I refused my youngest son for two years. I was only thinking of my finances and not how much he needed a best friend and companion. I was put on the spot one day and here we are about to celebrate his sweet Daisy’s 14th birthday. I have never been so happy to have been so wrong while also being ashamed at being so wrong. Every kid deserves a dog/pet.
@shirley9240Ай бұрын
You should not feel bad at all. So many don’t consider what is involved when adopting a pet and the poor pet winds up back at the shelter. When the time was right, you did what was right and wound up with your perfect pet. Well done!! 💞
@Lauren-vd4qeАй бұрын
thank u for being honest
@iyamwhatiyam547Ай бұрын
Happy Birthday Ms Daisy... and there's no room for shame in being a good Mom. If you hadn't waited, you might not have found ur girl. Kismet. Dogs and kids ♥
@misshoneynevercame4832Ай бұрын
Don't feel bad. You wanted to be responsible. Owning a dog can be expensive. Especially the trips to the vet. Most people don't even consider these costs because they only want to hold a cute puppy. I wish more people were like you. It would save us from stray animals.
@ellengrace4609Ай бұрын
Agree with the others! Don’t feel shame for being a responsible parent. Side benefit, by waiting for two years, you taught your son patience, persistence, and an understanding that you can’t always have what you want immediately. Great job, mom! ❤❤❤
@lunkis3233Ай бұрын
Thank you for adopting Stella and for giving her the home she always deserved.
@LK_OrphesussАй бұрын
I lost my dog of 18 years just this last year. Her name was "Stella," as well. Sometimes, you make that connection, and it can't be denied. Keep them close for as long as you got them, folks. It's not about how many years are in their lives. It's about how much life is in their years.
@sandrafaithАй бұрын
Well, now I'm tearing up. 17 years with my kitty who died April 2023 were not nearly enough.
@lovemusic1963ifyАй бұрын
So sorry for your loss.
@brian19991Ай бұрын
LOVE dogs - and cats, only ever had cats due to multiple reasons. Losing someone who has been with you for that long - I am so sorry, mate. My cat's 12,loving, and active, but we know it is a limited time, could be 3 months, could be 8 years I don't believe in god, but if you do, god bless you.
@c.ltinsley5648Ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@2listening1Ай бұрын
💛💛💛💛💛👍😻
@brendaraudebaugh6246Ай бұрын
Stella was meant to be. So happy for all of you.
@lili721Ай бұрын
Thanks for adopting-such a good example for a child.
@user-po2wk8vu6zАй бұрын
Great job dad for getting your son a dog and saving the dogs life.
@blythegirl4348Ай бұрын
This was such a heartwarming story! So glad this sweet boy got to adopt her. She seems so loved! So nice to see good people out there adding beautiful dogs to their lives. Dogs are pure love.
@iyamwhatiyam547Ай бұрын
Kids and dogs :)
@blythegirl4348Ай бұрын
@@iyamwhatiyam547 Yes! Love it!
@mireillepioger92Ай бұрын
perfect match!Best friends for ever.@@iyamwhatiyam547
@deniseeulert2503Ай бұрын
I rescued a small abandoned dog and the vet kept her while I searched for her owners or a new home. On line I went on my favorite message boards talking about how I couldn't have a dog, as I already hed two cats. Practically the first response was "So, what are you going to name her?" She became my first dog.
@nathange496526 күн бұрын
😂🥰🤣
@AF-wf6voАй бұрын
Thank you for reaching out to your landlord' first. So many pets lose their homes when the landlord says no. Stella is adorable
@kynasnyder7646Ай бұрын
What a precious dog. You are a very lucky family, and she a lucky dog.
@myghtymouse3043Ай бұрын
A decision you will NEVER regret❣️ Thank you for giving Stella a forever family & home!!!🥰🥰🥰
@drummerboycroyАй бұрын
Wasn’t allowed pets as a child, and haven’t been without at least two dogs for all of my adult life (I’m in my late 50s). Judging from this video, these parents have figured out it’s not necessarily “for the child,” it’s to expand their family and enrich their lives… ALL of their lives. Good stuff!
