Woman Rescues Look-Alike Pup from Euthanasia List, Viral Joy Ensues

Quick Smiles:

• A compassionate woman from Dallas, who is already a foster dog parent, discovered a dog that looked strikingly like her former pet on a euthanasia list, and she quickly decided to adopt her.
• The woman, popularly known as @whitneysdogs on TikTok, has made a substantial impact on social media with her video gaining over 112,900 views.
• The adopted pup, whom she named Glinda, successfully underwent surgery and now lives comfortingly with her new owner.

@whitneysdogs

I met a dog this weekend on the euthanasia list that reminded me of my heart dog, Luna. Luna was the reason why I started doing rescue over a dozen years ago. Meet Glinda, a mama dog who found herself on the euthanasia list due to lack of space as well as clear medical issues in her mammary area, likely due to overbreeding. She is a medium-sized, gray-muzzled, shy, black with brown speckles kind of dog. Well, I knew immediately that she was coming to my house. She got the surgery she needed to remove multiple masses, and is now safe at home with me recovering. She tinkles when she sees me so I know we are going to have a good time here! I can’t wait to share her journey with you guys. This one is for you, Luna ❤️ Follow @whitneysdogs for more foster glow-ups! #dogrescue #shelterovercapacity #helpingshelterdogs #fosteringsaveslives #heartsandbonesrescue

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In a fascinating series of events, the Dallas woman caused a stir on social media by sharing her story of adopting a dog from a euthanasia list. Remarkably, the dog she adopted looked almost identical to a beloved dog she had previously owned.

In a TikTok video posted on July 15 by user @whitneysdogs, she can be seen browsing through a list of dogs targeted for euthanasia. The surprise? She finds a dog that looks remarkably like a dog she once owned. This prompts her, a woman who also operates her own animal rescue and fosters dogs, to adopt the look-alike immediately.

“POV: you’re scrolling the shelter euthanasia list and find a replica of your previous dog. Found her [in real life],”
The video’s text overlay captures this moving moment.

As the video continues, it shows the dog gradually becoming more comfortable with her potential new owner. The video’s caption states,
“Letting her decide if she wants to say hi. I think she does. Still a little nervous. Ok I think we are friends now. You’re coming to my house immediately.”

A subsequent update revealed that the newly adopted pet, Glinda, had several health issues, including several masses that required surgical removal. Nonetheless, the enthusiastic woman assured viewers that they were prepared to face these challenges and that Glinda was now making herself at home.

“She is sick and has a couple of masses that need to be removed. But we are going to get that taken care of! Let’s go!! We are home. She tinkles when she sees me. You’re safe with us. Meet Glinda! Saved in honor of Luna.”

In the video’s caption, the adopter shared: “Luna was the reason why I started doing rescue over a dozen years ago. Meet Glinda, a female dog who found herself on the euthanasia list due to overpopulation and clear medical issues, likely due to overbreeding. She is a medium-sized, gray-muzzled, shy, black dog with brown speckles.

“I knew immediately that she was coming to my house. She had the necessary surgery to remove multiple masses and is now safe at home with me recovering. She tinkles when she sees me, so I know we will get along well! I can’t wait to share her journey with you. This one is for you, Luna.”

These personal stories illuminate a broader issue. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals cites an average of 17,260 pets entering U.S. shelters every day. That equates to a staggering 6.3 million each year. Despite shelters’ efforts to reduce euthanasia rates through adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavioral rehabilitation, around 920,000 surrendered animals are euthanized annually.

Several reasons are listed for dog surrenders, including age, allergies, behavioral problems, cleanup, cost, relocation, new pets, and shedding.

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