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Man Cries When Daughter Hands Him A Puppy To Mend His Grieving Heart

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| August 2, 2024

In Connecticut, a family was grappling with grief after losing their cherished Pit Bull mix, Penny, to cancer. The bond they shared with Penny was profound, particularly between Penny and her dad, Michael. His daughter, Victoria Barbibault, noticed her father’s profound sorrow and devised a plan to lift his spirits. In a heartfelt surprise captured in a TikTok video, Victoria enters the garage to greet her father, who is momentarily distracted. The surprise she carries into the room is a sight that instantly brings Michael to tears of joy.

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Victoria surprises her parents with a new puppy. She hands the dog to her father, and he holds the new family member in his arms. Debra, Victoria’s mother, comes running downstairs when she hears her husband, her face lighting up with delight at the sight of the tiny newcomer.

What made this puppy, whom they named Archie, even more special was his striking resemblance to Penny. Victoria, in an interview with Newsweek, shared that Archie caught her eye at a Texas rescue because of a distinctive eye patch that mirrored Penny’s—a sign, she felt, that Penny had sent them this little blessing.

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While he’ll never be a replacement for the dog they lost, they believe Penny brought Archie into their lives so they could heal. When Victoria shared this touching moment on her TikTok profile, @vixxxxxb, it resonated deeply with viewers worldwide, drawing numerous heartfelt reactions, especially upon hearing Dad’s remarks.

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“The ‘we got a good one’ made me tear up ,” commented one user, moved by the family’s story.

“Archie is gonna be so spoiled. Grandma and Grandpa will be his best friends. Thank you for loving pitties,” another viewer added, foreseeing a joyful future for the pup.

“Your dad is a walking green flag ❤️❤️❤️,” praised a third, admiring Michael’s evident love and compassion.

She Could Barely Walk or Breathe When Rescuers Found Her
She Could Barely Walk or Breathe When Rescuers Found Her

Rescuers swooped in, but when they got the pup into their care, she had lost the use of her back legs, was struggling to breathe, and weighed just around 20 pounds.

This poignant chapter in their lives highlighted the enduring love they had for Penny and their readiness to embrace new joy with Archie. Play the video below to experience this wonderful story.

Click the video below to watch this incredible story!

https://www.tiktok.com/@vixxxxxb/video/7370486669088247082?lang=en

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