Watch What Happens When This Scared Shelter Dog Finally Feels Love | The Dodo

Watch Whitney Cummings help Violet the Shar Pei go from being a scared, sick shelter dog to a big, happy, wrinkly girl!
You can help the team at I Stand With My Pack save more animals by donating to: thedo.do/ISWMP. You can see more of Violet and all of her adventures on Instagram, wrinkledragon: thedo.do/wrinkledragon. Special thanks to Whitney Cummings and Ianna McCracken for sharing their amazing footage with us! You can keep up with Whitney on Instagram, whitneycummings: thedo.do/whitney.
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[@JayHasArrived]

Just the fact that a whole other species trusts a human this much is so wholesome

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Pj Mack w-a-t?

[@rustinpeace770]

Pj Mack Dogs do come from wolves, but modern dogs are much different from wolves. Dogs were bred over thousands of years to be loyal and loving to humans.

[@artsypandaandmore8229]

I know like humans don’t even trust humans

[@brianantonio7139]

Chinese people: hold my dog meat!

[@shira2151]

Imagine if Lions never hurt you and always provided you with food? Would you trust them after 1000's of years?

[@philipholman1713]

I honestly choked up when she got in her bed, probably the softest thing she's touched In her hard life

[@bradcallahan3546]

You’re pathetic. It’s a fucking animal.

[@Mrowmeowmew]

Brad Callahan shut up brad lmao

[@gwengreene6925]

Brad Callahan YOU are pathetic!! It's a living being... it breathes, needs food, love , just like you! What's wrong? Have you been neglected and or abused? If you don't like the video, or comments, keep scrolling or fu℃k off....

[@bradcallahan3546]

You’re comparing a human to a dog. You don’t get to dictate what I do or don’t say. Keep crying snowflake. I’m not the one that’s CRYING over a fucking animal. The thing would just as soon eat you. 🙄 Ignorant bastards.

[@swimmercags]

Brad, don't be a d-bag.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Found my dog rusty with a rope tied around his neck weighing only 15 lbs. He only had patches of fur and the vet couldn't tell if he was even a boy at first or even what breed he might be. He turned into a beautiful Shepard Chow mix. He changed so much the postman asked me if I had gotten a new dog. Nope, just fed and loved the one I found.

[@dragon62868]

I like people like you and hope there are lots more of them!

[@Cuban20]

Bless you

[@privatedanceallnight2568]

AGREED!!!🙏🙏

[@carolinecorman1716]

I am the fourth owner of my baby girl. Poodle mix. I’ve had her 12 years and she is my sweetheart.

[@daniellapereira516]

I lost my dog on the 3rd., he was a beautiful lab named Rusty. I must him so much😭he was only 3 and a half😭💔

[@greenbeantm1096]

I can’t imagine just fostering a dog like her, how could you not keep her?!

[@maryevans3613]

I agree. And is why I left my comment...Violet thought she was so loved and then looked so sad in the car, and confused.?It is heartbreaking k though I acknowledge the good they did..I would never have let her go.

[@stayoffmyballs4907]

She looked so sad and confused in that car. I don't feel it's fair to get her comfortable and finally happy just to make her go into another home where it's a new change of environment, people and having to learn to trust all over again. You wouldn't do this to a child so why is it different for a pet? Should of kept her.

[@lorenapacora1526]

fosters recover animals, take care of them until they go to their homes. they also suffer a lil saying goodbye. i still keep contact with the foster of my current dog and how happy she is now. if she hadnt fostered her, my dog would have probably stayed in the streets and probably hit by a car

[@Karajorma]

@@stayoffmyballs4907 You realise that would mean she had less space and time for her to foster another dog who desperately needs her. I don't begruge someone who decides to keep a dog they fostered, but I absolutely celebrate anyone who is willing to put their feelings aside so that they can do it again and rescue another dog (probably several dogs) from a life in a no-kill shelter or being put down. I honestly can't understand why someone would demand this dog stays with her foster when the obvious end result of that would be the death of other dogs.

[@Retardinspector]

because this dog turned out very ugly

[@bowlingqueen234]

Every single dog on this planet deserves a loving home.

[@PatriciaMoreno-ff8pr]

Yes indeed, Vanessa Chenoweth...and the kitties too. All God's creatures that we are supposed to respect and care for...not abuse or neglect !

[@gabriellthegamer7614]

every child also deserves a home.....

[@suearagon5951]

Everyone and everything should have a home it would make the planet a better place

[@fourearwolf3315]

Sadly, some dogs and children don't have nice homes while some others don't have a place to stay at all.

[@kyutinessferreira8689]

I agree. Every single animal should be treated with respect and love. Have you seen what they do to pigs in slaughter houses? Its not simply killing, its inhumane torture. Everyone puts a blind eye to it but the truth is pigs (or any other animal) have emotions and personalities. Putting the fact aside that pigs are more intelligent than dogs. Dogs are cute, pigs are ugly. Does that mean they deserve less?

[@katlegomashile6989]

When she said "I get why you scared of humans....they're scary".....I felt that...

[@mickeysofine6386]

Katlego Mashile Same 😂

[@heatherbledsoe9956]

I agree

[@alexprom011]

Me too but there is also goodness like her foster mom!

