Inspiring dog video fetches over four million views on Twitter. Here’s why

In the video, the dog is seen chasing a football with total gusto despite having a disability.

Updated on: Jun 19, 2019, 17:22:02 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Most of the videos on the Internet are pretty ephemeral. On the flip side, there are some clips that have the ability to leave its mark. A video of a puppy playing fetch with its human despite its hind legs being paralysed is one such example.

The spirit of this four-legged canine invoked all kinds of emotions in people. (Instagram/@lilbuddycudi)

Twitter user @NickClevland shared this adorable video and wrote, “My dogs back legs were paralyzed last month, but I don’t think he knows yet so don’t tell him.” In the video, the dog is seen chasing a football with total gusto despite having a disability.

The spirit of this four-legged canine invoked all kinds of emotions in people. While some commented about the dog’s spirit of perseverance, others appreciated its human. Many were left inspired by this video too.

This motivating video reminded a few tweeple about their own pets and they started sharing stories about their furry friends.

Posted on June 18, the video has amassed nearly 4.8 million views - and counting. Also, it has gathered about 91,000 retweets and 469,000 “likes,” till now.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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