Dogs notice everything from the sound of a cheese wrapper to the subtle shift in their owner’s tone. But one dog, Opie the potato, has mastered an even more impressive skill: recognizing when his mom is leaving the house without him based solely on how she dresses. A new viral video captures the exact moment Opie realizes he’s not invited, and the heartbreak is real.
Dog realizes mom’s going out without him when she doesn’t look ‘homeless’
Opie is the star of the Instagram account @justopiethings, where he’s earned a devoted audience of 173K followers across more than 1,050 posts. His bio reads: “Epileptic and thriving | Director of Mayhem for @bark | Showing the world why bully breeds are #1 | Guaranteed to make you smile.” The video opens with Opie resting on the couch. The on-screen text reads: “One thing I have learned, if my mom is not looking homeless, that means she is going out without me.”
Opie lifts his head slowly, eyes widening as he processes the outfit. The video’s caption reads, “They know how to pick up on things.” He may not be able to stop Mom from leaving, but he can absolutely make her feel guilty about it. And, as always, he does it with award-worthy facial expressions.
Viewers rushed to the comments to share how much Opie’s dramatic pout resonated with them. One user wrote, “That lower lip pout gets me every time.” Another added, “The disappointment on his face.” One more summed it up perfectly: “I’m crying, I’m laughing so hard. Too true.” A fourth one commented, “It’ll be alright, sweet Opie. Once your mom gets back, she’ll take you out for a spin. Just be patient, sweet Opie,” while the other wrote, “Amazing how dogs can make you feel guilty as much as kids! Neither understands why they can’t go with you!”
