As a viral TikTok video recently showed, it's possible to go from downright resistant to besotted in a short space of time.
Lucía Vélez shared her mother's strong reaction to the arrival of a Chihuahua puppy in their home, sparking widespread attention online.
Amazing transformation
Initially, the new "grandma" of the puppy was far from impressed, but what unfolded next left everyone amazed.
The video begins with Vélez introducing the tiny Chihuahua to her mother, who bluntly expresses her displeasure. "I don't want a dog," the woman says, calling the puppy a "rat" and a "toad."
However, the cold reception didn't last long. As the video progresses, the woman's attitude shifts completely.
Reluctant to besotted
Soon, she is seen cuddling the puppy, playing with it, feeding it water with a syringe, and even posing for photos alongside her new four-legged friend.
It's clear that the once unwelcome pet quickly becomes a beloved member of the family.
See for yourself:
The video has since attracted more than 3.6 million views, with TikTok users flooding the comments with similar stories. "He insults her, then proceeds to put her first in the will," one viewer joked. Another wrote, "My mother said the same thing, and now she has it as her WhatsApp profile picture."
