A Walk to Remember: Kayleigh’s Surprise Encounter with a Tiny Companion
Walking a dog can be a peaceful and enjoyable activity for both the dog and the owner. While dogs get to explore new sounds and smells, humans find relaxation and calm in the process. But sometimes, unexpected encounters turn a simple walk into something memorable.
One day, Kayleigh Tonkins experienced just that. While walking her dog, she stumbled upon a surprising sight—a small figure staring up at her from a ditch. As she approached, she couldn’t believe what she had found.
In a TikTok video shared on her account, @kayleightonkins, Kayleigh reveals the animal she encountered—a tiny Shetland pony. She was completely taken aback by the discovery. “What are you doing there?” she asked in the video. “Is this a real animal?”
The pony seemed just as confused at first, but soon made his way toward her. Kayleigh was in awe. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything so small,” she remarked.
A Surprising Rescue
After carefully helping the tiny pony out of the ditch, Kayleigh was still shocked by his size. He was even smaller than her dog! But there wasn’t much time to be bewildered—Kayleigh had to figure out what to do next. Believing the pony to be abandoned, she decided to take him home while she worked out the next steps.
Proud of her spontaneous rescue, Kayleigh brought the pony home, though concern lingered. Where had he come from? And more importantly, where did he belong? Determined to find answers, Kayleigh set out on a mission.
Reuniting with Tommy
“After rescuing him from the forest, I went for a drive and knocked on doors in the area,” Kayleigh explained in a follow-up TikTok video. Her efforts paid off when she learned that the pony, named Tommy, belonged to a local family. Tommy wasn’t abandoned after all—he was a cherished family member. The news made Kayleigh ecstatic.
Though she had to say goodbye to her new friend, Kayleigh was happy knowing Tommy was safe and loved. Little did she know, their story wasn’t over just yet.
A Heartwarming Reunion
A few weeks later, Kayleigh went for another walk, not expecting anything unusual. But as she passed the same forest, she heard familiar rustling sounds. When she looked closer, there he was—Tommy! And this time, he wasn’t alone. He had brought along a friend.
Overjoyed to see her little friend again, Kayleigh marveled at the reunion. Tommy had once again brought a little spark of joy into her life, and she couldn’t have been happier.
Click the video below to watch the full story:
@kayleightonkins Update for everyone concerned! His name is Tommy and I found him 2 miles from his home, after rescuing him from the forest I went for a drive and knocked on doors in the area and it turned out he was a very much loved pony with deformities from birth. #rescuemission #shetlandpony #shetland #rescuehorse #rescue #abandoned ♬ original sound – Kayleigh Tonkins