If trees really could grow tennis balls, one pup would be the happiest in the world. And judging by his daily routine, he might actually believe they do. A recent viral video has viewers laughing over a dog who’s made it his mission to harvest his favorite ball from the branches above.
Golden Retriever tries convincing owner there’s tennis ball growing in trees
A video posted to the Instagram account @zebbythegolden captures a dog’s moment with a ‘tennis ball tree’ that’s equal parts funny and heartwarming. The clip features Zebby, a Golden Retriever puppy with an apparent obsession with tennis balls. In the video, Zebby is seen standing beneath a tree, head tilted up and eyes locked on the branches above. According to the text overlay, this behavior started after the pup discovered a tennis ball nestled in the tree. Ever since that time, Zebby’s been convinced it wasn’t a fluke — that this tree, somehow, grows tennis balls.
The owner explained in the caption, “I have no idea why there was a ball in this tree but now he is convinced this tree grows tennis balls. Now we do this almost every day lol.” It’s become part of their routine: daily walks that include a hopeful visit to the “tennis ball tree,” where Zebby waits patiently, just in case another one appears.
Since it was posted yesterday, the reel has already pulled in over 751K views and 78K likes. The comments section is full of laughs, with one person joking, “Trees should grow tennis balls instead of apples.” Another viewer chimed in, “I think it’s time for you to bring a secret tennis ball on your walks.” Someone else added, “We must find this tree. And we must fill it with tennis balls.” To Zebby, that tree isn’t just part of the neighborhood, it’s a magical source of his favorite thing. And honestly, who’s to say he’s wrong?
