A dog owner from Spain shared the story of how two of her rescue pups became family.

In a TikTok post shared on Tuesday under the username @vlinder.spanje, the two pups, Lluvia and Danko, are photographed sitting closely on a rug together as they navigate their new exciting life together.

"Both adopted and it was love at first sight. Mr & Mrs. a match made in heaven," the video's text overlay reads, while the video's caption explains: "In their new home, love isn't just a concept; it is alive, wagging its tails and chasing sunbeams. Two strangers brought together, they weren't just dogs anymore—they became family."

The poster, Hedy Vetter, originally from the Netherlands, told Newsweek that she and her husband have so far adopted four shelter dogs in Benissa, Spain, where they live, and their pups now get to roam free on their land in the mountains.

"As in many other countries, the shelters here are overflowing with dogs and cats waiting for a loving home. That's why we chose to adopt instead of buying from a breeder. Our motto is 'don't shop, adopt.'" she said.

Lluvia was initially adopted Vetter's daughter in February 2020 after being found abandoned with her puppies in Ibiza.

"Since my daughter left Ibiza and temporarily moved in with us, Lluvia has been living with us since May 2024 and will stay here permanently," Vetter added.

The other pup in the TikTok video, Danko, was adopted in October 2021 after several previous owners returned him to the shelter. "We don't know why as he is the sweetest dog you could imagine," Vetter added.

"When Danko and Lluvia met, it was love at first sight. They are almost inseparable and enjoy a happy and free life with us in the mountains on a large piece of land, together with our other two dogs, Saffron and Bindi," Vetter explained. "They are also rescue dogs who had a rough start in life elsewhere. Together, they form a wonderful pack. They guard our property, play, sleep, and eat together."

It is estimated that over 6.3 million pets enter shelters across the United States every year, but when there is no space for them some end up being euthanized, even if they are healthy.

About 920,000 shelter pets are euthanized every year, but thanks to an increase in people who choose to adopt instead of buying, like Vetter did with her pups, this number is slowly beginning to decline.

When it comes to adopting rescue pets from shelters, there are a few myths that Blue Cross, a British animal charity, debunks on its website, like whether or not you can rehome a pet if you don't have a specific outdoor space dedicated to your fur baby.

"We don't have any fixed rules about what makes the perfect home because we know every pet and their needs are different. Dogs will need an outside area to toilet, as will the vast majority cats, but this doesn't necessarily need to be your own garden. Some cats will also need to remain indoors for health reasons," the charity writes on its website.

It also debunked the notion that rescue pets and children don't go together.

"It's actually quite the contrary in most cases. The dogs and cats in our care have often had experience living with children in a happy, loving home previously, and will make fantastic family pets," Blue Cross added.

Meanwhile, Vetter told Newsweek that her family "will always choose rescue dogs. They are the ones who truly deserve a second chance in life. They have so much love to give and are so grateful for every hug or bit of affection."

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