The internet has fallen head over heels for a woman's selfless act during a vacation in Greece that led to her returning home with more than she originally brought. immediately noticed two small, stray dogs when she arrived at her hotel in Greece. Admiring their adorableness, she quickly started falling in love and the feeling was reciprocated.
"After that, they were following me almost all the time and waiting outside of my hotel, etc.," she told via TikTok. "I just knew I would do anything to get them home.
" Their eyes spoke to her, begging her for love and attention. The next thing she knew, she was flying home to Finland with the two . The July 29 TikTok video shows the stray dogs when she first met them in Greece, followed by a picture from the airplane.
The last photo shows those same strays now with sitting on a bed. She turned their lives upside down in the best way possible. She noted it was a long process, but she would do it again in a heartbeat.
The caption reads: "My best decision ever." The photo of the dogs in their new home compared to what they looked like in Greece is a night and day difference. Their eyes are more expressive as they've finally learned what it feels like to be loved.
Their coats are bright. And they don't seem to mind rocking the decorative bows on their collars. The heartwarming rescue shared on reached over 317,200 views, 58,100 likes and nearly 900 comments as of Wednesday.
"These two miracles were waiting for their angel," said a viewer, while a second pointed out: "They look so happy now." Others were thrilled to see this rescue especially since Greece faces a large stray animal problem. One person commented: "Omg.
Strays in Greece are treated awful. Thank you for giving them a lovely home." A 2023 the estimated number of stray animals in the country is 3 million; however, that number is quickly approaching 4 million.
Stray cats and dogs have become a norm in the country. In fact, many tourists associate the beautiful islands and hilly coasts with strays lurking about. One even .
These animals are unlikely to bother residents and visitors, but those who give them attention quickly learn these strays become attached. This wouldn't be the first time a person on holiday finds them coming home with more than their belongings. Earlier this year, a group of friends went to Mexico but when everyone else was returning home one woman stayed.
She fell in love with a stray dog and , who is now back in the United States living his best life. Travel Snippet shares caution for those wanting to lend a helping hand to stray animals. Stray dogs might be carrying diseases.
It's common for them to be covered in ticks, fleas or bacteria. If you do contact their fur, wash your hands as soon as possible. And while not everyone can bring an animal home with them, there are still ways to help if interested.
Try reaching out to a local animal rescue or shelter for assistance..
