Animals don’t like to live in kennels and cages.
And though we can’t say it for sure for every animal out there, this doggo is at least not fond of living in a box.
So whenever someone passes by, the adorable fella extends his paw to hold hands with the person, maybe in hopes of getting adopted as fast as possible.
The exact reason behind Speck’s holding hands with whoever passes by his kennel isn’t known – but his act is going viral on the internet.
The two-year-old Speck been living in the shelter named The Bullock County Humane Society ever since he was surrendered by his owner one and a half year ago.
Speaking to Bored Panda, Desiray Miracle-Wilder, the director of the shelter, said: “Speck LOVES human interaction!
“He cannot get enough love from anyone willing to stop and take his paw or rub his belly. He knows how to pull at your heartstrings when you busy.
“He pushed his muzzle through the bars of his kennel looks out with his puppy dog eyes and reaches for you to hold his hand. Speck’s love language is defiantly physical touch.”
The adorable fella stretches his paw to give a warm greeting to any human who passes by his kennel.
And when the person scratches his belly or pats his head in return, Speck becomes the happiest dog in the world.
Desiray said: “Speck had my heart on day one of interacting with him. My family honestly could not understand how or why such an amazing dog had been forgotten and overlooked in the shelter.
“The moment he reached his paw out to myself, then my husband, and my daughters I knew I needed to show the world this beautiful boy.
“However I did not expect the world to see his video at this scale.”
Desiray recently filmed the moment Speck extended his paw to perform his usual hand-shake. She shared it on Facebook where it went viral in no time.
“I was overloaded with friend’s request and messages on my social media wanting to adopt Speck,” Desiray said.
“A few people that knew they could not adopt sent gifts to the shelter such as dog food, collars, and even a water hose. Without people willing to help our shelter we could not care for our fur babies.”
Within a few days, Speck had found a loving forever home.
Desiray said: “I was able to find the perfect home for Speck in upstate New York with his new human Dad Mike on a 26-acre farm.
“However, with our very limited resources, I wasn’t sure how to get Speck all the way to NY on my own. This is when a wonderful rescue group stepped in to help.
“Speck was rescued by Allie’s Hope for Paws in Alabama and they are currently organizing his transport to NY while he is in a wonderful foster home.”
Replaced!