[@k.k8000]

Yes

[@jaxxrr]

well I would not want to meet her face in a dark alley

[@olliebunbun]

I hope the "forever family" is as good as the woman who brought Violet back to life. SharPeis are beautiful!

[@sleepy580]

Love how she was trying to get the Bulldog to play.

[@Box-yg8qm]

I could never have such a job. I would just keep all the dogs.

[@rudolphtheteddy9644]

Same lol

[@frostpumps1446]

Same I would also prob go broke spending all my money on them so they don't go back being unhappy and unhealthy and spend like atlest 2 and a half hours with them

[@risingbeast6352]

Your saying that rn but having pets costs ALOT. But yeah I get what your trynna say

[@Box-yg8qm]

Rising Beast I would go bankrupt for doggos.

[@risingbeast6352]

Box ay thats nice and all but im sayin that you have to work really hard to feed pets everyday

[@dahlia159]

the way the women talks to her like she's the most precious thing in he world is the most precious thing in this world,,, bless her soul

[@toast3374]

That's because she IS the most precious thing in the world

[@truthteller9522]

@@toast3374 scored ¹

[@coopboulton]

Her name is Whitney Cummings she's a famous comedian and actress

[@bobbisue313]

Wish I had someone to talk to me like that way

[@carolannrompca5495]

She had to give Violet back her confidence, that is exactly what she did

[@summerthelammyandliftykinn2186]

When they first got her, I noticed that she looks like she was crying, that broke my heart. Also, I thought the Violet was a mastiff of some sort, but it turned out that she was actually Shar Pei.

[@bigbadbubba099]

Bravo....helping a pet alone and mistreated or sick in a shelter is always a win-win!!

[@ninelives2418]

That women is just awesome! She saved that dog. Lets face it: The chances to being adopted directly from the shelter were really low. I rescue cats and in my experience most people who adopt still want a healthy and good looking animal.

[@woolypuffin392]

I want to get 2 cats in half a year. I would love to get them from a Shelter or a Farm. In Switzerland many kittens are born and given away in summer. But if i could chose, i'd rather take on a blind or disabled cat with a "healthy" one it would know. I have kind of a weekness for animals with problems.

[@ninelives2418]

@@woolypuffin392 If you want to take a disabled cat look for it on the internet. There should be groups on social media where "special" cats look to be adopted. At least that's how it works in Russia. Usually nobody wants them. I have a lot of respect for your choice. God bless you!

[@1StepForwardToday]

That woman is Whitney Cummings the comedian

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

This lass rescues and fosters and finds new homes for so many dogs, it's what she does. She's amazing and the world needs more like her.

[@ninelives2418]

@@1StepForwardToday I don't know her. Thanks for telling me. That makes it even better. It's rare for celebrities to care that much about animals.

[@digiornopizza1918]

“I get why you’re scared of people. They’re scary.” So cute! She’s so patient with her, it’s so wholesome!

[@saitamacraft5322]

ok....

[@infaredx]

That thing ain't no fuckin dog

[@ohlawd3699]

@@infaredx Agreed, I don't know why they would create breeds so ugly, but I'm glad that they saved it. 😂

[@maggiehendon9946]

He is the only way to Heaven get saved today!!! John 14:6 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[@ieatpancreas2005]

@@ohlawd3699 stop looking in the mirror-

[@dennesey]

This little biscuit DEFINITELY started out with the right foster.

[@bobburger7724]

What a personality that dog has now he is well fed and happy. What a character.

[@thoughtfortheday7811]

Violet's gonna be loved. I often wonder, how do the dogs feel when they learn that their foster home is not their forever home?

[@littlewolf7018]

I was thinking the same thing. In my opinion Violet should have stayed with foster mom bc she is the one who made her feel safe again. The one who saved her, a special bond formed between the two. Violet must have been sad & confused to leave her & that home 😕

[@rewirestitch]

i think part of the fostering process is getting dogs used to a human and also socialization. eventually violet will adapt to her forever home, and i think its beautiful to know that she will be taken care of and loved regardless.

[@paulihhh2042]

I think foster homes don't keep dogs to long for that reason.

[@mikeellis4158]

Reason I could never Foster is I would have trouble letting my babies go. Was very hard when I said good by to our gal's babies, my grandbabies!

[@rikarahmadhania1539]

I've been fostering many cat and it's super sad to let them go. Some of my foster look confused when they're getting adopted, especially those who have been in my home for a long time. But the goal of fostering is to help them get used to human so they'll doing well in their forever home. So it's important for the adopter to spend time together with the cat/dog while they're still in foster home

[@andy4ward.slavaukraini.364]

People who hurt dogs have serious mental issues, she’s beautiful.

[@cjuare123]

They are scum.

[@herbertgomez4112]

No argument for me, people are god damn Idiots.

[@palmafolvi5250]

I totally agree,150%!!!

[@palmafolvi5250]

I totally agree,150%!!!

[@palmafolvi5250]

I totally agree,150%!!! I wrote a reply, it goes under the one above mine that says people who hurt dogs have serious mental issues. But u won't print it for me. I'm still learning my new phone, always had a flip phone, or I'd do it myself . I'm agreeing with what the person said, that's all.