@iyamwhatiyam547Ай бұрын
I grew up with 2 dogs in the yard. As an adult its been 2 dogs where ever I am. Car rides, travel, inside, outside, hiking & patio time. Turn around they are right there. All good stuff :)
@cheshirescarf2065Ай бұрын
The best friend a child will ever have is a pet. Unconditional love and friendship on tap. Teaches responsibility, kindness and compassion. Xx
@romystumpy1197Ай бұрын
Most definitely
@seanyglass14Ай бұрын
It was the perfect time for Stella !! 😊
@KameraShyАй бұрын
Doggos are a most excellent judge of hoomans. She knows a good family.
@mortalclown3812Ай бұрын
Thank you to EVERYONE who adopts, fosters, rescues and donates. The world needs you. ❤
@TargetedWestShowАй бұрын
Good job Dad!
@savannah58Ай бұрын
Stella sealed it with that lick😂
@AustinSaysSoАй бұрын
Give those nice humans some treats since the beautiful pup trained them into doing the right thing 😂. Always a pleasure seeing a dog being taken out of a shelter and into a loving home. Thanks for sharing 💙🐕👍.
@plarkin6433Ай бұрын
I'm covered in goose bumps. I'm so happy for your son & the doggy❤ YOU did the right thing DAD❤❤
@GaookamiАй бұрын
And the universe has spoken. I wish them many many happy and healthy years together.
@AmeLezamaАй бұрын
You are perfect together 🫶🫶🫶
@iyamwhatiyam547Ай бұрын
Looks like Daddy got a new dog, and oh yeah, his son :) Congrats Dog Family!
@lynn55885Ай бұрын
Dogs are not stupid. She knew to win the dad over!
@2008RomeАй бұрын
The way this sweet dog put her head on Dad's shoulder. How could you say no to that face.
@jenniferpowers7006Ай бұрын
Taking son to adoption ctr. & saying no dog today, is like going to carnival & no rides.. great dog…
@Grace1957-Ай бұрын
Seriously, was the act for the kid of the DODO?
@sharonsolanaАй бұрын
Yup!
@cautionTosserАй бұрын
you've never gone window shopping? I actually approve of this method. It teaches patience. And that not all wants and desires are met instantly. That's a huge problem for a lot of people these days - instant gratification. That turned out well. Now we have practically everybody on one drug or another looking for that immediate reward. But I still respect your opinion, Jennifer. :)
@sandrafaithАй бұрын
I feel like the dad was inclined to get one but didn't want to get his kid's hopes up, _but_ wanted to give his kid a surprise if the right dog was there
@cautionTosserАй бұрын
getting everything you want when you want it is not a recipe for happiness. Patience is something we could all use.
@daphneloose5880Ай бұрын
Stella is beautiful. you can clearly tell how much she is loved. I know that she and the cat will become good friends but it will take some time for them. ALL CHILDREN SHOULD GROW UP WITH A PET.
@2748uncedАй бұрын
Congrats guys….you just saved a life! She’s a wonderful new friend!!
@user-zc2dd4ut5fАй бұрын
Great job, Dad! And Stella looks like she's been with you forever! Congrats on expanding your family!
@sandrafaithАй бұрын
What a good dad. Feels like they were meant to go to the shelter that day and find her 💓
@theresahvassman9965Ай бұрын
All children with responsible parents should have animals it teaches them so much
@madtownanglerАй бұрын
Thank goodness we lived out in the sticks. Didn't matter what a landlord thought since we owned the farm. We got another dog while our current dog was on its last legs. It helped with training since we got a dog to guard our sheep.
@lauralove6439Ай бұрын
A kid needs a dog, someone to listen to their dreams and wishes, someone to love. ❤
@algernon5776Ай бұрын
That young man will learn so much from Stella. That IS PRICELESS!!
@diannekoca5836Ай бұрын
Glad to see how realistic the owners are about the cost of owning a pet. It’s ridiculously expensive and unfortunate that there’s not many veterinarians like Dr. Jeff in Colorado who gives pet owners a break when they love their pets but can’t afford to pay for the medical care they need. It’s heartbreaking to hear about pet owners having to euthanize them because they don’t have the resources.
@Terri_MacKayАй бұрын
It wasn't the perfect time, but it was the right time. Im so glad that Stella found her forever family. ❤❤
@heathercloete7450Ай бұрын
Dad fell in love when the dog gave him kisses......
@thejwvarietyАй бұрын
bless that beautiful kid. there's nothing better than a happy child on this earth.
@krissygirl333Ай бұрын
Yay Dad!
@rhiannonrhiannon6285Ай бұрын
How I wish there were more families like this one! Great people!! Only get a dog or cat if you are kind people and are good to animals!!
