A video of a dog who formed an incredible bond with his owner’s foster has gone viral on TikTok, earning over 251,000 views.
The heartwarming footage shared to @amandaandherfosters features several clips of Artic, the rescue dog, cuddling with Daisy—a white dog who is temporarily living in their home in Frisco, Texas.
The text overlay reads: “how do I explain to him that she’s our first foster and not his new sister,” and has almost 35,000 likes.
Owner Amanda Oman, 29, told Newsweek that she rescued Daisy in May, just four days before the dog was scheduled to be euthanized.
Since then, she has provided Daisy with a safe haven to recover from a paw amputation after the dog was found abandoned in her previous home, where she was suspected to have been used for breeding.
“My vet said that she was very lucky to be alive,” Oman said. “She has been through literal hell and after everything, she is the most loving, gentle, silly, friendly, and affectionate dog.”
Oman credits Artic, an American Bulldog and American Pitbull Terrier mix, with helping Daisy feel at home. In the clip, the two appear inseparable—enjoying a puppacino together and resting side by side.
“They instantly hit it off. Now, they play together, nap together, and cuddle frequently,” she told Newsweek.
“She started to learn how to be a dog and even started picking up some of his bad habits like begging for food! Right after the full amputation, my resident dog took on the role of ‘foster nurse.’
“He’s a natural nurturer. When she came home from amputation surgery, he sat with her and gave her little comforting licks on her head, and just always made sure she was ok.
“She didn’t bark for the first few weeks but slowly she learned how to bark. She must have watched him to learn how to do it because she’s deaf and can’t hear it. She even mirrors him sometimes now too.
“You can usually find them hanging out on my balcony together, or napping on the couch. They’re very in tune with each other. If one gets up, the other watches to see what they’re doing and make sure they’re ok.”
Since being posted on July 23, the clip has been inundated with comments urging Oman to keep Daisy permanently.
One user commented: “Yeah that’s his sister. Maybe the next one can be just a foster.”
Another said: “I’m a dog foster and I hate the ‘keep her!!!’ people all the time, but I’m sorry to say, I think your dog is truly saying she’s his sister. If it works out, great, if not, you saved her life regardless.”
Oman told Newsweek she has yet to decide whether she’ll keep Daisy, explaining: “She still has a month left of healing and medications. Until she’s off all the medications, I won’t know her full, true temperament, personality or energy level.
“I see parts of it, but I owe it to her to see what kind of dog she really is to know what kind of family is best for her. If my home and life are the perfect fit for her and I know in my gut that she’s meant to stay with me, then great!
“If I find the perfect family for her that will give her everything she deserves, then also great!
“Right now, my plan is to hopefully find her forever family. Maybe that’s another family, but maybe it’s my family. No matter what, I’m going to do what is best for her. If I could keep them all, believe me, I would.
“Artic is very neutral and chill. He reads the vibe and body language of other dogs and knows when to give space or attention which is why he’s a great foster sibling.
“Together, him and I want to help as many dogs as he can.”
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