Adopting any pet is a huge responsibility. But when a woman in the UK chose to take in a rescue dog from Ukraine, she knew that doing so would require an extra amount of care and patience. Since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, a number of pets have been left without a safe place to live. As a result, a number of these precious animals have found new homes in new countries.
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This includes a German Shepherd mix named Ditta Wiggles. When she was first introduced to her new home, it took a while to adjust. What stood out most, however, was her fear of going through doors. This impacted her owners’ ability to take her new places. They tried various methods to help her out but, in the end, what Ditta really needed was a friend. Find out what worked for Ditta in the sweet video below!
@dittawiggles We tried everything and I can’t believe this finally worked 🥹 @Bobbi Wiggles #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage #dogsoftiktok #dogtok #dogs #trending #viral #dad #love #happy #cute #petsoftiktok #adoption #pets #dogdad #dogmom #rescue #scared #rescuedog #adoptionjourney ♬ Sweet Heat Lightning – Gregory Alan Isakov
“Instead of returning her to the shelter, you got her a friend and saved another pup — thank you,” someone shares in reply to this heartwarming video, with another person adding, “She literally just needed someone to show her it was safe.”
Rescue Dog From Ukraine and Her Own Emotional Support Dog Go Viral
As Ditta continues to find safety and joy in her new life, she’s actually helping other pets in Ukraine, too. In 2023, she inspired her owners to start a dog boutique called Ditta & Co. They sell collars and leashes (tested by Ditta) and give 20% of the profits from each item to dog charities in Ukraine. How cool is that!?
@dittawiggles Replying to @haleyybaylee I hope she knows she is safe forever now 🥺 @Bobbi Wiggles #fyp #foryoupage #foryourpage #dogsoftiktok #dogtok #dogdancing #seniordog #rescue #rescuedog #adopt #adopted #adoption #dogs #dog #pets #pet #petsoftiktok #dancing #trending #sad #happy #scared #cute #emotional #supportdog ♬ Sweet Heat Lightning – Gregory Alan Isakov
“Them waging their tails and smacking together like high fives for tails. It’s amazing to see her open up. Thank you for giving them both a loving home,” a commentor writes, with another adding, “I cannot even imagine the trauma she endured. It is so good to know she is ok, she is safe, she is loved, and she won’t ever know terror like that again.”
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