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Dog Slept Outside for 12 Years—Night Routine at Foster Carer's Melts Hearts

Dog Slept Outside for 12 Years—Night Routine at Foster Carer's Melts Hearts

Summary

A rescue dog named Grandmama, who lived outside for 12 years, developed a sweet bedtime routine at her foster home in New Jersey. She collects her favorite Lamb Chop toys and takes them to bed, a routine shared widely on TikTok. Grandmama is undergoing heartworm treatment and is set to be adopted soon.

Key Facts

  • Grandmama was found as a stray dog in Louisiana and had lived outside for 12 years.
  • Danielle Vitti, her foster carer, has hosted over 100 dogs in her home since the pandemic began.
  • Grandmama is undergoing treatment for heartworm disease, a serious condition affecting dogs' hearts.
  • In her foster home, Grandmama has developed a nightly routine of carrying Lamb Chop toys to bed.
  • A TikTok video of this routine gained over 667,200 views and 157,600 likes within six days.
  • The Lamb Chop toys have a soft texture that comforts dogs and remind them of their mothers.
  • Grandmama's actions and story have touched many people online, including in TikTok comments.
  • She is expected to be adopted after her treatment is complete.

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