A family who took in a foster dog were hopeful their Staffordshire bull terrier would appreciate the new friend they brought home. Unfortunately, she had other thoughts, and her unenthusiastic reaction has left the internet in hysterics.

Dog owner Alyssa Otero, 39, was heartbroken when she saw a social media post about several dogs who were rescued from the euthanasia list in nearby shelters and were desperately seeking foster homes. Otero, who resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was instantly drawn to the photo of Arturo because he bore such a striking resemblance to her family’s rescue dog, ChaCha.

It felt like a sign, and Otero immediately offered to foster Arturo. There was just one problem—she wasn’t sure how ChaCha would respond. Otero told Newsweek that her rescue dog is “a classic only child” who is used to running the house. ChaCha likes playing with other dogs and being social, so Otero hoped she would extend that welcome to a new foster sibling.

“We thought fostering would be an easy way to see how our only dog would feel about having a companion, so we scheduled a meet-and-greet and brought Arturo home,” Otero said.

From left: ChaCha hiding behind a wall as Arturo sits on the couch; the two rescue dogs in the car together. | TikTok/@believer.wife.mom

“ChaCha was not thrilled about the new addition. She constantly gave us looks that seemed to say, ‘why is he here and when is he going to his real home?’ She isn’t confrontational, so instead she kept her distance, glaring at him from afar to make sure he wasn’t disrupting her household,” Otero said.

A hilarious video of ChaCha keeping a watchful eye on Arturo was shared on TikTok (@believer.wife.mom) and it instantly went viral. In just a matter of days, the clip has generated over 275,200 views and 46,800 likes on TikTok. Internet users can’t get enough of the rescue dog’s sheer displeasure as she stared at Arturo from behind a wall.

The caption layered over the clip jokes: “Your parents foster a new dog because they say you need a friend, but no you don’t.”

The family only planned to foster Arturo for two weeks, especially as it seemed that ChaCha wasn’t too happy about his presence. When the two weeks ended, Otero’s husband and son drove Arturo to a Pet-a-Bulls Rescue adoption event, but they simply couldn’t go inside.

As it turned out, Arturo had already found his forever home.

“Through tears, we couldn’t do it and they decided to jump back in the car and bring Arturo home instead,” Otero said.

Fortunately, Arturo and ChaCha have grown closer now that they’ve been together for longer. Arturo is finally starting to come out of his shell and show what a funny personality he has. As for ChaCha, she has accepted her new reality as a big sister. She’s started to allow Arturo to cuddle next to her on the couch and even let him ride beside her in the car.

Arturo’s adoption papers also revealed that he came from a shelter in Lovington, New Mexico, which also happens to be the same small town that ChaCha came from.

Otero is so accustomed to ChaCha’s larger than life personality and expressive face so she had no idea the video would generate quite so much attention online. She’s been blown away by all the comments and messages, as social media users lauded ChaCha’s disapproval and even compared it to the iconic Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly movie from 2008, Step Brothers.

Among the 880 responses on the video already, one comment reads: “I can’t. They’re both so awkward in this situation.”

Another TikTok user wrote: “Not her double checking to make sure she ain’t hallucinating.”

Another person joked: “Is he still there? Ughh he still there.”

While one commenter said: “all I can hear are the lines from Step Brothers.”

Exact Moment Woman Finds Her ‘Soul Dog’ in Shelter Leaves Viewers Obsessed

A dog owner has gone viral after sharing the exact moment she met her soulmate pup in shelter—and internet users can’t cope with the heartwarming footage.

The now-viral video shared on Instagram on Saturday, under the username @buzzthegalacticwiener, shows the small doxiepoo, a hybrid cross between a dachshund and poodle, making eye contact with her from inside his kennel, waiving his tail as if he already knows she is going to be his forever mom. “When your soulmate is waiting for you in Dogs Trust Basildon,” the caption says. “Everybody who knows me, knows you.”

The poster, 32-year-old Emily, told Newsweek that, when she and her partner were looking for a dog, they only wanted to consider rescuing, because there are so many great pups waiting for their forever homes.

Screenshots of the viral video show Buzz the “soul dog” looks through a door; and is held by Emily. | @buzzthegalacticwiener

“Buzz was at the Dogs Trust rehoming center as he had a skin infection when he was handed over. Thankfully, he was treated and had the all-clear to be rehomed. We fell in love as soon as we saw this scruffy little boy.”

Emily said that Buzz is a real character and is extremely curious and “cheeky.”

“People always say he has human eyes as he’s very expressive and he always looks deep into your soul. He’s supposedly a mix between a long-haired dachshund and a poodle. He’s incredibly smart like a poodle, but can also be quite stubborn like a dachshund.

“He’s only 9 months old so we’re still doing lots of training, but he’s fitted into our lives perfectly,” Emily added.

With millions of homeless dogs entering U.S. shelters every day, adopting has never been more important. By adopting a pup from the shelter you not only save their life, but also that of the dog who will take their place.

A rescue dog may take time to adjust to a new home, especially if they have lived in another house or a re-homing center.

The U.K. charity Dogs Trust says preparing the house with essentials, dog‑proofing, creating a quiet den, and understanding the pup’s existing routine helps them feel safe.

During the first days, let the dog settle at their own pace, avoid forcing interaction, keep the environment calm, and allow them to use their den undisturbed. Short walks, slow introductions to other pets, and a consistent routine support confidence building.

Patience is important, as some canines may not be house‑trained or may have different past habits. Keeping a diary can help track behavior and preferences, and behavioral support is available if needed.

For the first nights, provide a warm, comfortable bed in a quiet area, introduce it during the day, and consider staying nearby if they experience separation anxiety. Reward‑based training strengthens trust.

The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 153,000 views and more than 9,400 likes on the platform.

One user, Louchis6, commented: “Look at him how is he even there.”

Lil_tini_1980 posted: “He looks so happy as do you.”

Iolivias wrote: “Here puppy dachshunds are very rare to find in shelters. I wonder why he was at the shelter, what a gorgeous boi.”