@StudiosDeliriumАй бұрын
Nothing beats growing up with a dog 😊
@flenzyАй бұрын
It wasn't the perfect time for you and your family, but it was most perfect time for Stella. Thank you for taking on this sweet gem of a dog!
@alicepaul6276Ай бұрын
Stella is an equal loving dog, she appears to love the whole family. 😀
@jennifers2561Ай бұрын
Aww I love these rescue stories. Enjoy your lives together!
@cuongjay8294Ай бұрын
The decent home for this unlucky go lucky dog. The boy is kind.
@iyamwhatiyam547Ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning the kindness of the boy. He listened to his Dad with patience and kindness and the way he is with his dog, heartwarming. That family has the secret sauce.
@charliedallachie3539Ай бұрын
The cuteness was just too strong
@janac.207420 күн бұрын
Why isn’t Miss Baby Kitty thanked at the end? She handled Stella’s arrival so well! Such a sweet video. I’m glad they all found each other. ❤
@jeffreysy418Ай бұрын
this family and Stella won the lottery with each other! ❤
@carleenemcgovern1514Ай бұрын
I’m so glad They went to the Shelter to Get a Dog They saved a Life and made One Little boy Happy 🙏
@christinewatson77Ай бұрын
Honestly that was just such a beautiful connection for everyone under that roof. The joy of rescue filling your heart and home ❤
@joycecarpenter8209Ай бұрын
Thank you for adopting Stella and giving her a forever home that she she needs ❤❤❤❤❤❤God bless everyone ❤️ 🙏 ♥️ 😊 💙 💜 ❤️ 🙏 ♥️ 😊
@gailclineАй бұрын
Thank you very much for adopting Stella & giving her a forever home I’ve had pets all of my life ! Dogs as well !
@anderskarlsson6532Ай бұрын
Wow, that was absolutely meant to be! What a dog! Thanks for bringing her a loving home.
@tmm6884Ай бұрын
My mom told me that if I found a cat and it followed me home that I could keep it. My mom underestimated my patience. 3 cats later, she redacted this offer.
@seanham1699Ай бұрын
I can't stop smiling
@crystalweible152Ай бұрын
With exception of my first dog given to me at Christmas when I was 15 every pet I've owned has been rescued. They deserve 2nd chances as well!
@louisasmiles26 күн бұрын
Good call on caving in Dad. You're a good Dad
@averieldeathrider8407Ай бұрын
So glad this was a happy ending with a dog a new home!!
@candidaprout560Ай бұрын
Thanks very much for adopting this sweet dog 🐶❤️. Be happy forever sweet dog with your lovely family ❤️.
@terryrehms6978Ай бұрын
Thank you and God bless you. I wish all dogs could have this good if home. I have four rescue dogs.🙏🙏❤️❤️👍👍
@Dave_WaveАй бұрын
Thanx for adopting, not shopping
@luisaehlers1756Ай бұрын
The best thing is : You’ve got a dog now !
@althepal1983Ай бұрын
He really put his foot down! Haha. Thank you! Adopting from a shelter has many benefits, including being way less expensive than finding a stray and going to the vet. most things are already done prior to being adopted!
@natalia_juniperАй бұрын
I am very grateful to my parents for allowing us to have all the animals we wanted. I remember we had a dog, a cat and a parrot at the same time. We told mom what we wanted, she told dad and he said "okay". The dog loved dad more than anyone else, they did everything together - walked, ate, slept. I miss that time very much 🧡
@photosagainstanxiety4722Ай бұрын
So beautiful 😊❤
@barbaraam72565 күн бұрын
2:30 was insanely funny. Look at that chubby cat eating his brother's food without regrets! 😂 Such a loving family, you are all blessed ❤
@janetmarshall7171Ай бұрын
It's hard not to want to adopt a pet!! But sometimes you can't resist!! It's that driving instinct that motivates us into taking these precious pets home!! That's what happened to this family!! Hopefully They both can see eye to eye!!😊
@hinsdalehumanesociety7452Ай бұрын
Stella was adopted from Hinsdale Humane Society in Hinsdale, IL! We are so happy for Stella and her new family (even Miss Kitty)! Thank you so much for making this feature to promote adoption.
@sherriforeman8953Ай бұрын
@hinsdale, adopting saves two lives. The one you take home leaving a spot for another. Adopt, don't shop !! 😅 🐾
@jaymeelk9380Ай бұрын
That the perfect dog! Just waiting there for you.
