If you spend much time on the canine side of TikTok, you’re probably familiar with a sweet, timid rescue dog named Tiki. He first wagged his way into everyone’s hearts when he arrived in his foster home, where veteran foster mom Isabel Klee showed him how gentle and welcoming the world can be.
Several dozen viral videos later, Tiki was finally ready for adoption. After extensive deliberation, he went home with his new dog parents, Vince and Aubrie, and canine siblings Meyer and Gaia. As bittersweet as it was to see the Internet’s favorite foster duo parting ways, it’s also extremely exciting to see Tiki starting his next chapter.
On June 16, Tiki’s parents shared a heartwarming and emotional update from the pup’s first week at home. Every video on his new TikTok account, @tikiplustwo, is worth reaching for the tissues, but this priceless check-in, which includes the sweetest cuddles and guitar serenades, has people positively bawling!
@tikiplustwo It’s officially been one week since we brought Tiki home, and each day he lets a little more of his sweet, silly personality shine through. From breakfast zoomies to bedtime cuddles, he’s slowly but surely finding his confidence. #gotikigo #tiki #rescuedog
There’s no doubt that Tiki is in his perfect home. His parents are letting him take the lead during interactions, and they’re encouraging him with every piece of cheese they can find. Cheese is the way to this dog’s heart!
Anyone who’s kept up with Tiki’s adventures knows that it took him weeks just to feel ready to let someone pet him. The fact that he’s cuddling with his new mom after merely a week is a testament to the little dog’s bravery and his foster family’s dedication.
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Even Isabel, Tiki’s foster mom, couldn’t believe her eyes! She commented, “Vince playing him music. The bed cuddles. I am not well!”
Tiki’s fans are holding back sniffles while watching him thrive, but we also can’t help but smile while watching his personality shine through. This dog’s zoomies are too cute, and I just about gasped when he stole Vince’s belt!
“Tiki proves once again that he’s the world’s bravest little man,” one commenter agrees. “Also, was he chewing on a belt? Is he comfortable enough to do crimes?” He really has come so far!
However, this is only the beginning of Tiki’s silly shenanigans. Only time will tell what kind of trouble he’ll cause once he’s even more comfortable in his loving forever home. Happy tails, Tiki!
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