Meet Cactus, a rescue pup whose unusual idea of fun just made him Instagram famous. The video begins innocently enough, with him lounging on the couch, but everything changes the moment his dad asks, “Hey Cactus, do you want to watch Shrek?” Suddenly, his face changes — ears twitch, eyes go wide, and he lets out a tiny howl that sounds a lot like he’s saying ‘yes.’
It just shows how dogs can say plenty without ever barking a word. For Cactus, who’s already been through a tough start as a rescue, his joy at hearing the word “Shrek” feels all the more heartwarming. As his dad hands him a Shrek toy to cuddle, the stage is set for the ultimate cozy movie time.
Rescue puppy cannot get enough of Shrek movie in adorable Instagram video
Instagram loved it right away, with more than 22,000 likes rolling in from people charmed by his excitement. You can see why — there’s something so funny and yet so sweet about the way he perks up when Smash Mouth’s iconic opening track kicks in.
In the video, he is perfectly happy, even if a little bored, to spend his day on the couch. But when his dad asks him if he wants to watch Shrek, the vibe changes. His ears move like antennae picking up the signal, and his little vocal responses make it look like he’s vehemently agreeing to the suggestion. Once his dad sets him up with the movie on a tablet and his plush sidekick, Cactus, looks completely content.
The comments are pure gold. One person wrote, “That was the sweetest yes I’ve ever heard!!!!” while another laughed, “I think Cactus is the reason Shrek is the number 3 movie on Netflix currently.”
Others admitted they want to try the film on their own pups. And honestly, can you blame them? Watching Cactus settle into his happy place — snuggled up, ears alert, completely absorbed — is the kind of feel-good content you can watch on again and again.
