It’s hard to walk past Speck, the adorable little dog, without pausing to take his paw.
Speck, who was once at the Bullock County Humane Society, became known for this heartwarming gesture. He would reach his tiny paw through the bars of his cage, offering it to anyone who walked by.
Desiray Miracle-Wilder, the shelter’s director, shared with The Dodo that Speck simply craved human love. When he stretches his paw out, he just wants someone to hold it. He feels sad when the person finishes cleaning his space and walks away.
Speck spent over a year and a half waiting for a family to adopt him. Despite the challenges in his life, he never lost his trust in people or animals, and always longed for affection.
Desiray mentioned that Speck, no matter who or what was around him, loved to share and receive love. He’s always eager for human contact, he’ll lie down beside someone, offer his paw, or roll over for belly rubs if he gets scratched.
One day, Desiray shared a video of Speck offering his paw, hoping to draw more attention to him. The video quickly went viral, with over half a million views.
Thanks to the video, Allie’s Hope For Paws Dog Rescue took action and helped Speck find a new home. Desiray shared the wonderful news that Speck is now living happily on a large 26-acre farm with Mike, his family, and two other dogs.
Speck’s story not only led to his rescue, but also inspired the rescue of other animals and some generous food donations. This little dog’s charm touched many hearts.
Now, Speck is overjoyed in his new home, and we hope more people will open their hearts to dogs in need, just as he did.