Scrolling through the family moments of Tato the Labrador is like flipping through a scrapbook full of wagging tails, sloppy kisses, and puppy chaos you can’t get enough of. In one of the sweetest clips, his humans celebrate his third birthday, and it perfectly shows his journey from a tiny “potato” in a Christmas basket to a goofy, adventurous Labrador who can almost keep up with his older brother, Ollie. His boundless energy and curiosity, and “love-my-life” vibe comes through in every frame. The video was posted on Instagram by Ollie’s account @good.boy.ollie, and you can also see all chaos and cuteness over at Tato’s own account, @good.boy.tato.
Owner looks back at dog’s adorable moments in video tribute for birthday
The clip has already gone viral, amassing over 226,000 likes. It opens with Tato celebrating his birthday with buntings, a foil “3” balloon, and a birthday “cake” made of meat, complete with candles and a party hat. Then it rewinds to baby Tato meeting Ollie for the first time in the Christmas basket, showing the start of a lifelong bond. From playful tussles with his reflection to Ollie holding Tato’s leash during walks, every frame shows the joy of growing up alongside a sibling.
Viewers also get a peek into Tato’s adventures: chasing each other in a snowy park, paddleboarding, running through streams with sticks, and even playing dress up with miniature chef hats.
The montage winds down with some especially tender moments between the brothers — from playful snuggles to a heart-melting shot of Tato resting his chin on Ollie’s head, as if to say, “you’ll always be my big brother.”
Finally, the video closes on him happily tucking into his birthday treat with a big “3” candle on top. The comment section quickly turned into a wall of love, filled with birthday wishes, teary-eyed emojis, and fans marveling at how quickly the years have passed. For so many who’ve followed his journey since the “tiny potato” days, it felt like watching a family member grow up.
