No one wanted this shelter dog because he looked sad. Then one family gave him another chance.

[@carascottvo]

By the time I saw this in 2024, I looked you guys up on Insta and saw that Brickle had just passed. What a heartwarming story that you gave this "sad doggie" a chance, and that he paid you back in spades. Rescue dogs are just the best. I hope Brickle's memory is a comfort, and that you all continue to heal and find joy in what's to come, both for you guys and Fruitycake. HUGS AND LOVE!!

[@I_Am_Your_Problem]

Guess she won't make it much longer. Damaged goods and all.

[@FaithWillBeRewarded]

❤

[@heidimcc2]

Oh no! I didn't see Brickle had passed. What a wonderful life he had with them, and they with him. RIP sweet boy.

[@janinehenschel4988]

Thanks for telling me, he had the BEST LIFE to go and travel around the world what an AMAZING LIFE! i HOPE that they get another dog for fruity cake. I wonder if they ended up getting a house now and settling back down.

[@stevemana1749]

QEPD furry amigo ❤

[@highcotton63664]

When people like you adopt, that's an animal's version of winning the lottery. Thank you for looking beyond appearances and giving them an amazing life.

[@decuevas244]

We just lost our cat of 14yrs. My son was 6 when we got him so much harder on him. My husband and son said they weren't ready for a new pet but I pushed. We got our current kitty from the local shelter. God bless everyone.

[@renferal5290]

The fact that he looked sad, is what would make me adopt him in a heartbeat.

[@susandivirgilio4551]

My thoughts exactly. I would take the ones that others don't. They are the best

[@bethchisholm4858]

Right me too

[@leemakaveli]

Same 🙂

[@Pea_Green]

Absolutely.

[@GodsArtGallery111]

That’s what I was thinking! I’d want to make him happy ❤️

[@garymittelstadt7821]

Sorry to hear of Brickle's passing. He was so lucky you found him. Blessings to you

[@topcatwarrior]

How lucky is Brickle to have been adopted by this couple that can give him such a beautiful life tailor made to his personality! He’s known love and adventure, and the comfort and companionship of two very special dogs as well. Blessings on their travels and may the rest of their lives be filled with spectacular scenery, enticing scents and happy experiences.

[@kimkoh3094]

He's sooo cute 😍 he's just the strong silent type 💕

[@amisha6583]

Millions Blessings for YOU ALL!!! EXCELLENT PEOPLE!!! 👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@kimberlypotts3874]

Thanks so very much for saving Brickle and giving him a Loving Forever Home on the Road - He's one of the lucky ones - You're an Angel and a Huge Blessing to Brickle - God Bless You - please be careful and safe traveling ❤😊💖

[@SonnetsMom]

TopcatWarrior you have voiced my exact feelings so well .. HUGE warm SMILES for this beautiful family 🥰❣️

[@sharonwebb945]

Well said!

[@MaulidaAres]

Hugs and kisses to Brickle and Fruitycake. Digby is now your guardian angel dog. Thank you for loving them all especially Brickle.

[@Ropeorsnake]

a shelter with 600 dogs! we could stop buying from breeders 🐾🐶💕

[@lisabelle7553]

Think of all the Brickles out there- getting passed up every day. I volunteer at a shelter and see some dogs we’ve had 2 years. They get passed up for puppies, fluffies, every day. I pray for more people that can see the special value in every single dog and cat. This family makes me beyond happy. RIP Digby.

[@susandivirgilio4551]

I am so disappointed that so many people pass on the old timers for puppies. Especially people who are more "mature" when adult dogs would likely be a better fit

[@lunafringe10]

people are so superficial, An animal is a friend, especially a dog,

[@Pea_Green]

I always fall for the old ones . . . they break your heart but knowing you loved them for that time is worth the loss. 😭

[@YourBeingParanoid]

Such short little lives too

[@clarenceyee3529]

For a young dog, imagine living 20% of your life at a shelter. Now if you're an oldie, that 1-2 years could be 50% of your remaining time.

