Rescue Pit Bull-Mix Shares Tender Embrace With Toddler

A pit bull-mix took a break from his nap to share a cuddle with a toddler in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday, August 10.

Emily Green recorded the sweet embrace between her daughter Nico and dog Ollie and shared it to her family TikTok account @downwiththegreens.

Green said the family had just returned from a trip in Costa Rico and that Ollie was missing Nico.

Green told Storyful that the family found Ollie under a highway underpass in May and were cautious about introducing the animal to their children.

“[My husband] brought Ollie home and I was hesitant to let him near my kids because he was a pit bull mix. We took the proper precautions, but turns out he is a big teddy bear and is amazing with our children!”

“Our son has down syndrome and Ollie has quickly turned into his best buddy and is always by his side.”

“We tried our hardest to find his owners, but after two weeks of zero leads we decided it was meant to be and he became apart of the family and we got him neutered and up to date on all his shots.” Credit: @downwiththegreens via Storyful

Video Transcript

- Mimi, can you give Ollie a kiss? Oh. Mimi, can you give Ollie a kiss? Oh. Mimi, can you give Ollie a kiss? Oh. Mimi, can you give Ollie a kiss? Oh.