[@ChrisPadillaAZ]

“I wish I had a loving pet like that one”, says every dog.

[@michiganjane3916]

Hello Chris how are you doing

[@Annikaa..]

This is so heartwarming! The relationship between the two of them is so much like our rescue German Shepherd and my mom, we got her after our other German shepherd got killed. She was so terrified of people, my mom was the one who would drag her out of her cage to eat and drink water bc she was to terrified to come out. And my mom was the one to pet her the most. She loves my mom so much and sometimes will only listen to my mom😂. We got her around the age of 1 years old, now she around 12 years old! We love her so much💞

[@teesagirl]

I don’t think I could foster animals. I would get attached and wouldn’t want to say goodbye

[@raymondgerlach3148]

That's why I couldn't work in an animal shelter. I'd want to take them all home with me. And for the ones who died, it would break 💔 my heart. 😢

[@firesign4297]

I could have never! Let her Go😪💛

[@raymondgerlach3148]

I feel the same way. Love 💘 all those puppies [no matter how old ].

[@thiccbumblebee]

It's hard but just know you did everything with love to give them preparations for good homes

[@thetoygirls8970]

Same I love dogs too much 🐶🐕🐩❤️

[@Kanooodledoodle]

My heart broke a little for her at the end when she was leaving in the car, probably wondering what was going on. Thank you all for what you do ❤️

[@jeanfogle7283]

Same here i was looking at her face. Wish they gave updates.

[@aproposinkognito9169]

Me too, poor baby....after such a long time with strong bondings getting a new place is cruel ...bit like furniture, just giving it away.

[@maryh10]

Apropos Inkognito They’re not giving her away like furniture, they fostered her and brought her back to health, then found her a forever family. This opens a space for the next dog that needs the same kind of care. What they did was selfless, not cruel. How many dogs have you helped this year?

[@TK-zc5wu]

Yes so 😢 as she just learn to trust someone !

[@TK-zc5wu]

@@maryh10 true but also feel for dog having learnt for once to love someone must feel like being abandoned

[@foxwonderland8467]

I just loved how she would spin and lay down again! Every dog has such adorable personality. She loved you so much you brought her back to life and showed her what love and kindness truly is. Bless you and your husband. Such great work you do for dogs in such need of that special care. Bless you both❤️🙏❤️🌺🌼🌺❤️🙏❤️

[@andreag566]

Me too!!😊😇🙌🙏🕊✝️👑

[@librawilliams2261]

Breaks my heart to hear those dogs barking and howling in the backround

[@chryssesandchaos]

I could never be a foster parent for dogs, I'd never want to let them go. 😭

[@cancercell2753]

We all have to let go eventually

[@cocotaveras8975]

Chryssesandchaos SAME

[@noelrowlands274]

same...i love the doggos so much!!!

[@leelee5511]

Ditto

[@ladysphinx5908]

I have fostered a few animals over the years. We teach them basics of obedience and house training and then find them a good home. Most dog I took in were animals no one wanted because of behaviour problems. If we don't find the foster babies forever homes we can not take other dogs in that would otherwise be but down. It can take up to a year before a dog is ready to go to e new home.

[@correct_lee]

When she got adopted she was like wait wtf!! Who are these random people taking me awaaayyyy 🤧😭

[@emilyc7303]

Correct Lee temporary confusion but she will have a full and happy life thanks to her foster parents

[@randallflagg3700]

When she got taken from the shelter she looked way more scared. If that experience didn't traumtize the doggo, then a new owner won't either.

[@jaylyndortch620]

SHE IS JUST HAVING FUN BRUH

[@bobtheshihtzu9409]

Poor baby, I’m glad she got back on her feet again and she was shown what love really is🥰

[@sherrysabin8572]

What these foster parents for these animals is just amazing, giving them a second chance at life! This just warmed my heart!!😊❤

[@SB-wr9vu]

I feel bad for all the dogs that never got this kind of love :(

[@mosquitogobrrr4703]

I don’t feel bad for PEOPLE who doesn’t give others this kind of love

[@gviedma4100]

@michael anthony , so go and give love to PEOPLE. Video is about a DOG

[@aparajitadasgupta662]

@@KORUPTable That's toxic bro XD

[@bankai4735]

KORERAWR Toxic can also mean a toxic environment like this comment section

[@aparajitadasgupta662]

@@KORUPTable wtf are u talking about ??? The person u replied to first meant all the beggars and poor people who experience the same thing as these poor dogs ... What are u saying ... Internet words are chemicals !! Dood r u drunk ??

[@virtual4desires]

Don't understand how some humans could be so cruel to a lovable creature who will show you unconditional love. I will never understand it, i will say this and thank god for good people to come to the rescue of these awesome creatures. Karma will come to those who wrong them.

[@jalapenopoggers8310]

God is cruel

[@ainzooalgown7589]

And are you a vegetarian because the cow, pig, chicken you eat is someone else's lovable creature.

[@xavier_got_ya9169]

@@jalapenopoggers8310 1st off, love the Bloodborne reference, 2nd, God doesn't exist.

