Summary
A video of a dog named Marlee, who was once homeless, has gone viral on TikTok. Jess from Alabama is fostering Marlee and plans to care for her until she finds a permanent home. The story highlights the challenges of adopting certain dog breeds perceived as aggressive, like pit bulls.
Key Facts
- A video showing a dog named Marlee shaking while being cuddled has gained over 3 million views on TikTok.
- Marlee is cared for by a foster mom named Jess from Alabama.
- The dog is believed to be a Staffordshire terrier or pit bull, which are breeds often considered hard to adopt due to perceptions of aggression.
- Research shows foster care can increase adoption rates and decrease euthanasia for shelter animals.
- Many online users are encouraging Jess to adopt Marlee permanently.
- Studies show adopting a foster animal does not prevent volunteers from fostering more animals in the future.
- A Michigan State survey indicated that 38% of foster volunteers have never adopted a foster animal in the last decade, while another 38% have adopted one or two.
