CozyLoungeShorts]

The other dog being introduced was able to communicate to her that she’ll be okay.

[@latashamckoy720]

To see her so terrified breaks my heart. Then to see her playing around and watching TV....mends my broken heart. 💜💙💜💙

[@musicisthewindowtothesoul1674]

The way she hid behind the tree 😥so happy she found a forever home

[@owenj7076]

The progression is so amazing. And that smushed face at the end while she was relaxed really shows how far a little love and patience can bring a dog back to a happy place.

[@feliciamester]

That poor fur baby was so terrified of everything you could see that she was so abused. These ppl really loved her you could tell they weren't giving up until she was happy again thank you to all who help these misunderstood scared babies. Your all heros in my eyes!! God bless you!!

[@Viv1398]

Hear hear ...

[@bumi2514]

Damn her foster family REALLY got their stuff down. She went from not moving from the corner of the yard with them, to jumping onto the bed of a new home! Jeez, what pros.

[@maryt818]

I can not fathom how anyone can treat a living being the way they treated Iris. So horrifying. You’re so precious, Iris! So happy you found a loving home.

[@laurabyers5172]

A little bit of love and patience really pays off, doesn't it? I'm so glad she has a good, solid forever home w ppl who will love, protect and nurture her broken heart! ❤❤❤

[@potheadmike8510]

Max like he REALLY brought Iris out of her shell! It warms my heart, to see animals in the care of loving parents.

[@Mooselola]

How many times have I watched this video over the past few years? Always makes me happy to see good people saving these Angels

[@KageTenshiiRyuu]

I'm in tears. This was so heartwrenching in the beginning and then super heartwarming in the end. Props to Max, though, for not rushing into Iris' face and overstimulating her. He's a smart boy!

[@murfymurf]

This is almost exactly what I went through with my rescue who was used in fights or something. It took about 2 years for him to completely become a real dog.

[@antoninahervela6671]

Thanks to both family's for your love and dedication

[@dorianleclair7390]

My mom has a pitbull/german short hair mix who was a rescue. Very similar. He would not let us touch him. He would just cower into our other dog nellie. With much love he is a whole new Dog.

[@nekomimianimelover]

It's so sad when a dog is so scared but so touching to see them happy again. Reminds me of when I watched a family friends dog, he was a big rescue dog that they adopted and I came out a few days before they left to meet him and he was so friendly and followed us around and let me pet him just fine but then I went to stay at the house to watch him and he was like an entirely different dog. Which is understandable but it was so sad to see him so scared and to know that animals never forget what they go through. He hid from me and was almost always under the kitchen table looking out the front window waiting for them to come back. He barked whenever he saw me walking around or if I talked to him. So I just decided to never push him and left a treat on the floor once and a while. At the end of the week though, the last two days, he started to peek at me in the living room from around the couch and on the last day he collapsed into my lap and just slept there. It made me so happy to see him trust me.

[@zoejohnson6473]

Oh sweetheart😩 her flinch made my heart shatter. You can see any human movement just meant someone was going to hurt her.

[@EchoesDistant]

Great story. Thank you The Dodo. Seeing Cleo at the end brought back some memories. When I was a teen we had this dog that looked just like her. We just found her one day wandering nearby in the neighborhood. She was well trained and incredibly smart. We took to just calling her "Dog" as we canvassed the entire neighborhood to try to find her owner. But we never found anyone. So, she joined our family. The name stuck. Though we changed it to "Dawg" to make it more appropriate. It wasn't until a little later that we had any clues to her history as we found out that she HATED old men. She would not let them get anywhere near her and would have the most vicious bark towards them. She was super sweet with everyone else. So, we came to think that she maybe belonged to an old man who beat her. We think one day she just had enough and bolted. Dawg lived out the rest of her life with us being well loved.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Seeing her hide behind that bin was downright heartbreaking. She was as far away and as hidden from people as she could be. It makes me sad to think of all the other dogs like Iris out there who won't be rescued. 😭😞

[@_tardigrade]

I cannot watch too many Dodo videos if I'm working the next day I always cry. Very happy for Iris and Cleo and thanks to Max for being so patient with her ❤

[@bebosafetycow1]

Aw, Iris reminds me so much of my dog I just adopted! He was a stray for over a decade and, when I first got him, he wouldn't come inside, he'd stand in the doorway just staring in, and wouldn't sleep on anything but bare floor. But with patience (and encouragement from my other amazing dog), he's really coming out of his shell (I honestly cried the first time he let me pet him without pulling away). Seeing how far Iris came with her foster family gives me hope that, with time, my guy will learn how safe and loved he is.

[@DEFIANCE_24]

Of course I watch as many of these stories as I can, but I’ve watched this one like 10 times. Every time I need to smile, I watch this video. Tells me their are still good people in this world. Cause all I see is the dark side. So it’s my light. These families that adopt or foster are just incredible.

[@linda6987]

There are particular videos I love to revisit! So much so I’ve made play lists, when I need a pick me up, I just click! ❤️

[@EMBTaylor]

Thank you for giving her such a lovely life! She deserves it!

[@quintenputnam4578]

To think that someone could break another living breathing beings spirit so bad like this makes my blood boil. Thank you so much for your patience and kind nature!!! Long happy life to you Iris sweet girl…

[@jody024]

Experience makes a hell of difference. For anyone with less experience: do not do what they did. Petting and touching a fearful dog backfire immensely when not done right. .

[@jody024]

@Sleepy comments No, they CAN be, just like people. Training dogs is key.

[@jody024]

@Sleepy comments You clearly lack a proper understanding of what i said means.

[@joshuarosen6242]

Sleepy comments You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. Most large animals can be dangerous but very very few dogs are dangerous. I’d trust a random dog rather than a random person any day of the week and I am a fairly trusting person. I have known hundreds of dogs and met literally thousands. I say hello to any dog that comes within a few metres of me and since I’m in my 50s and spend a lot of time walking, I have met a lot of dogs. I have had three small bites, none of which broke the skin and I’ve only ever been bitten by a dog that I approached once. Dogs are not dangerous. Dogs are not people, it’s true. Dogs are more trustworthy than people.

[@vampirexion]

As someone who used to be a dog handler, this is very true. Body language is a huge indicator.

[@vampirexion]

@@joshuarosen6242 Truth! The only time I've been bit is when I first started working at a dog daycare. Two dogs got into a fight and I got in between them, catching a deep bite to the leg. The only other time I've been bit was a very shallow, scared bite. Which again, was because of a reaction and me not able to sense it quickly enough. This was out of hundreds of dogs I've dealt with (not quite a thousand though!) Most dogs do not bite if handled properly.

[@g.j.koster1986]

These people are what this planet needs more of. Heroes in my eyes. All 4 of them!

[@mashakalinkina7207]

What beautiful loving support, patience. So glad shes well on her way to being healed. 🥰

[@amyt6527]

What a amazing kind hearted person to be patient and kind to the worlds most hated breed of dog. Thank u

[@svenz9435]

Couldnt agree more thanks

[@whitneyconnolly3927]

Rescued Pittie Puppy, thought would train and place her well. Instead, had her for over 15 years. Wonderful dog. Still lives in my heart.

[@jdog2345]

I can only imagine what she went through prior to your kindness. Your both amazing!!!

[@flok.8317]

Oh, wow... What beautiful work on the part of the foster parents... What patience and faith... Iris is a magnificent creature... So happy she found the perfect family... and sofa!!!!