Dogs don’t miss a beat when something changes at home, and the shift can make them uneasy — more so when it involves their favorite person. This video shows that rollercoaster of feelings in real time as Cactus, a rescue puppy, gets nervous whenever his owner packs his bags, but then he gets dropped off at his babysitter’s place.
He knows his dad is going somewhere, and he runs to his crate. However, this story has a beautiful twist. The video shows his full journey, from initial heartbreak to pure joy, as he realizes where he is headed.
Owner shows how rescue puppy, nervous at first, reacts once he reaches babysitter’s
This sweet video is charming everyone on social media as a rescue puppy is beyond happy to be dropped off at his babysitter’s house. It starts with Cactus’s owner packing his bag. The pup knows exactly what’s happening. He quickly runs to his crate, which is his safe space.
The owner then tells him, “You gotta come out,” as they are headed to one of his favorite places. The drive is a little tense, but Cactus starts to relax in the car. His dad assures him he will see his best friend soon, noting, “He’ll be so happy once he gets there.”
When they pull into the babysitter’s driveway, the whole mood shifts. The second Cactus realizes where they are, his tail goes into overdrive. The video then sees the puppy’s best friend — the babysitter’s dog — burst out the door to greet him, and suddenly the shy rescue transforms into a bundle of joy. The two run straight inside, already ready for a play session, while Cactus’ human says goodbye in the background.
The once-nervous canine is now perfectly happy. With over 13K likes at the time of writing, the comments show how many connected with the pup’s story. One netizen perfectly summed up his emotional journey, saying, “Cactus has SO many feelings and I just love him to pieces for it.”
Others saw a moment of independence. They wrote, “That ‘it’s OK dad, you go now, don’t embarrass me in front of my friend’.” An individual even joked, “I love how the video makes it seem like the other dog will be dog sitting Cactus (he seemed perfectly capable of it!!).”
Saying goodbye is always tough. However, seeing Cactus wagging his tail happily at his babysitter’s place makes the whole moment easier for any dog parent.
