Shelter Dogs Picking Out Christmas Presents Will Melt Your Heart

Tessa, Tarz, Stevie, and numerous other adoptable canines at the Save-A-Dog Scheme, Inc. shelter in Victoria, Australia, welcomed Christmas early this year. Their guardians made sure they experienced the holiday spirit in their own unique way, even though they are still looking for forever homes.

Just last week, the shelter staff decided to surprise these hopeful pups with a variety of gifts to choose from. Each dog was given the chance to select their favorite toy.

@save.a.dog.scheme They’ve chosen their toys, now they’re waiting for someone to choose them. 🐾🎁 The best gift they could ever get? A forever family to share it all with. ❤️ #saveadogscheme #adoptdontshop #dogsforadoption #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #animalshelter #santapaws #melbourne ♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

While it might seem like a small gesture, the excitement and joy on the dogs’ faces were priceless.

One by one, the dogs eagerly engaged in the fun. Some approached the task with cautious curiosity, while others dove in with boundless enthusiasm. Every dog’s unique personality shone through during this heartwarming activity.

In this heartwarming video, you can see how each pup responded to the presents, some gently sniffing and choosing, while others excitedly pawed at the toys. Their individual traits were on full display, showcasing the joyful and carefree side of these animals.

@save.a.dog.scheme And we’re back with Part 3! Thank you all so much for the love and support on the previous videos. We’ve filmed every shelter dog having their turn choosing their own Christmas present, and it’s been so heartwarming to see. If you’d like to see the other parts, let us know what you want to see more of and if we should keep making more! If you can, please consider donating to help us this holiday season. With bills piling up each week, we’re truly struggling to keep up. Anything you can give to our Paws and Claus donation drive would mean the world to us and the animals in our care. Just copy this link: https://www.givenow.com.au/sadspawsandclaus Thank you so much for your kindness and support! #saveadogscheme #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #dogrescue #fosteringsaveslives #animalrescue #donate #supportrescues #shelterdogs #dogsoftiktok #pawsandclausdonationdrive #animalshelter #christmaspresents ♬ Christmas MashUp – Christmas 🫶🏼

Here’s a second part of the video showing more of the pups picking their presents:

The toys they picked were lovely surprises, bringing an extra dose of happiness to their days. Yet, the greatest gift would be for each dog to find a loving home, filled with warmth, care, and family.

The staff at Save-A-Dog Scheme, Inc. hopes that every dog will soon find their forever home. As they put it:

“We’re all just doing our best to give them the love they deserve, and we hope each one finds their forever family soon.”