Mother’s Day is traditionally a celebration of moms who raise and nurture children, but the meaning of motherhood has grown far beyond that. For many, caring for a pet is just as real and rewarding. When the bond between a dog and their owner is built on pure, true love, it’s hard not to see it as a form of motherhood too. One heartfelt Instagram video is embracing that idea, offering a sweet tribute to dog moms everywhere.
Dog owner shows her version of ‘true love’ in adorable Mother’s Day video
Instagram user @wally.meets.world shared a sweet tribute to the bond she shares with her Golden Retriever, Wally. The video starts with her picking him up for a big hug, followed by a montage of affectionate moments — snuggling on the couch, sharing treats, and giving him gentle pets. Over the clips, the dog mom shares a heartfelt voiceover message about what motherhood means to her.
“Mother’s Day is coming up and let’s just remind people, you don’t hurt my feelings when you say dog moms aren’t real moms,” she says. She continues by saying that while some only recognize biological or human mothers, she believes motherhood comes in many forms — whether you’re caring for plants, pets, or people. “Motherhood isn’t pie,” she adds, “just cause you share the word doesn’t mean it means any less to you.” Her words challenge the narrow definition of motherhood, closing with a call to celebrate “all women who have raised something with love and affection.”
Many viewers echoed the sentiment that being a dog mom is, in fact, a special kind of motherhood. One person wrote, “I have both human and dog babies… adore them both. Happy Mother’s Day.” Another commented, “Happy Mother’s Day to you. Wally is lucky to have such an amazing mom!” And a third kept it simple and sweet: “Pretty much the same thing.”
Whether you’re raising a child or a pup, what matters most is the care, devotion, and joy you bring into that relationship. And by that measure, Wally’s mom is doing motherhood exactly right.
