Summary
A mother named Leah Braly wanted to adopt a corgi dog for her 40th birthday, fulfilling her son Deacon’s long-time wish. After searching for a year, the family found a corgi named Hank available for adoption, and they shared a happy moment when they brought him home, which was captured in a viral video.
Key Facts
- Leah Braly wanted a corgi for her 40th birthday, partly because her son Deacon has loved corgis for years.
- The family already had a golden retriever named Teddy.
- Corgis are rare in animal shelters in the U.S., making adoption difficult.
- After a year of searching, they found Hank, a corgi whose owner was reenlisting in the military and needed to find a home for the dog.
- The family met Hank and quickly fell in love with him.
- A video of the kids reacting to meeting Hank went viral on TikTok with over 171,000 views.
- Hank has now settled into the family and fits in well with the children and their dog Teddy.
- The family feels happy that Hank found a permanent home with them.