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Bedford Hills Today
By the People, for the People
Foster Puppy's Heartwarming Morning Routine Melts Hearts Online
A 7-month-old foster dog named Pearl has won over her foster family with her sweet daily ritual of snuggling with her foster dad after breakfast.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A TikTok video posted by foster parent Jen Ives has gone viral, showing her 7-month-old foster dog Pearl's heartwarming morning routine. After finishing her breakfast, Pearl excitedly runs upstairs to snuggle with Ives' husband, a ritual that started by accident when Ives left the stairway door open one morning. Despite being initially unsure of Ives' husband, Pearl quickly warmed up to him and now looks forward to their daily cuddle session.
Why it matters
The video has resonated with viewers, who are charmed by Pearl's sweet behavior and are encouraging Ives to "foster fail" and adopt her permanently. While Ives loves Pearl, she wants to continue fostering other dogs in need, so she was thrilled when Pearl was adopted by a family with a young daughter two weeks after Ives started fostering her.
The details
Ives, who fosters dogs through A New Chance Animal Rescue in Bedford Hills, New York, started the morning routine by accident when she left the stairway door open one day. She panicked when she couldn't find Pearl, only to discover the pup happily curled up in bed with her husband. Seeing how much Pearl enjoyed the snuggle session, Ives committed to making it part of their daily routine, opening the door and lifting Pearl onto the bed after she finishes her breakfast.
- Ives started fostering Pearl in January 2026.
- The viral TikTok video was posted on January 18, 2026.
The players
Jen Ives
The foster parent who cares for dogs through A New Chance Animal Rescue in Bedford Hills, New York.
Pearl
A 7-month-old foster dog that Ives has been caring for since January 2026.
Murray
Ives' own dog, who helped Pearl warm up to Ives' husband.
What’s next
Two weeks after Ives started fostering Pearl, a family with a 6-year-old daughter adopted her, which Ives knew would be a perfect match at the first meeting.
The takeaway
This heartwarming story highlights the power of fostering and how rescue dogs can quickly become beloved members of a family, even if just temporarily. While Ives loved having Pearl, she remained committed to continuing to foster other dogs in need, showing the selflessness of foster parents.