[@ehuff8000]

Brickle, Digby and Fruitycake made my week. Love to the humans. In our family we have a history of picking the most overlooked and needy animals at the shelter. Love their souls. ❤

[@batmanforpresident9655]

GOD BLESS these people for adopting these beautiful animals!!

[@freedomrings1420]

Nice to see you on this channel. It's a lot better than the political channels that drive me to drink.

[@TheSquire007]

amen brother

[@bhief473]

INDEED

[@sophie2084]

Yes ❤

[@Ann71987]

Lols your everywhere lols 😆🤣 see and ppl think I'm crazy lols

[@mydashcam4258]

Great souls in small bodies ❤. Every dog deserves a family; not every family deserves a dog.

[@linda6987]

You cannot share your life with a dog or a cat and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings”. -Jane Goodall Thank you for the rescue! 🐾♥️🐾

[@joerubio3391]

Thank you for that💖Teared up😢 🐶Marlee 🐈Kiddee Loved forever🌈

[@jjradV]

Linda,excellent comment ! Are you vegan ?

[@Weise1001]

@@jjradV are you a troll ?

[@dalehoward5416]

So very true. And they don’t have to speak English. They let you know exactly what they need. Tis magical. 💖

[@jjradV]

@@Weise1001 absolutely not, are you ?

[@nikip9161]

This one hit me hard, tears and years of joy and pain for sweet Brickle. You saved him, and love WAS the answer. The oceans bring great moods, as do other vista points. You and your great husband accomplished so much, I pray that you carry on in the same vein. Thank you for what you've done, positively so. ❤❤❤🐶💜💐

[@lynboxer2920]

THANK YOU FOR EVERY ANIMAL THAT GETS TO BE IN YOUR FAMILY!!! ♥♥♥

[@oposkainaxei]

He‘s really a beautiful guy

[@giselafiege7169]

God bless this lady for loving a dog no one else wanted! Just beautiful to see!

[@PoppiB]

Dogs are better than people. Brickle’s history proves that. That said, Brickle, without knowing it, is a therapy dog. Therapy dogs are better than dogs. This puts Brickle at the top of the heap. Thank you for sharing

[@inktvis6453]

Girl you an your family are angels for caring and loving a poor doggy. Thank you. God bless you all.

[@jenniferscott375]

Thank you for pointing out that all types of dog personalities can be wonderful experiences.

[@royanneliberti7682]

Thank you. I love all of you so much...

[@FM-CAgdvibes1]

"Your heart beats for your dog." Truest statement ever, so does mine ❤️🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶💗

[@kimberlypotts3874]

AMEN

[@laurat1129]

This couple and their dogs - Digby (RIP), Brickle, and Fruitycake - are an inspiration. Mopey, sad dogs are old souls! It takes special people to see this in them, but they're greatly rewarded for it. When my last remaining dog got to ~15/16, we took a roadtrip x-country, west to east coast. By then, he couldn't really hike, yet there was nothing more pleasant than going from one Long Beach to another, seeing him on a warm day in winter, standing at the shoreline, gazing towards the sunlight and ears blowing in the breeze. Whenever I look at these photos of him now, I feel a sense of calm and serenity. (RIP, Chet, Max, Friday, and Pete.💕🍀☮️☀️🌈)

[@sofri4451]

Beautiful. This video and your comment take away every doubt wether one should travel with an older dog. Yes, all the signs confirm that it is the best thing. But somehow I regretted not giving my dog the old known places to sniff and meet friends. But then I remember the joy to go and discover ; every time we came back, the next morning he looked like : what's the plan, I'm really ready for a next adventure. I know for sure he did not envy a life of resting 20 hours a day and I really bless myself to have adopted a dog who until the last minute was eager to discover and find out new tasts and places. Esp.an adopted dog has more chances to overcome eventual sadness or regrets from his earlier life while being outside and in nature. I love his look at the water 🌅

[@lucyyasnowski8385]

Ms. Laura, what a beautiful memory of your dogs! So beautifully described that I can’t stop crying with such tender emotion! Appreciate beautiful human being you’re ! God bless you!

