Once you fall in love with a furry creature, that love becomes impossible to erase. Dog lover turned breeder Bethany Franco, from Fort Worth, Texas, knows this better than anyone.
When a Dachshund entered his life a few years ago, he never imagined that it would steal his heart so quickly, leading him to become a passionate Texas Dachshund breeder. Since then, many adorable puppies have come and gone, and each one has left a lasting impression.
Yet, none of those moments compare to the time when he introduced one of his Miniature Dachshunds, Dad, to his newborn son. It’s a scene that melts your heart.
A Moment of Pure Love
The birth of a child is undeniably one of the most beautiful moments in life, not only for humans but also for animals, especially dogs. Breeders like Bethany often witness the arrival of a new fur baby, and each birth feels like a special gift.
One day in August, a Miniature Dachshund puppy named Smitten was born at her Fort Worth home. The dog mom wasted no time licking the baby and showering him with love right from the start.
Bethany couldn’t help but think of Dad, who had been a bit left out of the spotlight. She decided to take the puppy over to him, giving Dad the chance to meet and lick his new son. She and her team were eager to see his reaction.
“We wanted to get his reaction and see how he would respond to his newest puppy,” Bethany shared in an interview.
Bethany filmed the touching moment with her phone, and it was so adorable that she couldn’t resist sharing the video with her Instagram followers via @lulutheween.
In the video, viewers see the tiny brown puppy approach his dad, who can’t contain his happiness. He feels an overwhelming surge of love.
When the puppy gets close enough, Dad sniffs him for a few seconds, his confusion turning to recognition. His eyes light up with joy, and he starts licking his little one.
Perhaps the sweetest part of the video is the excited reactions of the other Dachshunds, who jump around the dad and his baby, sharing in the joy of this tender moment.
Bethany, too, was overjoyed, and her caption reflects her excitement: “Can’t believe I got this on camera.”
Reactions That Melted Hearts
Not just Fort Worth residents but viewers from across the state and around the world had the privilege of watching this heartwarming scene after Bethany shared the video on Instagram.
Many were quick to share their thoughts in the comments. Here are just a few:
“He knows it is his baby! ❤️🐾❤️😍,” one user wrote.
“He’s like…I did that. 😍🥰” another commented.
And a third chimed in with: “Doxies are just the best 😭😭.”
Bethany’s experience proves that, despite the challenges of raising these adorable creatures, moments like these are the heartwarming rewards that stay with you forever.