@mailemoore5017Ай бұрын
🙏🙏🙏🙏ENDLESS GRATIDE for giving Stella a loving 🏠!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Megan-19Ай бұрын
Rescues are the best ❤
@eldritchteletubby93199 күн бұрын
That "always had them" feeling is what happens when the dog picks you too. So happy for them all.
@madrehayunasolaАй бұрын
Sir you have all my respect and admiration.
@reneemcdonald6232Ай бұрын
I’m glad u got her! She’s a perfect fit for your family!🥰🐾🥰
@jayneneewing2369Ай бұрын
Amazing how Stella was a perfect fit from the moment they all met. Meant to be. Wonderful.
@KentuckyS1960Ай бұрын
Stella is so sweet. I don't think Stella was the problem with the 2 previous families either. She's very well behaved. Your son is happy. You & your wife look happy. Baby Kitty...will come around... eventually. 😂 ❤️🐾🐕🐾❤️🙏❤️🐾🐈⬛🐾❤️
@80bbygrlАй бұрын
And I love that they are being responsible and keeping gates up to make sure that the animals are separated until everything is safe.
@cathynevius2164Ай бұрын
It definitely wasn’t a “Stella problem”. She is so calm and patient with her cat sister. I believe this looks like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Congratulations and best wishes to you all🎉
@normas5267Ай бұрын
Shelter pets are great animals. Adopting a pet from a shelter is not only enriching your life but you'll be saving another.
@haleybunker1339Ай бұрын
Wow, they both are beautiful gorgeous puppy dogs.
@OttawaPJFanАй бұрын
Her eyes at the beginning so sad. I wouldn't have been able to resist either. Such a sweetie!
@katelarsson6625Ай бұрын
I love the way this Dad talked with his son. Also it is obvious, he is as happy with Stella as his son is.
@themacker894Ай бұрын
Good father! Dogs aren't cheap, with apartment deposits, food, care. Kids are expensive as well. Lucky kid.
@seaninness334Ай бұрын
Stella is a gorgeous pup. Congratulations. I desperately want one just like her but I just can't provide a home a dog would need right now. I pet sit for my friends all the time though. Soon hopefully that will change.
@user-ib1qd2zu8vАй бұрын
Good for you. I don't know what I'd do without my rescued Pit Bull. My husband loves him too.
@UnexpectedSpanishInquisition6 күн бұрын
She’s a sweet shepherd mix and she’ll protect that boy with her life❤
@sophietrujillo5848Ай бұрын
“We are NOT getting a dog- not even if it’s perfect!” Comes home with the perfect baby
@florencemiller7826Ай бұрын
Stella fits right in ,she was meant to be ❤, kitty will grow to love her thank you for giving her a loving home
@MaryGraf-pj8krАй бұрын
Our dog that we saved from a shelter back in 2012 passed away last month, a week later we went to the shelter again and adopted another one and she is perfect for us
@haleybunker1339Ай бұрын
Wow, the cat is beautiful and gorgeous also!😍😻🐱🐈😻😍
@pattystephenson4282Ай бұрын
Thank you for Adopting her God bless you both❤
@elisawolf664929 күн бұрын
Stella is beautiful! Beautiful fur soul! God bless you for giving her a loving family ❤!
@BebedollieАй бұрын
She's beautiful. Beautiful personality too
@user-rn6bk6hq4g13 күн бұрын
People say they are not ready for an animal until they meet one they bond with, then all bets are off! Welcome home, Stella!
@JaniceBilbrey-sm4biАй бұрын
Great story. Hope y'all have many years with Stella. She made your family complete.
@m.m.1933Ай бұрын
Thank you for rescuing her! I hope the landlord was supportive! So many pets are rehomed due to landlords and renting issues... it's very sad!
@patricehocking600Ай бұрын
Great dog, so glad she found her perfect family
@drbichat5229Ай бұрын
Adopted my previous dog the same way. Daughter wanted to see dogs in the shelter and we ended up adopting her. Beautiful shepherd mix, just like Stella. Dixie was our friend and companion for 13 years. Wonderful, smart and brave
@lovemusic1963ifyАй бұрын
That dog was created for this family. Such a great fit!
@vanessaswift9132Ай бұрын
Adorable family thankyou for adoption her she is beautiful ❤️