You know those videos that are so tender they make your chest feel full in the best way? That’s the whole vibe when Darcy meets his soon-to-arrive baby brother. Fair warning: you might tear up watching this reel shared by @lily_boris_darcy. In it, Darcy, the Golden Retriever, is stretched out beside his mom on the couch, his head resting carefully on her baby bump. She keeps scratching his ears, and he just stays there; calm, eyes soft, like he’s tuned in to whatever’s happening inside that belly. The caption says it best: “This is the first time Darcy felt and saw his baby brother. Truly the best big brother,” and it’s hard to disagree.
Owner says dog will be the ‘best big brother’ once baby is born in video
With over 30,000 likes, it’s evident that this video has struck a chord with viewers. The clip begins with Darcy lying still, his chin pressed softly against his mom’s belly. Then, suddenly, something shifts, literally. The baby kicks, and Darcy’s ears flick up like radar.
The text on screen reads, “The first time Mr Darcy felt baby boy’s kicks.” And you can see him processing it in real time. He glances down at the bump. Then he steals a couple of quick looks at his mom’s face, like he’s trying to figure out if she’s okay.
His reaction is even sweeter, a little startled, but mostly curious when it happens again. By the third kick, you can tell he’s decided it’s fine. He settles back down, lays his head across her stomach again, and sighs like he’s just accepted his new role in life.
Naturally, the comments poured in; one person wrote, “Dogs can hear the heartbeat before they ever feel a kick,” and another said, “Love this!! Dogs are earth angels.”
It’s a sweet reminder of how tuned-in dogs are; they seem to feel love long before we catch up. And truly, going by how protective and gentle Darcy already is, he’s clearly ready for big brother duty.
