In a video that has captivated millions on social media, a 2-year-old border collie mix rescue wasted no time to bond with her new owner, who had just adopted her from a local shelter to give her the life she’s always dreamed of.
The heartwarming clip shared on TikTok on May 15 under the username @chardyshardy, shows the pup, Charli, lounging on the couch with her new mom, resting her head on her chest, and holding her hands with her paws, while wiggling her tail like she’s the happiest dog alive.
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“POV [point of view]: you just brought home your new dog from the shelter,” the poster writes in the clip. “We don’t deserve dogs,” she continues in the caption.
While each dog is different, and their bonding times can very depending on their history and personality, studies suggest that dogs who are rescued from shelters tend to bond with their new owners quickly.