[@caleytaylor1778]

Yeah I agree I love dogs and would defend them ❤❤❤

[@jalapenopoggers8310]

@@xavier_got_ya9169 epic my dude 😉

[@undeadondine1977]

It was heart-rending to see the shape she was in at the beginning; I'm so happy this little one was was saved and finally got some much needed love🤗💗 It's always beautiful to see compassionate hearts in action, and the wonderful changes that come after👍

[@loganbrown6184]

I think that it's so cool that Whitney Cummings, a decently well known comedian, fosters pets and helps them find forever homes. Now I'm gonna watch some of her stand-up. Side note so glad that this beautiful girl doggo got better.

[@optimistprime7897]

There is no way I wouldn't keep her. I'd be afraid she'd be too traumatized to be separated from the person who helped heal her

[@quirkyblackenby]

I’m sure she’ll be okay. She seems very resilient

[@barbracalvin243]

I agree, she didn’t seem happy to leave. I can’t help but feel it’s cruel for them to bond with her and then just have someone take them away.

[@barbracalvin243]

@@DavidRobinson-ou8fh I get what you saying, you are right. Still don’t think I could let go.

[@MakeupFeen101]

IKR?!

[@ClxwningAr0und]

What dog is she

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

“I get why you’re scared of people. People are scary.” MEEEEEEEE

[@BothHands1]

same

[@LordSkella]

Same Big mood!

[@loribabich4839]

People abused that dog....

[@1H3LLB0UND1]

Lori Babich I never said they didn’t. I know that, I was agreeing with what the woman said.

[@JB-nj7nq]

@Dalim Mont guns don't solve a problem with humanity's issues

[@talister106]

They know when their loved and the transformation begins. Well done.

[@splotbang8296]

To the critics of this lady who think it's somehow cruel to give the dog away to foster owners, the dog will quickly adapt provided the new owners are attentive to the dogs needs. This lady is doing great work in saving and then finding owners for dogs stuck in pathetic circumstances. That's the feel good ending you should appreciate.

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

Whitney gives so many animals their life back with loving families. She does some awesome work.

[@BothHands1]

i had no idea! she's been my favorite comedian for over a decade, but i've only really kept up with her standup. i don't have cable tv, so unfortunately i couldn't support her in those endeavors. but now i find out she's literally kitten lady for dogs?? does she have a channel where she does animal rescue vids, or only comedy? omg what a queen. my fangirl levels are reaching new heights lol

[@DarlingMissDarling]

@Miles Davidson **eyeroll**

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

@@BothHands1 right? I've been a fan of her for a long time. I didnt know she was a foster for pets until I subbed to the dodo, and all of a sudden, she's in multiple videos. She's an awesome person. It makes me like her that much more.

[@ViperChipz]

Whitney looked exactly like the dog, she should have kept her!

[@ROOKTABULA]

@Miles Davidson It's okay to prefer men, Miles. You don't have to front by attacking pretty women.

[@vanessashaw6912]

They only get the "zoomies" when they are truly feeling loved.

[@lunoxyajpw2679]

Ahh yes

[@benjamin.25junkie57]

also when you feed them cheap food thats full of sugar!!! I know thats not the case here.

[@freyaz3610]

Yay coz mine gets the zoomies too! My family even calls it that😂

[@acer8405]

@@freyaz3610 what is zoomies

[@freyaz3610]

@@acer8405 its when the dog gets a sudden burst of energy and just starts running around everywhere and its so funny and cute😂

[@torihart6402]

Her WRINKLY face is adorable!! I've always wanted to adopt a dog in need. Thank you everyone who has the heart to take care of these animals!

[@paul-ne1bh]

You have given her more love than she could ever have ,she has taken to you vary well she has trust in you that is a gift

[@vadepierce1273]

Anyone else just love how her personality came out?!?!?😖😭😖😭 so wholesome my heart 💗

[@pacegraciejiujitsuacademy8291]

No

[@punsiemckale6690]

Such an ugly fucking dog

[@punsiemckale6690]

@Beef Cheeks what about my mom? She was an idiot that hung herself.

[@lelouchvibritannia2300]

Punsie Mkale Oh my...

[@punsiemckale6690]

@Beef Cheeks lol don’t care

[@m3rrys0ngstr3ss]

When pets start being little weirdos (Whitney's words, not mine), that's when you know they're gonna be ok!

[@geog229]

Yes- it means they can be their own goofy selves! Love it!

[@joseantoniolago5857]

That's the reason why I love mines, LOL.

[@spicymeatball3563]

perhaps you are the one entranced by your own reflection.

[@brendadavis4923]

Malx Jay You’re description doesn’t even make sense considering that she spent weeks rehabilitating this dog.

[@robcharuk2351]

@@malxjay8973 go back to bed dummy

[@phylvalen9991]

Ahhh it's miraculous to see an animal come to life again after being shown human love. Amazing that they would ever trust us again. Thanks for giving her all the love and TLC she needed so much 🌺🌺🌺

[@paranoiak700]

SHES SO CUTE HOW COULD ANYONE ABUSE THIS ABSOLUTE ANGEL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@knittersknots]

She had such a sad, scared and confused look on her face when she left in the car. 💔 they need to do an update video in her new home.

[@MissyYoko]

Janna M This poor animal should have stayed put. Separation anxiety already. I wish I had never watched this 😢

[@conniemcmurry9589]

Yes, we need an update on this situation.

