Sisters Convince Parents To Get A Puppy With Viral Facebook Campaign

Published January 16, 2013

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Parents, take note: Never underestimate Facebook. As reported by Mashable, two sisters struck a bet with their father that if they got a million likes on Facebook, they could get a puppy. They started a Facebook page, Twogirlsandapuppy, late Tuesday afternoon, and posted a photo of themselves holding a sign that makes their case.

The sign reads: “Hi World! We want a puppy! Our dad said we could get one if we get 1 million likes! He doesn’t think we can do it! So like this!” By 10 p.m. the photo had racked up one million likes, and as of Wednesday morning, the total had reached nearly two million.

According to their Facebook page, the family’s previous dog died of cancer several months ago and the parents have been reluctant to get a new one. Posts on the page throughout the day show the family's stunned reaction as the photo went viral. In an update posted last night, the father said that he means to keep his word to the kids. The family is currently researching rescue groups in their area and considering a black lab or golden retriever mix.

Update January 17, 2013: According to their Facebook page, the family has adopted a puppy.

Twogirlsandapuppy

"Today the North Shore Animal League America on Long Island invited the kids to see some of their rescued puppies. We had a great visit with five great dogs and the girls chose to take Millie home! Thanks to those of you who suggested Millie for a million-vote puppy."

A video post shows older sister Cadence holding her new puppy. "How are you feeling?" her father asks.

"Jubilant," she says.

Sara Bogush

Sara is a web producer, animal lover, food blogger and photographer from Brooklyn, NY.

Filed Under: News & Blogs, News
Tags: Dogs, facebook, kids, puppy

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Comments (15)

Leanne (Unverified)

Added 01-18-2013 04:47pm

So happy these kids were able to rally the support to convince their parents that they were serious about getting ANOTHER dog. It's tough when you've had an animal and lost it for any reason but I expect that cancer was a tough thing for them to go through. Now there's a fresh start with a puppy who truly needed a family with a family who truly needed a puppy. Wish we saw more of this.

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Jerry r (Unverified)

Added 01-18-2013 03:46pm

Great Kids good parents kept there word, true American Family.

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ROSIE (Unverified)

Added 01-18-2013 03:18pm

I 'JUBILANTLY' SHARE YOUR JOY. NOW YOU GIRLS MUST BE LOVING, CARING and DO NOT THINK THAT HAVING A PUPPY IS ALL FUN, YOU NOW HAVE A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. SHOW YOUR PUPPY 'Right from Wrong' in a TENDER WAY. DO NOT SLAP YOUR DOG FOR A MISTAKE, INSTEAD USE A SHORT TIME OUT (this is not in a specific SPOT) it is WHEN U SHOW U ARE DISSAPPOINTED OF THE MISTAKE, BELIEVE ME, YOUR PUP JUST WANT'S TO PLEASE U. NVER, EVER use his CRATE as punishment). The CRATE IS a MUST FOR A 'SAFE ZONE' for WHEN U ARE OUT or ASLEEP, this will not let puppy get into trouble or even hurt himself.

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Anonymous (Unverified)

Added 01-18-2013 02:23pm

Nice story, I have been trying to get my friend to adopt a dog again, and she just keeps saying she's not ready... I know how much she loved the last three dogs she has had in her life.The heartbreak of having another dog seems to out weigh the joy at this point. I'm glad these kids broke through the barrier and got another dog. They bring so much joy and happiness into our lives.

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Jillia (Unverified)

Added 01-18-2013 11:35am

That's sweet. Glad they're not only getting a rescue dog, but also putting in the effort to do their homework on rescues and breeds right for the family. Good for them!