When 81-year-old Lorrie lost her husband last December, her family worried about her living alone.

But, recently, the family has found a heartwarming way to give the grandmother her spark back—a rescue dog named Jelly Bean. Just hours later, the family saw the heartwarming scene of the two bonding. "We didn't want her all alone, so we rescued a fur baby to keep her busy," Lorrie's granddaughter Madison told Newsweek. "They made friends within one-and-a-half hours of meeting."

Madison, who didn't give a surname, has been sharing their journey on social media, and said how the family adopted Jelly Bean from a shelter after learning the dog was on the brink of being euthanized for "aggressive behavior."

When a trainer assured the family the behavior was misunderstood, they decided to give Jelly Bean a fresh start with Lorrie.

In 2023, 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters, according to Shelter Animals Count, up 4 percent when compared to 2022 intakes. At the end of 2023, 117,000 additional dogs and cats were in the animal sheltering system compared to the same time the year before.

Around 850,000 animals were euthanized in shelters in 2023, a rise of 15 percent when compared to 2022. Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.

In a now-viral video, Lorrie and Jelly Bean can be seen joyfully bonding. The clip shows Jelly Bean gently walking in circles around the dining table, with Lorrie trailing behind, smiling ear to ear.

In just four days, the dog has transformed Lorrie's days at home. "Jelly Bean follows her everywhere and just wants to be with her," Madison said. The adoption has made Lorrie more active and brought an undeniable joy back into her life.

Madison shared a video of the pair on TikTok where it has been viewed over 1.2 million times, and in the comments, people were delighted by the pair's wholesome connection.

"The way he's going slow for her is too precious!" one commenter wrote, while another posted: "They're each other's healing journey! Love this."

"Well, if this isn't the most precious thing I've seen in awhile," added a third viewer. "I hope she has many years of joy with Jelly Bean."

For Lorrie and Jelly Bean, this newfound companionship marks the start of a heartwarming chapter for them both. "It's the most amazing thing to watch their bond … Dogs really do heal pain," Madison said.

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