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Widow of 30 Years Needs a Valentine—No One Ready for Who Steps In

Widow of 30 Years Needs a Valentine—No One Ready for Who Steps In

Summary

A Newfoundland dog in a tuxedo captured hearts on TikTok by acting as a Valentine's Day date for his owner's grandmother, who has been a widow for 30 years. The video of the dog waiting with flowers went viral, highlighting how Valentine's Day can be about different kinds of love, not just romantic.

Key Facts

  • A Newfoundland dog wore a tuxedo and held flowers as a Valentine's Day date for his owner's grandmother.
  • The grandmother has been a widow for 30 years.
  • The video shared on TikTok by the user chewythenewfie went viral with 4.5 million views.
  • The video emphasizes that Valentine's Day is not just for romantic partners but can celebrate various forms of love.
  • Stand In The Gap Ministries for Widows notes that festive days can be hard for widows and encourages thoughtful gestures.
  • TikTok viewers were touched by the dog's act, leaving 3,600 comments praising the tradition.
  • Newsweek reached out to the TikTok user for more information but could not verify all details.

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