Dogs tend to have the cutest smiles, but this rescue has a unique take on grinning and flaunts the same in a viral video. The pup is popular for his many different smiles, and his owner decided to make a cute compilation of them for his followers. The Instagram Reel quickly went viral, racking up thousands of views within hours of posting.
Video shows rescue dog winning the internet one smile at a time
Cactus the rescue dog is well-known on the internet for videos of his unique smiles. On April 16, his owner took to Instagram to share a compilation of “some of his best smiles” from 2024. The viral Instagram Reel garnered more than 123,000 views and 19,400 likes within hours of going live.
The video began with Cactus giving a toothy smile, which was complete with a side eye, as his owner exclaimed that he was a “good boy.” He flashed yet another smile in the next clip as his human inquired if someone had rung the doorbell. The clip continued showcasing the rescue dog’s unique yet adorable smile as he interacted with his owner.
What makes Cactus’ smile so different is the cute nose scrunch he gets whenever he tries to do it. In the caption, the owner stated, “We all know Cactus is a smiley boy,” continuing, “Here’s a compilation of some of his best smiles over the last year!” Viewers loved the pup’s smiles, with one commenting, “It’s the smile chomps for me.” Another noted, “His nose scrunch smiles are the sweetest thing!” revealing that they now watch out for it with other dogs as well.
Several videos of Cactus have now gone viral, with the most recent one featuring his furry sibling Miso. In the Instagram Reel, the rescue dog waited for his dad’s attention as he showered some love on the cat. The pup first stood silently as he waited his turn, but soon got impatient and asked for some scratches himself. The clip garnered over 15.2 million views and 537,000 likes, with fans stating that the canine simply wanted to remind his dad that “he js your original baby!”
