There's a first time for everything — and in Roo's case, it's knowing that she's loved.
A few years back, the sweet golden retriever was dropped off at a high-kill shelter, left to die before having never truly lived.
Still very much a puppy, she'd spent her entire life denied even the most basic pleasures, including a plaything to call her own. Fortunately, that changed when she was rescued by her new dad, Brian Beker.
"Roo the one-year-old rescued Golden Retriever who never had any toys, or so much as anything to chew, grew up imprisoned, starved and neglected," Becker wrote while sharing a charming video of Roo's happy new life. "This is the first time she gets to choose her own toy at a pet shop."
Roo has come a long way since this video was first uploaded to YouTube in 2012. She's since become a poster pup of sorts, highlighting what beautiful things can result when a shelter dog is given a chance.
A few years back, the sweet golden retriever was dropped off at a high-kill shelter, left to die before having never truly lived.
Still very much a puppy, she'd spent her entire life denied even the most basic pleasures, including a plaything to call her own. Fortunately, that changed when she was rescued by her new dad, Brian Beker.
"Roo the one-year-old rescued Golden Retriever who never had any toys, or so much as anything to chew, grew up imprisoned, starved and neglected," Becker wrote while sharing a charming video of Roo's happy new life. "This is the first time she gets to choose her own toy at a pet shop."
Roo has come a long way since this video was first uploaded to YouTube in 2012. She's since become a poster pup of sorts, highlighting what beautiful things can result when a shelter dog is given a chance.
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i cant beleive the cruelty of so many people on this planet so much evil in their bones to mistreat so many gorgeous beautiful dogs i am so glad for the lovley man who has taken in this beautiful soul and shown her so much love you are a hero in my eyes thank you so much Val in Perth Western Australia
Awww that's beautiful!
Love to see some people have so much love for our best friends, THE ANIMALS. it was great thanks!
Mr Beker I just want to say thankyou for being Roos earth angel she will give you so much love xx
Awww why would anyone treat such a beautiful girl like that? My big boy has so many toys he has his own basket, I love ordering stuff online for him and when it arrives we let him open the packet, which he LOVES!
How cute
How proud she was to carry her new toy! Amazing beauty. I hope she gets over her past quickly! Gob bless. May all peoples hearts open for the beauty of all beings.
How lovely :)