[@johnmartin9321]

had to say goodbye to my beloved Barney over a year ago (he was 17 years old) and still miss him every day. We had a camper van and he would jump into it whenever he could and just sit in the drivers seat waiting to go exploring. I too remember watching him when he was older, just laying on the warm sand enjoying watching all that was happening on the beach. would have loved to have known what he was thinking. Just so glad that I gave him a good life and let him go peacefully at the end with no suffering.

[@cristinavaldeslopez8398]

❤ I adore you Brickell ❤ God please give him lots more years of life 🙏

[@vintagelvr4381]

Your devotion to these dogs is palpable. Depression is really hard sometimes and I'm so glad Brickle has helped you thrive. God bless you both for loving these fur babies.

[@martytruelove5026]

I think it's a two way street in the "helping" category=sweet !

[@seahorserider33]

The way she looks at Brickle @4:19 is just so so adorable and telling of the relationship they have. Makes my heart beat faster. What a beautiful story ❤

[@luvsanimals-nature]

Today there was a senior dog with a cone on left tide to a post, she was such a lovely senior dog. I told the police officer if they could not find its owner I would gladly take her. All animals deserve love, compassion, & kindness. Thank you so much for all you & your husband have done to give these dogs an amazing life❤🐶

[@jjradV]

gh,excellent comment ! Are you vegan ?

[@CC-xn5xi]

Bless you.

[@christineremmer5514]

Hope it works out for you, all the best from Darlington uk 💕

[@brianbickle7395]

Hopefully you’ll get her. Updates please!!

[@brianbickle7395]

@@jjradV how do you know the vegan at a party??? They’ll tell you. 😂

[@hinduhillbilly]

What a life you've given Brickle.

[@a_sea_oasis]

"Your heart beats for your dogs" 💕❤️ 💕 ❤️ Thank You for your work in saving the animals in shelters across 🇺🇸 🙏

[@margaretstutts4362]

Thank you for adopting these dogs. It’s beautiful.

[@crimsonfirelily]

Wonderful parents to these beautiful fur babies! You can see that Brickle is an old soul. He is such an awesome old pup. Great story for fostering animals that seem to get left behind or overlooked. Bless them for their insight and loving hearts. 💜✌

[@paulygards9500]

Not enough good kind hearted people like you in the world today.

[@ginakay354]

“It’s like your heart beats for your dog.” That says it all🐾✨❤️✨🐾

[@sharonsuddaby3473]

"It's like your heart ❤️ beats 💓 for your dog 🐶 🐕" - I love that saying 🥹 Such a beautiful ❤️ rescue RV travel story ~ thank you awesome people! 🙏🏼

[@laurelgirard8475]

I’ve had similiar mental health issues most of my life. My cat, Nala, and my love of crochet have done more to cure me than any medicine ( I was on two or three meds at a clip). Having an animal that needs you to get up out of bed and can’t live without you made me realize there was more for me to do in my life. I was still needed.

[@lisabelle7553]

So beautiful- thank you for sharing. Animals are angels for our souls.

[@kellyfitzpatrick4408]

I just love this. Yes - you are needed.

[@juliabrown5396]

I understand

[@carolalmond278]

He's so chilled, an old soul, lived many times before.

[@sofia7374]

Thank you for adopting the “unwanted” dogs! What a great life you gifted them with! 💕

[@lindadean6909]

You have made my day today. We love animals . Thank you for all you both do to save these beautiful animals it literally breaks my heart but you come along and gives so much hope that other people will also help.❤

[@cristinavaldeslopez8398]

Thank you for adopting all these babies and giving them love ❤

[@ruthresetar5940]

"It's like your heart beats for your dog." Indeed, it does. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Pea_Green]

Mine certainly does. My shelter dogs ARE my heart, I love them so much.

