Couple buys new house and finds abandoned dog tied to a tree by the old homeowners
Who could abandon that sweet face?
Molly, an adorable, affectionate 10-year-old pit bull, found herself tied to a tree after her owners had abandoned her.
According to The Dodo, Molly had âalways been a loyal dog, but, unfortunately, her first family couldnât reciprocate that same love back,â and so when the house was sold, neither Molly nor the familyâs cat was chosen to move with them. While the cat was allowed to free roam outside, all Molly could do was sit and wait. Alone.
Luckily, the young couple that bought the house agreed to take the animals in as part of their closing agreement, and as soon as the papers were signed, they rushed over to check in.In a TikTok video, April Parker, the new homeowner, walks up to Molly, who is visibly crestfallen with teary eyes. But as soon as Parker begins cooing, âBaby girlâŠyouâre gonna get a new home,â the pitty instantly perks upâall smiles and tail wagging.
âWe are going to make her life so good,â Parker wrote in the videoâs caption. âShe will never be left all alone tied to a tree.â
@geaux75 The people that sold our house to us left behind their 10yr old dog they had since it was a puppy. I was so stressed we wouldnt get the house and something bad would happeb to her. We are going to maje her life so good. She will never be left all alone tied to a tree. đđą@roodytoots ⏠Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) [2018 Remaster] - Kate Bush
The video has been seen upwards of 4 million times. Countless people commented on how enraging it was to see a dog treated so carelessly.
âIâve had my dog since she was 7 weeks old. She just turned 10 a few days ago. I literally cannot imagine doing this,â one person wrote.â
Another added: âThe tears in her eyesâŠshe doesnât understand why they could just leave her, it breaks my heart. People like that shouldnât be allowed to be pet owners.â
Subsequent videos show Parker freeing Molly from her leash and introducing the sweet pup to her husband, with whom she was instantly smitten. Itâs clear that this doggo was both relieved and elated to be taken in by her new family.
Since being rescued, Molly has accompanied her new mom and dad everywhere.
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âSheâs sticking to our side,â Parker wrote. âShe wonât stop following us around. Itâs so sweet.â
Parker has created an entire TikTok channel documenting her newfound petâs journey, aptly named âMollyâs New Life,â showing Molly enjoying warm baths, plenty of treats, cuddlesâŠall the finer things in life.
But what Molly seems to enjoy most of all is car rides:
@geaux75 Taking Molly to get a treat! Stay tuned!! #mollysnewlife #goodgollymissmolly ⏠original sound - MollysnewlifeâđŸđđ
And in case youâre wondering, the kitty is doing well, too, though it still prefers to stay outdoors.
Molly also has two indoor cat siblings who instantly welcomed her into the family. The video below shows one of them, Joofus, comforting a trembling Molly with kisses during a thunderstorm.
@geaux75 We had a big storm this morning and Molly was having a hard time. Joofus got on the bed and started comforting her. It was the sweetest thing. They got snuggled up and Molly went to sleep. Animals are amazing. #mollysnewlife #petsarefamily ⏠I Won't Let Go - Rascal Flatts
It seems that Molly has gotten the safe, loving home sheâs deserved all along.
We know that animal abandonment is fairly common. According to The Zebra, almost 4 million dogs are either given up to shelters or abandoned each year. And still, itâs really hard to fathom how humans can treat such innocent creatures with such blatant disregard when they provide so much pure joy.
Thankfully, there are folks out there like the Parkers who know that taking care of animals like Molly is one of lifeâs most precious offerings.
Stay up-to-date with the rest of Mollyâs journey by following her on TikTok.
This article originally appeared on 5.31.23
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