Thinking about getting a pet, especially a cute, furry one, might seem pretty straightforward, don’t you think?
Usually, it involves swinging by the animal shelter, falling for the charm of a cute critter, and filling out some forms before heading home together.
But imagine you’re faced with an unexpected twist: the puppy you want to adopt has an equally adorable twin. What’s your move?
A guy from Florida discovered a genius solution to this lovable quandary.
A Fresh Start
Losing a beloved pet is incredibly tough, something Victoria Smith knows all too well. Her heart was shattered after her elderly black Lab, Bear, passed away.
It felt like a piece of her heart was gone, something irreplaceable. Sensing her pain, her boyfriend, Marcelo, sprang into action. When he found out a friend’s dog had just given birth to a litter of pups, he saw it as a chance to help heal her heart.
After discussing it with Victoria, they decided they were prepared to welcome a new furry family member.
With a name picked out, Marcelo hit the road to bring their new pup home.
A Brilliant Decision
To savor the moment their new fur baby arrived at home, Smith started filming with her phone.
“I wanted to capture him bringing the puppy home for keepsake memories, then he told me to keep recording because he had a surprise,” she shared in an interview.
The surprise was not only heartwarming but also earned them some viral fame on the internet.
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The video captured Marcelo walking in with one tiny pup and then dashing back to his car to reveal a second sibling!
It beautifully chronicles the sibling pups enjoying playful get-togethers.
“Apparently, her brother was the only pup without a new home. He’s the littlest of the bunch, and Marcelo just didn’t have the heart to split them up, so he brought both home! I was beyond thrilled—I’m a huge dog lover,” Smith said.
Now, the playful Border Colliess are inseparable.
They spend their days right next to each other, spreading joy with their contagious energy. With these two, there’s never a dull moment!
“They both have unique personalities, and we’ve completely fallen in love with them. They’re just incredible. Watching them play is a daily delight, and it’s non-stop!” Smith shared.
This is truly the most wonderful way to handle this situation.
Why choose between them when you can double the fluff and adopt both?
Marcelo’s thoughtful decision means these adorable furballs get to stay together and have a lifelong partner in play.
It really doesn’t get much better than that!