Matti may be small, but he’s got a big role to play in his family. The fluffy Pom isn’t just known for his endless energy and charm — he’s also the one who makes sure his deaf sibling, Lio, never misses a moment. In a viral Instagram video, Matti the Pomeranian shows exactly why his family calls him their “ambassador of inclusion.”
The pup is always there for his siblings. The caption tells us that he is “Murphy’s (our cerebellar hypoplasia baby) best friend, and he also makes sure Lio is never left behind.” The way he looks out for his brothers is something all of us can learn from.
Pomeranian makes sure to alert deaf sibling on important things in video
The clip has taken over Instagram feeds in a matter of hours, pulling in more than 16.7 million views and 1.66 million likes in a day, along with hundreds of emotional comments. It begins with Lio sleeping soundly, unaware that their dad has just come home from work.
Matti doesn’t waste a second — he darts past the other dogs straight to Lio’s side. He gently nudges his hard-to-hear sibling, and the deaf pup immediately gets up. Lio trusts Matti completely, as he knows his brother would not wake him up for no reason.
The two dogs then run together to greet their dad. The text says, “Thanks to Matti, Lio could greet dad.” The video shows other sweet moments of the brown Pomeranian not forgetting his sibling. While the other pups play in the living room, Matti runs to get Lio so he can join the fun.
The Instagram Reel also gives us a little context. Before his brother came along, the deaf canine struggled to rest peacefully, worried he might miss out on something important while he slept. The text explains that he only felt safe snoozing pressed against his humans. However, now, Lio sleeps peacefully anywhere and everywhere because he knows Matti has his back.
The comments section is full of people who were touched by the video of the Pomeranians. One person wrote, “This is literally the best thing on the internet. Everyone needs a little Matti in their life.” Another noticed a special detail. The user noted, “It’s the way matti spins around to check lio is following too.”
A commenter also stated, “I wasn’t expecting to cry today!! Matti is such a sweet dog and I’m so happy he’s part of your family.” It’s hard to watch the clip of the furry siblings without smiling — or tearing up. Few videos capture the love between pups quite like this one.
