New Homeowners In Tennessee Surprised To Find The Sweetest Guest Sleeping By Their Door
Moving into their new home in Tennessee was already a big, exciting step for Matt Garcia and his wife.
But what they didn’t expect was that their first “welcome” would come from someone with floppy ears and a whole lot of charm.
As they pulled into the driveway, ready to begin this fresh chapter of life, they were greeted by the sweetest surprise: a little Basset Hound curled up right by their front door.
It was love at first sight, and their new adventure had just gotten a whole lot cuter.
Matt stood there, kind of stunned. He and his wife were both major dog lovers, and finding their dream home already felt like a win, but this? This made it feel like the universe was giving them a little extra gift.
Because it wasn’t just the house that made the moment special; it was the surprise pup snoozing peacefully right by their front steps.
Curled up beside a planter like he’d picked the coziest spot in the world, the Basset Hound looked completely at home. But when Matt leaned in and saw there was no tag on the dog’s collar, he started to wonder.
Was he lost? Had he wandered away from a nearby yard? One thing was clear, though: this sweet little guy looked like he could really use some love, and Matt and his wife were more than ready to give it.
They gave him some food, set out a bowl of water, and let him enjoy his nap. But even with the cozy vibes and instant bond, Matt and his wife weren’t totally sure what to do next.
So, Matt took to TikTok and posted a video of the little pup, hoping someone might recognize him or have some advice.
He turned to his followers for help, asking what they thought they should do about this unexpected, floppy-eared visitor:
“I found something today, in our planter that kind of came as a little surprise… We found this little buddy in our planter, just kind of sleeping. He’s fine, but we don’t know what to do with him… There’s no tag on that collar though… unfortunately.”
The comments came flooding in. Some people suggested taking him to the vet to scan for a microchip, just in case he had a family out there looking for him.
Others said he clearly chose that spot for a reason and recommended setting up a little bed on the porch to make him feel even more welcome.
A few people even guessed that he might’ve been a regular guest at the house before, maybe hanging out with the previous owners like it was his second home. One follower couldn’t resist and joked:
“CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW DOG AND HIS HOME.”
As days passed, Matt just couldn’t get the little Basset Hound off his mind. So he started asking around the neighborhood. In his second video update, he shared what he had found out.
The mystery pup had a name, Copper, and he wasn’t lost at all! He actually lived just a couple of miles away, on the other side of the train tracks.
His family let him roam the area, and it seemed like he’d decided Matt’s new place was the perfect spot for some chill time. And honestly, Matt didn’t mind one bit. In fact, he was already looking forward to Copper’s next visit.
He decided to make Copper a comfy new bed so the pup could relax and play whenever he felt like dropping by. Fans loved it. One even suggested a ring cam so Matt can spot Copper rolling up and have the treats ready.
Sure enough, Copper came trotting back just a few days later and Matt was over the moon to see him strolling up the walkway.
This time, though, Copper looked a little skinnier than before, so Matt gave him fresh water and some tasty snacks. Then he settled on the porch beside him, just enjoying the pup’s chill, easygoing company.
Now, Copper’s visits have become a regular thing. He shows up, grabs a snack, soaks up some ear scratches, and finds a cozy spot to nap like it’s his second home.
And just like that, a simple visit has turned into the sweetest friendship.