[@Starfishxoxo]

@@MissyYoko Same. This video was a waste of time if the dog was going to be put somewhere else....

[@mariposaswallowtail4410]

Ikr?

[@DinoHF79]

I cried, she just started to trust people & she gets pulled away, poor doggie.

[@ambercatren5553]

I don't think I could let her go... and I hope that she isn't heartbroken leaving Whitney

[@boominator64]

Amber Catren I was thinking the same thing. Would like to know if the new owners had any problems. The look on her face as she drove away with her new family broke my heart.

[@Susi-Saks]

@@boominator64 Ditto... kinda sad...

[@kimmorgan7380]

how could let her go

[@mywingsareyours]

@@kimmorgan7380 that's the life of being a foster. Can't keep em all. Plus, this way she has a forever home and they can rehabilitate even more needy pups

[@kericaswell6084]

That part broke my heart too. She looked sad and confused

[@Michi_L]

i wonder what she was thinking when she was given away, after she found such a beautiful home... :'(

[@lucyleary4356]

She was thinking these new people have love for me too...and oh look a place not crowded with other dogs so I can get more loving attention;)

[@user-db8np1er4s]

People if you want to be the best you always help and protect animals at any expense. Even with your life.

[@microwave7680]

it looks so satisfying when you see the improvement in her belly, how she looks so healthy😢😤😊

[@yousimp9421]

Glory영광 And her face, isn’t as red anymore!

[@felixrosana1801]

Yes!! So satisfying to see them get better after being so miserable

[@txdestroyer-tt4ov]

I thought I was looking at a baby camel or something through the thumbnail when I realized it was a dog it literally shattered my heart

[@tuckrex2038]

I knew it was a dog I just couldn’t make out what I was looking at. The head is at an angle where the dog just looks like a pile of flab.

[@babineaux.]

Literally

[@alastorradiodemon173]

No offense but the thumbnail scared me for a second then i read the title and watched the video. It was cute

[@theitchyandscratchyshow1226]

Ye i undersrand how u all didnt know what it was. I think the breed is a Shar Pei (something in there blood makes them wrinkly) I know this as i have had two Shar Peis over my lifetime.

[@cocoaexists]

I thought i was looking at a new nether update

[@gwen0444]

Bless the foster family and the forever family…I cannot help but cry when I see videos like this.

[@Sweetjudiblueyes]

Beautiful! So important to show that we are all redeemable!

[@Dadude-ff9ie]

“I know why you find people scary” “They are scary”

[@sm173r6]

Social anxiety in a nutshell

[@denji6975]

@@msdadsfsx ????

[@playboicartiislove]

True.

[@wendynicklin7693]

Couldn't have said it better

[@youssarianwhisker2679]

The voice and the whine from the chick would also scare me

[@karenhawkins6311]

Foster parents are the best thing ever, but I can’t help wondering how that poor dog doesn’t feel abandoned all over again being sent to a new home. She had no idea that the people who gave her a reason to trust humans again were only going to be temporary. 😢

[@Bossmanrocks]

I agree. It should have been done over a period of time where the dog could become accustomed to her new owner.

[@honeycomb937]

@@Bossmanrocks i'm fairly sure they did that. it seems like they've done this before and that they're experienced, so there's no way they didn't know to do that.

[@dynasyss]

It's a sacrifice that must happen because that way, the foster parents can foster more dogs. Foster parents truly are heroes, id imagine it's super hard to let go of an animal you saved from the brink of death

[@2Addicted2You]

I always felt this way too. This crosses my mind every single time. "You helped fix me and now when I'm all better, you leave me too?" I just can't fathom

[@karenhawkins6311]

xDynasys, you’re right and I understand, but the dogs don’t.

[@craftyartist3068]

That poor baby! She was so lucky she found you to care for her and bring her back to life. Good Job!

[@maibalzitch4086]

I love it when these puppers begin hitting the zoomies. Pure happiness for the Pupper Doggos

[@hendrikasunqrout571]

She was painfully thin. When she finally got the zoomies made me laugh and cry all at once. She is so very pretty now. Have a wonderful life Violet, you deserve it!!!

[@shariffbrown04]

♥️

[@backtoyousk]

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[@LaCrownedGamer]

For people wondering about the foster transfer. Rest assured you go through many protocols just to become a foster parent, including how to let them go to their forever home. Many places have the forever home picked out within the 1st month of fostering. They introduce them slowly till they can get to the point of transfer. The dogs or cats will be confused or sad but that usually only happens for the first few days, which is why most forever families are encouraged to super attentive during this point. Some fosters will do a weening off period as well, they will visit the new home for about 2 weeks, while increasing amount of time between visits. If the dog or cat is having a particularly hard time the families reassess their options from there. A lot of these lovely animals will live years and years with their forever home. A few days of being confused is a minor thing in the grand aspect of leading a happy life. Foster parents of any caliber are amazing, they also feel the sting of having to leave these animals, but they do it so they can help the next litter of kittens who lost their mom or the next puppy who was neglected, they know it will hurt to say goodbye, but it is a a necessary sacrifice to help those in need. They are heros heroes through and through.

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

Thanks for explaining this so well! I always wondered how abused animals learned how to trust their forever families after being helped so much by a foster family.

