Daughter Gets Lonely Dad A Tiny Rescue Pup And It Changes His Life For The Better

Daughter Gets Lonely Dad A Tiny Rescue Pup And It Changes His Life For The Better

Growing older can be lonely. You might lose loved ones along the way, and perhaps family starts to visit less.

Health issues, a declining mind, and other reasons can result in senior citizens feeling isolated and lonely. Thankfully, there are people out there fighting to combat senior loneliness, including one woman who found the solution with a dog.

That woman gifted her dad, 86-year-old John, a rescue puppy named Dolly. John's daughter documents their relationship on TikTok, where they have thousands of followers.

The daughter shared on TikTok that "Giving him Dolly was the best thing I ever did. The joy and comfort she brings him is just wonderful."

In one sweet video, you can see a compilation of all the things John and Dolly love to do together.

The two spend time relaxing on the couch, watching movies, napping, and even going out to eat together!

"She lights up his life, the daughter wrote in the video's caption.

You can see the two together in the video below:

@_dadanddolly She lights up his life #pomeranian #bestfriends #cute #dad #grandpa #couplegoals #pomeranians #soulmates #eldercare #elder #eldercaregiver #dogs #dogsoftiktok ♬ you are my sunshine - christina perri

While their relationship is really something special, Dolly is more than just a pet to John. As his daughter shared in a video, Dolly provides John with companionship and a reason to get up in the morning.

Loneliness is senior citizens is a real issue and between his daughter (who double as a caretaker) and Dolly, John doesn't have to face his golden years alone.

@_dadanddolly 1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely. #CompanionshipMatters #DementiaPrevention #dad #elderly #dog #friendship #love #foryou #fyp ♬ Somewhere Only We Know - Gustixa

To see more of John and Dolly in action, be sure to check out the videos below:

@_dadanddolly Their love just keeps on growing #pomeranian #buddies #bestfriends #lovedogs #cute #dad #grandpa #inseparable #couplegoals #pomeranians #soulmates #eldercare #elder #eldercaregiver #dogs #dogsoftiktok ♬ Married Life (From "Up") - Gina Luciani

@_dadanddolly Dad loves to carry his diva like this in the park when she refuses to walk. #pomeranian #dogdad #dog #dad #grandpa #caregiversoftiktok ♬ What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

@_dadanddolly Every night is date night #lifeadvice #eldercare #friendship #dogsoftiktok #dog #pomeranian #dogs #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound - Mindcast00

@_dadanddolly Getting the royal treatment #gloryoflove #dad #elderly #dogsoftiktok #spoiled #hero #pomeranian #bestfriends #love #cute #fyp ♬ Glory of Love - Peter Cetera

You can keep up with John and Dolly on TikTok, @_dadanddolly.
Malorie Thompson

Malorie works as a writer and editor in Northern California. She's passionate about food, conscious living, animal welfare, and conservation. She's worked with a variety of publications in different sectors but is happiest covering topics close to her heart. When not at her laptop, Malorie can be found enjoying picnics on the beach, hiking in the redwoods, and spending time with her rescue pup, Jax.

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