A 7‑year‑old girl in Tennessee came home from school to find that her parents had surprised her with a rescue dog named Wendy.
The unexpected gift, a shelter‑adopted dog, was presented to the child as a new family member, prompting an emotional reaction from the youngster.
The heart‑warming moment was reported by CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil, who highlighted the family's decision to adopt a rescue animal.
Adoption of rescue dogs has become increasingly popular across the United States, offering homes to animals in need while providing families with loyal companions.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>