[@dae3742]

I'm a foster parent and it's heartbreaking for us to see them go, but knowing we're helping makes it worth it :)

[@BOB-wx3fq]

Wish people cared the same about all the orphan kids hitting ages where no one will ever want them

[@tana5098]

Such a wonderful act of kindness towards the neglected animals of the world. Kudos to them for helping the healing process begin.

[@Adloquiem]

Thank you for the explanation! I was confused at the end of the video

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍I’m glad she found human servants to love her with a face only love can love. 😂 I’m so happy she’ll have a forever home. 💝

[@mariemachado7428]

This brings tears to my eyes.beautiful dog.god bless you for all you did for this angel

[@dimsumdensum4985]

Kudos to the woman who brought Violet back from the brink. She was literally skin and bones at the beginning, and by the end, you couldn't see her ribs anymore. Thank you.

[@thomasaghotmail]

Whitney Cummings. An actor and comedian. Funny woman.

[@iseeyou3635]

The world needs more people like this women God bless

[@vitaminademorango]

Amen ❤

[@SweetColo]

Daniel Pacheco is she Whitney Cummings?

[@engineergaming1669]

Pam Acourt is that an actual last name “C U M M I N G S”

[@somedude2151]

king of memes who calls their kid Cummings

[@kaboomkomicsofficial7022]

*woman

[@michels.chapman9882]

To the two people who adopted this dog thank you. I don't know how to thank you enough for showing Humanity Anne loved to this dog.

[@edwardharley9]

What a beautiful beautiful soul that dog has... and Madam, so do you.

[@ProbablyDrizz]

the saddest parts are one, the dogs story, and seeing how cute they are. Then two, watching the dog get attached then having to get rehoused.

[@pokermon5400]

that dog is anything but cute

[@byanita]

but a dog rehoused is a new opportunity for them to help a new dog in need

[@ProbablyDrizz]

Anita Henriquez ya, i understand why they do it... but it still sad tho

[@byanita]

@@ProbablyDrizz I feel sadder for all the dogs that may never get help 😢 we don't deserve them

[@ProbablyDrizz]

Anita Henriquez I wish I could have a dog, but i don’t know if i’d be able to take the time and care for it, and I know that sounds bad, but it’s the sad truth.

[@jonathanallard2128]

SO sad the dog then leaves with other people. She's like, Wtf? But I love that lady who saved me!!

[@graceygrumble]

If she hadn't been nursed back to health and happiness, nobody would have wanted her. Her foster people can take in three dogs at a time, for three months. They can help 12 dogs a year. That's selflessness at its finest.

[@seascape0881]

I know she did have that poor, sad look on her face 😢 and I bet it was hard to let her go not knowing if the family would be as good to her. Bless her heart, I pray she has a happy, healthy life!

[@505LandOfEntrapment]

Exactly as you said it! I'm feeling sad for that cute little doggie! I'm sure that doggie is feeling confused, too! And we have no idea if doggie is getting love or torture!

[@justjosie8963]

It was SO wrong.

[@justjosie8963]

@@graceygrumble exactly. Why give the dog to someone who just wants to drive off with a perfect specimen. When I fostered my Rottweiler, EVERYONE looked at her all scrawny with rough coat, drooping head, told me I was crazy having that thing. A year later, they were amazed at the beauty she had become, but I saw the beauty all along. 💜

[@DDuck-sg2tx]

Been an admirer of Whitney Cummings for a long time. I like her even more, now.

[@dodielovett]

shar peis are my favorite breed...it is hard to imagine how she was so neglected...bless her heart

[@helene420]

The original woman who adopted Violet (after she was fostered by Whitney) passed away, now she has new owners. As mentioned in the text below the video, her original IG account was "wrinkledragon" where you can see her pictures there and that account is still up, but now her new owners are a couple w kids and can be found on IG @ivyylush and @emil.jay She's looks like she's doing great everyone! I've seen so much handwringing about her on this thread, please relax! Violet has a forever home where she is loved and adored which is well deserved!

[@lcbrittain]

I really believe that the kindness dogs experience goes into a kind of stored up memory of kindness, creating an optimistic expectation. So the kindness received from a foster parent although specifically related to a person at the time, can be added to with later kindnesses from other owners. As someone commented elsewhere, fostering isn’t about us, it’s about creating and adding to that store of kindness memories which the dog can transfer to its present owner. Dogs do get attached to people, of course they do, but they also live in the moment, and if the kindness continues, the attachment drops and becomes gratitude and their world continues to be benign.

[@helene420]

@@lcbrittain Yes, exactly. 💜

[@JaeSwift10JamellaSwift]

I don't see how anyone could foster. I get too attached. I'd be like "There's been a change of plans, Violet's mine now".

[@misshoneynevercame4832]

Same. She seems like a great companion.

[@dxtrum]

Feel like that's why most animal fosters have tons of pets, it gets to the point where they just can't have anymore

[@youwannaknoweh]

Exactly..

