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TikToker Dina (@housenorulesss) jokes that she and her husband, Eric, have more animals than they can count, between their own rescues and the pets they foster. They recently took in a litter of puppies in need of a home, and their rescued American Bully, Porkchop, has happily stepped into the role of stand-in dad, as you\u2019ll see in this video.<\/p>\n
Dina shared in the caption that Porkchop, who was used as a stud dog in his previous life, has never attempted to climb the stairs before because he’s afraid of them. But he knows that the puppies are in a room upstairs, and he wants to get to those babies so badly that he braves his biggest fear and slowly makes his way up the stairs to them!<\/p>\n
Dina<\/a> shared a bit more in the caption: “He has NEVER ever even so much as attempted the stairs.<\/p>\n Enter: foster puppies.<\/p>\n This boy takes on fatherhood with so much vim and vigor with every single baby that comes through our doors as if he birthed them himself. He is also well aware that puppy area = new toys and treats at his disposal. Double win.”<\/p>\n It seems Porkchop might have some ulterior motives!<\/p>\n Related: Adopted Alaskan Malamute Learning To Use the Stairs Is the Cutest Thing You\u2019ll See Today<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n Like us, viewers were smitten by the Bully’s determination to reach the puppies, and the look on his face when he finally made it up the stairs proves how much he loves them. @Jenny Fun Fun shared, “Literally, the dad that stepped up.”<\/p>\n Commenter @Elena replied, “Bravo! And bravo to Porkchop. You can’t tell me that’s not pride shining out of his adorable face.”<\/p>\n @clg1288 swooned, “He\u2019s so happy at the end,” and @Wolfy pointed out, “When the puppies<\/a> grow up, he\u2019ll be standing there proudly like, Yes, I did raise my giant furry children on my own. They are the love of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n Great job, Porkchop!<\/p>\n This story was originally published by PawNation<\/a> on Apr 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSweet Reactions to Porkchop’s Determination To Get to the Puppies<\/h2>\n