Smiles can do wonders for all people. It can brighten someone’s day and, in certain instances, melt people’s hearts.
Such is the case with Herbert, the dog may be sick but he still continues to spread happiness and joy with his charming smile. And that smile and demeanor have allowed him to have many followers on the internet from all over the world.
What is even more intriguing is the fact that he was ill throughout the filming of one of his popular online videos.
Because of his medical condition, the 5-month-old puppy was in foster care. Sarah McDonald from the animal rights group PAWS disclosed that the American Staffordshire mix was contagious as he had influenza. PAWS placed him with a foster family with the expectation that it will help him with his recuperation.
At first, he was very frail, and they were really concerned about him. However, as the days passed, he regained his energy, indicating that the change in environment likely benefited him.
She was only playing with him one evening when something unexpected occurred. The foster mother of Herbert wished to test her ability to make him smile. In the video, she was telling him to “Say cheese”. This was the cue for the dog to flash his big, lovely smile for the camera. The video has amassed a staggering 300,000 views, and the numbers continue to rise as of this writing!
His foster mother received numerous inquiries about him. Some wanted to know about his medical condition and whether they could assist the dog in any way. Others wished to know whether the puppy is already available for adoption.
Currently, he is still nursing himself back to health with the help of his foster family. Hopefully, Herbert will be soon available for adoption so he could get his forever home.
Source: ABC News