Some Instagram reels are cute, and then there are the ones that make the entire internet collectively say, “Aww!” A viral video shared by user @ziggys_wild_adventures shows a dog excitedly playing chase with his baby sister, who can barely contain her excitement — or keep her balance. All the while, the family cat looks on, amused and ever so slightly above all the chaos.
Dog plays chase with baby sister as cat watches the duo
The clip begins with the baby sitting on the floor as Ziggy — the Jack Russell Terrier — stares at her, eager to start a game. Once the baby begins to wobble to her feet, the energetic pup takes off in playful circles, attempting to encourage her to chase him. The baby tries her best to keep up, though her newly developed walking skills leave her a little unsteady.
Nonetheless, Ziggy continues to loop around, occasionally reversing the game and pretending to chase her instead. The owner’s caption humorously imagines Ziggy’s inner monologue: “Now that Baby Sister can walk, we can play chase! If only she ran as fast as me ??”
It is not just the playful antics of the dog and baby that have everyone talking — it is the unimpressed spectator in the background. Perched atop a nearby table, the family cat watches the chaos unfold with a look of quiet judgment as if silently questioning their life choices. It’s safe to say that the cat’s aloof demeanor in contrast to the frenetic energy of the dog and baby adds a hilarious dimension to the video.
The reel has racked up over 3.2 million likes and thousands of comments within a few days, with many fixating on the feline’s priceless reaction. One user joked, “Cato: ‘These creatures will never evolve’ ?” while another quipped, “The cat is definitely thinking, ‘These two are exhausting.’” Many agreed that the cat appeared to be the unofficial referee of the chaos, with some suggesting it deserved its own spotlight in future videos.