[@mj6962]

I would have been drawn to Brickle IMMEDIATELY if I saw him at a shelter! Beautiful doggies in this story, and wonderful humans too! Happy Holidays!

[@bonnieforman9700]

Just the sweetest story ever. Beautiful life choices made from your soul.

[@debbieschultz9768]

Of course he would look sad, he’s in a kennel all by himself. Not any more. Thank you for what you do! ❤️❤️

[@Voltaic_Fire]

What a life! They are living such a good life that a little part of me wonders if they can adopt me, I'll go live in a shelter for a while to make it happen hahaha! 😂

[@tyc1Z.Z1]

😆

[@trollonwiggins]

Thanks, I didn't want to choke up this morning...but I did, thank you for being a rescuer of dogs.

[@ellaaltman2137]

THIS! Brickle, Fruitcake and angel Digby - loved beyond measure. Thank you to this amazing couple!

[@jennywallis65]

Oh Brickell, what a lovely boy. RIP. Lucky to have such wonderful parents. ❤❤❤

[@choopa1670]

There is a place in heaven for people and animals like this 🥺

[@kathyshea2444]

I agree...a really special place💞

[@stevelee5724]

The most fortunate people ! Lots of love. Sorry for losing your pets/friends ! Keep traveling and get more pets 😊 Cheers from New Zealand

[@chinzia4381]

The videos on this channel is so heart warming, I cry happy tears each time! Thank you, to all those wonderful people, who shared their beautiful stories with us, animal lovers! ❤

[@jennyl.5358]

When I get home from work I mentally unwind watching the Dodo, just for that reason. To see there is still good in this world.

[@freedomrings1420]

These are the best dogs. The ones that really will appreciate love and kindness. I'm 63 and I workout and feel young ,so do dogs when they get much needed exercise.

[@gmar7836]

Dogs just need love, a warm place to sleep, protection and the occasional vet visit. They don’t need much and they don’t ask for much and they give so much loyalty. I find more people nowadays don’t deserve a dog

[@saliciousable]

Brickley has the best face. Omg my heart skips a beat when I look at that serious face. Bless you guys for adopting him and giving him the best life. The sight of him at the beach just kills me♥️.

[@1118hellokitty]

Your story is humbling - how you take rescue dogs that aren't perceived as the perfect, most attractive dogs in the shelter and see something in them and give them a chance. You show unconditional love to them just as they are (and they really hit the jackpot on traveling and experiencing the country with you!) God Bless you, your husband, and Brickle and Fruitycake - may you be safe and healthy as you travel. Thank you for sharing your perspective - if all people thought as you did, the world would be a more beautiful place for animals and people.

[@tigertalks1567]

But they ARE perfect. Its the humans that are the problem.

[@kimberlypotts3874]

Thanks So Much for Your Beautiful Comment - I totally agree with you - GOD BLESS LOVING AND CARING PEOPLE LIKE THIS DEAR LADY AND HER HUSBAND FOR SAVING THESE BEAUTIFUL DOGS

[@1118hellokitty]

@@tigertalks1567 Yes, they are perfect, but, unfortunately it's the humans who perceive dogs as unattractive and not perfect and label them as such, therefore, it's the humans who are the problem, I agree!

[@margaretswoma4951]

He is so beautiful 😍, precious 😍 every animal deserves to be love

[@Pattim4762]

God bless you both 🙏 I am a rescuer of animals and wish I could do more. If everyone would adopt just one shelter dog it would be so good

[@Prizzy999]

What a beautiful story! How lucky Brickle is to have a family like that, he's living his life to the fullest and he deserves it big time!

[@rossonphillips]

I have a senior dog, and love them they are chill and follow your energy, they love new things as well as routines. And it's sad when they go, but they go with dignity and you can see the satisfaction of their love. Someone once said the reason dogs don't live long, is because they don't have too with all the love they give in their lives.

