Video | The story of the dog who went viral for holding the nebulizer with his paws; the animal touched the hearts of internet users.

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Tunico is the viral dog rescued by a family in Brazil. Photo: Instagram: aryaneandradee

Tunico is a dog rescued in Brasilia, Brazil, who won the hearts of millions of Internet users by holding his nebulizer with his two front paws.

The video of the animal quickly went viral on social media, with more than 46 million views, 5 million likes, and thousands of comments.

Some messages include: "First child I've seen stay still with a nebulizer," "beautiful," and " dogs are angels."

The puppy was rescued in precarious conditions. Photo: Instagram: aryaneandradee

The person who posted Tunico was its owner, Aryane Andrade.

The puppy's story is like that of millions of other canines abandoned on the streets trying to survive. His family rescued him, and the video shows him recovering .

According to local media, the animal was "weak, emaciated, and had part of its tongue necrotic."

The puppy lost part of his tongue. Photo: Instagram: aryaneandradee

In addition, "after being taken to the vet, it was determined that he had partial paralysis of the tongue and risk of megaesophagus (a dilation of the esophagus)," reported Record Brasilia .

Now, he belongs to a family with two other dogs, and his transformation has left internet users amazed.

The first thing to do when you find an abandoned dog is to remove it from the place and give it food.

Veterinarians are important in the recovery process. Photo: iStock

The next step is to take him to the vet so a professional can examine him to see if he has any illnesses.

You must then take care of the child or take it to a foundation to ensure it receives the necessary care and can be adopted by a family.

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Video | The story of the dog who went viral for holding the nebulizer with his paws; the animal touched the hearts of internet users.