Animals have an incredible way of communicating, even from the earliest stages of life. A recent video showcases this beautifully, featuring a litter of newborn puppies who, despite their tiny size and limited senses, instinctively recognize the mom dog’s presence when it’s time to feed. Without needing any cues, they eagerly crawl toward her, guided by an innate connection that proves just how powerful the bond between a mother and her young ones can be.
Video shows puppies running to mom dog for meal time
The viral video shows a group of adorable, tiny Golden Retriever puppies eagerly responding to their mother’s cue for mealtime. Poppins, the mother dog, sets her own schedule for feeding, and the puppies, although still blind and deaf, somehow instinctively know when it’s time to eat. The fascinating aspect here is their extraordinary sense of smell, which guides them to their mother. The puppies are seen wiggling and stumbling toward Poppins with a determination that seems impossible for creatures so small and helpless.
So far, the clip has garnered over 106K likes, with viewers expressing their amazement and affection in the comments section. One user remarked, “This is the most adorable thing I’ve seen all week,” while another noted, “It really is amazing that they are sound asleep and then boom! It’s a race to the milk bar!!” One viewer wrote, “That sounds of the puppies when they know mom is back. Thats the best sound in the house.”
Golden Retrievers, like Poppins, typically have litters of six to ten puppies. At birth, these tiny pups rely entirely on their sense of smell to navigate the world, as they are born blind and deaf. Their heightened olfactory ability helps them instinctively locate the mom dog for feeding, long before their ears open — around two weeks after birth — when they begin recognizing sounds. This natural instinct is essential for their survival, guiding them to warmth, nourishment, and the comfort of their mother in their earliest days.