[@youwannaknoweh]

But that’s the reason I couldn’t do it either

[@Alex-hy2zc]

Every dog that you let go to their forever home means another dog in the pound you can potentially save, would be hard to let go though

[@deboraht7348]

I cried because of her abuse and cried because of the love she was shown and how she grew from that love. Tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

[@glyles3747]

Wow, what a big transformation. Violet is beautiful. I'm glad she found a forever home thanks to her foster parents. You guys are awesome. GOD bless you.

[@carolynbrown7530]

Best feeling in the world when you see a dog realize that they are finally living the dream

[@mattsmith3835]

I wish I could personally save and adopt every single abused dog that needs me. Dogs are such an amazing gift from God, I’ll never ever know how anyone can ever mistreat and abuse a dog. All dogs do is love us unconditionally. Anyone who would deliberately harm a dog is a soulless monster!

[@bradley8258]

Matt Smith don’t forget that if you swipe peanut butter on your balls they will lick it off with no hesitation

[@crackhead6642]

@@bradley8258 only single horny weirdos do that 💀

[@christinemarquez8360]

Agreed, any and all animals

[@chrisjames7089]

@@bradley8258 all I got to say is that chipmunks sure like my nuts.

[@bobababy6089]

@@bradley8258 omg 😂😂😂 i was crying with the comments and you came with this comment of yours

[@markcharney3556]

The personality of this dog is just beyond words amazing! So rewarding to see her open up, be happy, and so affectionate. I really hope the new owners treat her well

[@stushShulamite]

Violet really made me smile. She is one of the most playful, fun pups I have ever seen on The Dodo especially as she plays with the other dogs, & it was all accomplished by this woman’s love. Wow! What a wonderful person she is. Violet is a treat❤️🇨🇦

[@yopi_yopi]

It must be hard to be a foster family and see the pets leave. The pets too must be so confused ;-;

[@ClownBiden]

Yayoi Vixen I think it’s bad for the dog . They warn up to ppl just to get taken away from the ppl the dog just learned to trust

[@aseelpetstv]

You're right. 👍❤

[@distel7582]

Yes Yayoi, thinking the same... 😔

[@ljduk7595]

I think that too. I wonder if they feel rejected once again. Bless this doggy, she’s cute

[@cocolime6496]

@@ljduk7595 I'm subscribed to a foster for dogs, and she takes certain steps to make sure the dog she fosters doesn't integrate fully with the pack and so it doesn't get too attached

[@slice1419]

I could never be a foster parent. I'd never be able to give them up

[@blkbushirishwhiskey]

It is VERY tough giving them up.

[@slice1419]

@@blkbushirishwhiskey im sure thats why I couldnt do it.

[@slice1419]

@Mae Sousa i know but I just couldn't myself. Id want to keep them all.

[@elsaperea8947]

exactly me too

[@slice1419]

@Tigray Adey Riiiiight. 😑

[@samjohnson4609]

God Bless You All!!! How sweet of you to take your time with these precious animals

[@heatherwhatever7714]

It was sad that my dog was in a cage but that afternoon he was chasing a butterfly. It’s been a joy to give him what he didn’t have. He knew words like shelter and if someone asked me about where he was from he would hide under the kitchen table.

[@Lisa222aries]

My husband, who loves animals more than people, asks me how I can watch these videos. It's the ending, they always have happy endings and I love seeing dogs given a second chance. People who foster dogs and nurse them back to help are the best kind of people.

[@AmieB2005]

Yea, but then they make me think of all the animals that never got a chance. The ones hit by traffic on the side of the road because some ahole didn't bother stopping after running them over. People deserve death and no good deed will change that.

[@raymondgerlach3148]

It's easier for me to remember a dog's name than a person's. Of the 6 dogs in my apartment srairwell, I know 5. One of those is mine. 🤩😉😜✨❤🎉

[@buddythetalkingbichon6744]

Lisa W I agree with you 100%

[@raymondgerlach3148]

@@AmieB2005 Some, not all. Some actually stop to help.

[@reaping-yeeting8638]

There’s a special place in hell for whoever made that dog that skinny.

[@epic7783]

Eowul hunger

[@TheGizmoSystem]

that is very correct

[@tritanbarackle]

Malnutrition is a nice guy though, don't think he deserves hell.

[@anitaaustralia]

Hope so

[@feero9680]

Sometime i question about the existance of god and hereafter but these kind of stuff makes me believe such things exist

[@thomasaghotmail]

That pup CAME ALIVE at Whitney's house!! How awesome!! I trust a dogs instincts with people about a thousand times more than anyone else's.

[@ReadwithChimey]

Bless those people who helped her. And I curse those who are responsible for torturing this friend.

[@EmoEmu]

Such a kind soul. I'll never understand how anyone can do this to such a fantastic creature.

[@melodiefrances3898]

I know. The selfishness and intitlemement is sickening.

[@annalisa14]

You’ll never understand until you also understand what makes serial killers. It’s something that will shed a light....

[@brendablake5655]

🐁🐺

[@jareddd7595]

I could understand

[@jeraleewood5969]

ME EITHER! OUR PETS ARE, " LOVED TO DEATH!"

[@fatdad64able]

I just couldn't have given her away. This is no critique to the foster parents.

[@holdencazes5208]

Feels so weird reading this and seeing the profile picture...