[@davea5113]

Everyone says the dog is lucky to be adopted but I truly think the family are the lucky ones. I believe that both dog and family (or adoptee) come together at the right time of their lives for both. I hope both enjoy a long and happy life together!

[@susandivirgilio4551]

Well....Brickle IS lucky because of what may have happened to him if not. It's too horrible to think of

[@j.103]

A laid back dog is perfect for so many people…..❤❤

[@Norcam47]

I’m glad to know there are compassionate and kind people like you in this world.

[@janetharned4343]

Brickle I can tell you I Love You so much, and you are so beautiful inside and out!! You make life worth living truly May you know how much happiness you give everyone and I can see how you give new life to others always. I know I'll Never forget you, ever, Brickle!!

[@irishmermaid4]

Brickle is a Sage. So happy you found each other.🥰

[@annamarienicholson8582]

Ahhhh wish that love for all shelter dogs❤

[@margareth1504]

Best 4 mins of my day. We love dogs too, and long ago, once we had a very special girl we named Smiley because her smilely ways were so wildly enthusiastic, and she chose us to care for her after she found herself as a stray. It was Christmas Day when she insisted that we were her people and we loved her forever after. Any excuse can still bring me to tears over Smiley, I still really miss all the special qualities about her. She was a red and white cattle dog, and she knew how to make genuine life friends with everyone. Thanks for your beautiful video.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

This made me cry . I have my own sweet girl that I adopted because she looked so dead inside when she was at the shelter . Almost three years now and we are her happy place .

[@wheniamhome]

love these folks and their pups. i remember when it was Digby and Brickle. it is lovely to meet Fruittycakes.

[@julietteluus510]

Wow, these two humans! Wow, what wonderful people!

[@CBoogieLA]

What a beautiful family what a lucky dog!🤗🐶❤

[@thelimey351]

Those dogs hit the jackpot with these people. ✅

[@Bella-D]

Thank you for the kind loving person that you are for rescuing this precious pup! ❤️ 💙 💜 He is living the best life!

[@david894]

Love this. Thank you for saving these dogs!!!

[@milliebrown8116]

Thank you a million times over❤❤❤ you are my Angel 😇 here on earth & your love & care for Brickle is big enough to move mountains!! Brickle is meant to be your boy& that’s why he waited so long in shelters to pick you!! Dogs are our angels here on earth…I have never lived without one& never will!!My two boys are rescues & really they rescued me…..!Peace,Love & Joy to you& your entire family!!Keep on “ Truckin “!!😁Nanny Stick Sister 👍🥰💜&Opie🐶&Tip🐱💙💙👍!

[@lendog203]

Hey Rachel, THANKS for being awesome. This story made me smile.

[@Suzi64grad]

I am 78 this year and decided since I am a senior I would adopt a senior dog! I saw my Rivy on Taffy’s Senior Rescue site. Called immediately and 2 days later this little white Maltese Mix was in our home! Had been found running the streets in a town next to ours. She is 11 yrs old! Doesn’t know how to play with toys…shows me she probably never had any! She is spoiled rotten, and she has helped my depression so much! Love your Brickle!! 😊. RIP sweet baby!

[@vielae6093]

❤ så bra for deg , fantastisk de du forteller

[@galepatrick1702]

love your story - many more happy travels with your gorgeous family - Brickle is surely your soul dog-

[@albussnape2]

❤️ this story! Special people for special dogs!! 👏😇 🐕

[@stephanietribuna7173]

Thank you for loving that dog the way you do. It is just beautiful. This was a joy to watch. Bless you all.

[@mandyleeson1]

Lovely people. Bless you.

[@yvonnewitt8517]

This is what life and love is all about, thanks for sharing your story! ❤️🙏🏻

[@susanhutchinson4102]

The most precious dogs and people!

[@123yllib]

How wonderful of you both to fully share your life and love with them. Dogs are so smart and have real feelings for their humans. It's nice that they are an important part of your family and you treat them as such.

