Rescue Dog Can’t Get Enough Of Her Dad

When Penny first came into her new home, nobody knew quite what to expect. She was a Romanian rescue dog who had already passed through a couple of homes that hadn’t worked out. Her new family decided to foster her, hoping she might find a permanent match elsewhere. What they didn’t know was that Penny had already made up her mind about where she belonged — and with whom.

According to her previous family’s note, Penny wasn’t “particularly fond of men.” That made her new foster dad, Louis, a little unsure of how things would go. But Penny didn’t waste time proving everyone wrong. On her very first day, she crept out of her safe space, crawled into Louis’s lap, and refused to budge. That was the beginning of a bond that only grew stronger.

Now, Penny follows him everywhere, greets him like he’s been gone a year whenever he returns home, and even mirrors his moods — playful when he’s energetic, calm when he’s tired. His wife jokes about being jealous, but even she admits there’s something special about Penny’s devotion.

Watch the video below to see how one rescue dog chose her person and never looked back.

💡 Did You Know?

Rescue dogs often form especially strong bonds with their new families, and researchers believe this can be linked to both their past experiences and their natural instincts. Dogs are highly social animals, wired to connect with a “pack.” When they find a human who makes them feel safe, that bond can become incredibly deep — sometimes even stronger than what’s seen in dogs raised in stable homes from the start.

Studies show that dogs can recognize individual human voices and even distinguish between different emotional tones. They pick up on subtle cues — body language, facial expressions, and energy levels — which allows them to “mirror” their owner’s moods. This ability makes them intuitive companions, offering comfort when someone is sad and excitement when it’s time to play.

In Penny’s case, her supposed dislike of men may have been rooted in fear or past experiences, but once she decided Louis was trustworthy, her loyalty locked in. Stories like hers highlight how rescue animals often just need patience and the right environment to thrive. Given the chance, they repay kindness with a devotion that can feel almost magical — proof that sometimes, our pets choose us as much as we choose them.