Elderly Golden Retriever Rescued from Abandonment Radiates Happiness in Her Fresh Digs

Lindsay Paluba gushes about her newly adopted dog, Kit, describing her as the epitome of perfection – sweet, kind, and well-behaved. Kit, a senior golden retriever believed to be around 10 years old, achieved viral fame on TikTok when her new pet parent shared an adorable video of the pooch settling into her new home. The clip shows Kit curled up on her bed, wagging her tail and smiling with utter joy while the caption reads, “POV: your new rescue dog can’t stop smiling once she realizes that she is home.” The video has garnered over 2 million views as of July 6. However, getting Kit to her forever home with Lindsay took a lot of effort.

Kit, the lovable Golden Retriever, has an incredible story to tell. According to Lindsay Paluba, a registered nurse from North Carolina, Kit was discovered as a stray dog in Turkey. This poor pup was in terrible physical condition when she was found – she was underweight, had broken front teeth, and had no hair on her chest or stomach due to chronic yeast infections. It’s hard to imagine how much discomfort she must have been in. However, thanks to Paluba’s care and dedication, Kit has made a full recovery and now works as a therapy dog. Recently, she even attended a graduation ceremony at a New Jersey school, where she became the students’ “collective best friend.” It’s amazing to see how far Kit has come from her humble beginnings as a stray dog.

Kit, a senior golden retriever, was rescued from the streets of Turkey by Lindsay Paluba, a pet parent to three other dogs and a volunteer at Tattered Paws and Golden Hearts, a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless pets in Turkey and finding them new homes in the U.S. Despite having no plans of getting a fourth dog, Paluba fell in love with Kit upon seeing her in poor condition and knowing that she would be often overlooked due to her age. After bringing her home in early June, Paluba introduced Kit to toys, treats, and love, capturing a heartwarming video of the senior dog grinning in her new plush bed on her first day in her forever home.

Lindsay Paluba captured a heartwarming moment of her Golden Retriever, Kit, playing with a new toy. Kit was so thrilled that she began wagging her tail vigorously and even smiled when Lindsay approached her. Despite being a former stray, Kit has a typical Golden Retriever personality, as described by her doting owner. In another story, Glen Powell expressed his gratitude to a California rescue for giving him the opportunity to become a proud puppy dad after adopting an adorable puppy.

Kit, the adorable dog, is now enjoying her life with her new furry siblings, according to her owner Lindsay Paluba. Kit always craves human attention and loves to stay close to her owners. Paluba believes that Kit’s first “smile” was due to her uncontrollable emotions and uncertainty about what was happening. Rolling around in grass is another thing that makes Kit happy as she never had the chance to experience it in Türkiye, her place of origin. Paluba further adds that it’s difficult to take Kit for a walk as she cannot resist rolling in their front yard.

Upon adopting Kit the Golden Retriever, Lindsay Paluba found herself just as enamored with the dog as she was when she first laid eyes on her photos. According to Paluba, Kit is the epitome of perfection – kind, sweet, and extremely well-behaved. She’s completely unfazed by anything and can always be found lounging on a comfy dog bed with a wagging tail and crossed paws. Paluba notes that everyone who meets Kit falls in love with her immediately, and she feels incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful dog in her life. In fact, if Kit wasn’t already hers, Paluba admits she’d be jealous of whoever was lucky enough to have her! To stay up-to-date on fascinating human interest stories and tantalizing celebrity news, sign up for PEOPLE’s daily newsletter.

Meet Kit the Golden Retriever, the newest addition to Lindsay Paluba’s pack of pooches. With her big smile and happy disposition, Kit has quickly settled into her new home. This summer, Paluba plans to take Kit and her furry friends to the beach and on many more exciting adventures to keep them all smiling. Paluba is committed to making every day a good day for her beloved pets. She hopes that Kit’s story and Internet fame on TikTok will encourage others to consider adopting a rescue dog. Paluba believes that there are so many dogs out there in need of homes, and rescuing a dog can be incredibly rewarding. She encourages potential adopters not to overlook senior dogs, as they too have a lot of love to give. So, if you’re considering getting a new pet, why not adopt a rescue dog like Kit and experience the joy of giving a loving home to an animal in need?