[@audrybella6405]

Beautiful story and thank you for rescuing dogs who need love and care. Your statement "... I just think of him as a person..." is profound indeed. We have 11 animals (7 dogs and 4 cats) and they all feel like people to me. Probably because they can love and they definitely have emotions. I'd say that is pretty human-like!!

[@bettinat.nicassio-flammia7672]

So sweet ❤yes he is❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you for saving him

[@Fatfredkid]

When you told us Digby passed away my heart crashed. There is just not enough time on this planet for our BLESSINGS. Grateful this Darling has gotten to see more of this beautiful planet before humans destroy it. Keep going Precious Brickle. This planet needs you.

[@patking264]

What a lovely family to adopt Brickle like that and give him a great life!

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

You're doing such a great thing. Brickle also did for you, as you for him. And the travel was an added plus. I hope this becomes a future book, or a documentary series. You have such wonderful material. And can do even more good with this loving journey you are literally on!! Cheers from New Orleans!

[@slygarcia2876]

Great idea, fellow Tender Heart! California

[@ralphplatt3459]

He's Beautiful❤

[@SteveSmith-oi2xz]

Yo Brickle, you're a star! Bless you for saving this beautiful soul xx

[@fran-gx3kf]

Brickle was very happy in his heart 💚🦴🐾 and enjoyed the company of his buddies. RIP to Brickle and Digby AND lots of blessings to momma, pappa and Fruitycake. 🧡💙💜

[@melanielange5079]

You and your husband are a God send. Thank you for adopting these beauties.

[@angelanicholson951]

He's a serious, deep thinker, who sees and appreciates what most easilly miss in life. He's amazing!

[@jojobegood]

💔🥀🐕❤️ soyez heureux

[@christinenoyes5793]

A beautiful life they are all sharing with such love and it all started with an adoption and beyond. All good blessings to your family!!

[@missreddog]

The chill, introspective, furry guys are my favorite. They are loyal and level headed companions. And when they share their deep emotions, it makes your heart melt. 😌

[@Sherry-iv6yh]

Lucky dog, lucky you!❤️❤️❤️

[@donaldvincent]

What a wonderful love story. He is a beautiful dog and it is a better world because you found each other. I have been fortunate enough to always have dogs since I was about 10 years old. I am now 55 and lost one about 6 months ago. I still have two but I still feel the loss of everyone that I have ever had. Each was unique and I loved everyone of them. I still love them and always will. As I get older I know the day will come when I can no longer care for a dog. I do not know how I will handle that day. I have a wife of over 25 years and three children that I love very much, but dogs are different. I have never had a disagreement with my dog. No dog has ever judged my opinions or actions. No dog has ever lied to me. I have never paid for a dog and I never will unless that is the only option to save them. What dogs have done is listen when I need to unload without hurting feelings.. Dogs provide good counsel without saying a thing, Dogs are not only a loyal friend but can help you meet new friends. Dogs provide endless entertainment without a subscription, I have one the loves to sing along with anyone who will sing with him. I have two small dogs that are afraid of thunder, but love it when my wife puts their rain coats on them to go walk in the rain. I guess I am a dog guy.

[@organicintelligence3137]

May God always be with you🙏🏻😇🐾💛🐾

[@Izastwin]

This couple are true angels. They rescue they travel and live for their furbabies. Brickle is just an old soul, she seriously hit the nail on the head with that. Just looking at him stare out into the sun set is just beautiful. He is just so laid back, even though he is 13 now he is still going trying to keep up with the family. I love it. I hope they have many more years with Brickle because he is loving his life and his pawrents just love him and his furry sibling 🙏🏽💜

[@kittykaos3725]

That is the very reason I would have taken him!! To try to make him happy and feel loved 😍 🥰 Thankfully there are other kind people that actually see the beauty in this precious baby ❤❤

[@pamelacommons7315]

That's wonderful ❤ pets bring so much joy to our lives

[@chelysmelly1346]

Such a beautiful and inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. May you, your husband, and all others that help these wonderful souls receive many blessings