Making new friends doesn’t always go as planned, and one Golden Retriever learns that lesson the hard way in a video that has viewers laughing and sympathizing at the same time. The clip shows a hopeful Golden Retriever approaching a cat with nothing but good intentions. Unfortunately for him, the cat does not share his enthusiasm.
Golden Retriever gets surprised by cat’s reaction in funny video
The moment plays out quickly, delivering a perfectly timed rejection that is explained in the caption: “Friendship application: DENIED!” The video opens with the Golden Retriever cautiously moving toward the cat. He lowers his head slightly, steps forward gently, and clearly hopes for a friendly interaction. The on-screen text sums up his mindset perfectly: “I just wanted to be friends.”
The dog pauses expectantly, waiting for a positive response. Instead, the cat reacts with boundaries, shutting down the interaction almost instantly. The cat’s response comes as a surprise, leaving the retriever visibly confused.
The comments section quickly filled with empathy, humor, and encouragement. Many viewers related to the awkwardness of the moment and rooted for the dog. One user wrote, “Haha! Aww! I recommend checking out the children’s book called ‘Schmoof’, it’s such a great one and reminds me of this exact moment with a cat ‘floof’!”
Another added, “Aww, we will be your friend!” A viewer commented, “Please be my friend! Sometimes making a new friend is hard,” while another reassured him, writing, “Oh no! Don’t worry, friend, I’m sure it will happen someday!” One fan kept the optimism going with, “He’ll come around, little buddy!!!”
The video was shared by @sunny.the.golden.boy_, an Instagram account with 3.5K followers dedicated to Sunny the Golden Retriever. Sunny’s bio introduces him with a cheerful greeting, “Hi, I’m Sunny!” and lists his birthday as 01.08.2025. It highlights his love for lake life, his identity as a snow-loving dog, and humorously clarifies that he’s a purebred Golden Retriever, not a polar bear.