[@aless4878]

Anton Chigurh I know she’s so very cute those eyes melted my heart

[@iandavid7730]

Agreed. Takes a special kind of person to be a foster. Got to love unconditionally, put in all the hard work and then let the animal go to it's true forever home. You're kind of a rehab centre, a halfway house and I don't think I could put that much of me into caring for something I would have to say goodbye to. But on the flipside you get to do this work again and again and take an animal that's neglected and afraid and traumatised and show it there's another way.

[@joannemurdock7899]

Thank u Whitney for FOSTERING and loving violet Thank u to the caring people who adopted this sweet gourgous gal!

[@alesiaaugust6130]

What a sweet little angel. I don't know how anyone could have done that to her. Thank goodness for wonderful kind people who put the babies lives back together!

[@mr.nibblenips4231]

I could never be a foster parent. Be too hard to say good bye.

[@jonathanallard2128]

I'd end up keeping them all

[@UserX860]

oh yes man 😣

[@joannewilson1021]

I'd never let them go.

[@chronos401]

People usually don't develop the same close emotional bond with animals as the number increases. The first two may be hard, but the rest should not be. The brain quickly adjusts to establishing a more distant relationship like happens between a doctor and patient. Restoring an animal's health and life is very satisfying. You'll find yourself chasing that good feeling rather than wanting to keep all of them. If the majority of people today would lose their automatic "could never" attitudes, the world would be a far better place for everyone.

[@samantha.mariam]

I thought this too but i recently rescued a cat that was the sweetest cat I’ve ever met! Unfortunately I was only visiting the country and had to go back to my own. So I knew I could only foster them (it was 1 at first but then he kept bringing his brother). I thought I’d have like a void in my heart (dramatic but if you’re an animal lover you’ll understand) when i got them adopted out but seeing them happy in their forever home where they never have to worry about all the dangers of being on the street...etc made everything worth it and there’s a sense of fulfilment. I feel like my heart has grown bigger in the process and ready to help more animals ❤️.

[@sistahcool3533]

I could never be a foster parent, I'd have 423 pets, I'd keep them all.....

[@peshahgalen2768]

Me too 🌼

[@sonamineral3508]

Same

[@bottledup5248]

Me too

[@keithkids3895]

0: me too

[@TheNaomi1201]

So true. Couldn’t do it. Heartbreak everytime they leave.

[@miriamsamaniego3335]

We have Shar Peis and they are the most loving dogs! So far, we’ve rescued four of them and they own my heart!!! I’m so glad Violet found such wonderful foster parents and then her forever home!!

[@broodyraccoon1]

What a Huge difference not just in her looks but her personality also. I love that moment when they gain confidence in themselves and in the humans around them. Oh and the way their eyes twinkle when they get the zoomies or when they play with their first toy ever!

[@Nol.]

Oh. My. God. I was like “that girl looks like Whitney Cummings” and then I looked at the name AND IT IS. Glad to know that one of my favorite comedians is such a dog lover

[@HaveL0veWillTravel]

She's a huge animal lover!!!

[@safeinmyheart1]

Me, too!

[@nicole_lovefashion175]

Man breaks my heart to see dogs abused and neglected. Such a pretty puppy.

[@pomeraniandogmacana5237]

😭

[@nonalino]

God bless you for taking care of her and loving her.

[@raquelpena3340]

What a happy ending. Thank you for people like you!!

[@yeemcgee8149]

I felt kinda bad when she went to the other family. I’m sure they love her but she went through so much with the foster family

[@Julie86Mac]

i agree. i actually burst into tears. you know she wanted to stay with them and didn't understand why she was having to go to another family. i could never let go. there's just no way.

[@Rainy78]

@@Julie86Mac I was like WHAT!?!? 😮 Poor dog! ☹️

[@Julie86Mac]

@@Rainy78 i know! it is so very sad!! Animals bond with us and see us as family, not themselves as property. And fostering is a wonderful things, but I don't think she was a candidate for being rehomed because she has such a soft and fragile spirit. She should have stayed. I fostered and was in this same situation but i realized carlee had made friends with my other pets and she had bonded with me and I knew her spirit was one of those that should not be rehomed, so two years later, she is happy and with us, in her forever home, with her forever family. This dog was hurt and her little spirit was broken, you could see it in her eyes. So upsetting.

[@Sneha-ij8rt]

Yeah she looked so confused and it was heartbreaking....but if it wasn't for the foster family adopting her she would have probably died....

[@Exten0]

She will bond with her new family and she will be in love in no time!

[@ericfinley220]

You foster a dog, and let them go to a good home, because you love them more than yourself. My kids cried many times when we let one go but they understood that every dog we let go was another dog we could save.

[@arlenmargolin1650]

I just hope these dogs can get over losing one of the loves of their lives

[@MParix]

This is real love. Thanks to be a foster family 💗💗

[@bbmnb]

And this is the same feeling that help you keep going on, the fact that you helped to save a life. Everything that breaths and/or is sentient deserves to live a good life... I also hope to be strong enough like you.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Well done kudos to u 👍🐾🐾❤️❤️

[@unalala5185]

....yeah...only the dogs don't know !!

[@lisablack8391]

Amazing! The transforming power of loving kindness , mercy, and compassion! Blessings!

[@steveclark8304]

Thank God for people/groups like this to undo the damage others have done.