A woman has gone viral on TikTok after finding an abandoned puppy in the woods—and then just days later, learning that he had a sibling.
Virginia Matthews (@virginiamatthews43) was walking in the woods when she came across a lone puppy. She tried to find the owner, but it became apparent that he was a stray. So, she took him home and decided to adopt him, naming him Lonely.
Two days later, she discovered he had a sibling. On June 8, she shared one of many updates filmed in the woods. The video quickly gained attention on the platform, garnering over 210,000 views.
Matthews from Taylorsville, Mississippi, can be seen playing with the puppy and explaining how she was told about a family of campers who had found another puppy in the same area. She alludes to the possibility that the puppy must be Lonely’s sibling. The campers apparently took the pup, unaware that a second one was still out there.
We had to let yall know… Lonely has a brother
Despite this, she ends her video with the message that “everything worked out,” as she feels they were meant to cross paths.
Though she named the dog Lonely, she says he won’t be alone anymore—and instead, he’ll be the one keeping her company.
On June 6, she shared an update about their first week together, which racked up 5.6 million views. The playful pup seems full of energy but is also happy to lounge around with his new owner. They live in a rural area on the edge of a forest, so he is most likely the offspring of a stray who got separated from his mother.
In a week, he has learned to trust her and now lets her pet him, stay inside at night, and is learning how to use puppy pads. She notes that she has a lot to learn, as she hasn’t had a pet for around three decades.
“But all in all, he’s a pretty good boy,” she concludes.
TikTok users flooded the comments with support, touched by the chance timing and the idea that both dogs found homes within days of each other. Others believe Lonely is a Mountain Cur, which is a highly intelligent, courageous hunting dog with strong treeing instincts, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
“I found a Mountain Cur mix way out in the woods Christmas Eve 2020. Awesome dogs, protective and super high energy. Lonely ain’t so lonely anymore!!” shared one user.
“He’s [going to] be your protector and guardian,” said another, and a third confirmed, “Rescues never forget… he is going to be the best dog ever!”
Newsweek reached out to @virginiamatthews43 for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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