It is heartwarming to see dogs grow up. The moment becomes extra special when owners decide to raise a puppy. A viral social media post has beautifully captured this sentiment. The video showcases a Golden Retriever‘s evolution from a puppy to a big boy. On December 18, 2025, a user named @mygoldenharvey took to their Instagram to share this adorable clip of their pet named Harvey. The page focuses on a fluffy baby’s endless adventures with his loving humans.
Golden Retriever has grown out of being a baby but won’t stop being one
In the above-mentioned video, the Golden Retriever has come a long way from being a baby. The reel begins with the owner carrying the fur baby in his arms when he was a little puppy. They write, “the baby we started 2025 with.”, when the parents were unable to get over his innocence. The mom gave Harvey some kisses while the dad offered him some pets, leaving him delighted as he tried to bite his hand.
Further, the scene shifts to the Golden becoming 9 months old with his size increasing. The paw parents write about this moment, “the baby we’re ending 2025 with”. While Harvey has grown up, he is still a baby to his owners. They continue to carry him in their arms, and their bond is stronger than before. The canine fondly licks his mom’s face, who shakes his paw while the dad takes him light as a feather. Moreover, humans express their feelings in the caption, “Time flies.”
Harvey, continuing to cuddle in his parents’ arms, proves how kids will always remain babies for their parents, no matter how much they grow up. The human’s affections for the pooch are still intact, and the dog enjoys recieving so much love. At the time of writing, this clip has recieved over 55k likes and more than 580k views. Netizens also shared their reactions, with one saying, “So big so quickly. Still as smoochy and beautiful as the start. He’s perfect.” Another user wrote, “Time flies omg so cute.”
