A dog’s change in behavior after seeing her favorite veterinarian has melted the hearts of viewers online.
The 12-year-old rescue dog, named Rosie, had attempted to put on a tough act at her veterinary center, only to soften up after catching sight of her favorite veterinarian.
The clip, shared by Rosie’s owner Maria Wulf on September 12, captures the heartwarming moment and has delighted audiences online. Viewers were able to see Rosie growling and appearing fierce, before quickly shifting her demeanor upon recognizing the familiar and beloved face of her vet. The video, which spotlights the trust that rescue animals can build, has since garnered more than 216,600 views.
Rosie the senior rescue dog growls at everyone in her veterinary center. The dog’s owner told Newsweek that she calmed down after seeing a familiar face.
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“She had a very traumatic past which resulted in her losing one of her legs and as a result she is very dramatic in how she behaves with dogs and people she does not know,” Wulf, who rescued Rosie from her local rescue shelter in England in 2016, told Newsweek.
She said that Rosie’s defensive behavior is a coping mechanism from her difficult past, making her initial reactions to the veterinarian understandable. Despite Rosie’s tough exterior, Wulf describes her canine companion as “full of love” and constantly craving attention and cuddles.
“She is honestly really embarrassing to walk, though,” she added. “She loses her mind at everyone we see until she gets to the field where we play fetch, and she becomes an entirely different dog.”
This duality in Rosie’s behavior is evident in her owner’s video. In the waiting room, Rosie put on a brave front, barking and attempting to appear intimidating to those around her. However, her act quickly dissipated once she saw someone that she trusts.
Her owner’s use of a cushioned muzzle has been a practical solution to managing Rosie’s dramatic displays, ensuring peace of mind for herself and others.
“She’s nowhere near as strong as she thinks,” Wulf said. “But I had problems for years trying to get a muzzle that she would accept.”
The video has led to plenty of laughter online, as viewers poked fun at Rosie’s deep growl and how quickly it stopped.
“She was not ready for her [favorite] vet to see her other personality,” one viewer said.
Another added: “She sounds a lot bigger than she actually is.”
An overlaid text on the video reads: “When you’re tryna act vicious but your favorite vet calls you.”
Rosie had been rehomed from a Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) shelter. The RSPCA is an animal welfare charity operating in England and Wales.
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