A heart-melting video shared online shows how one dog’s quirky obsession turned into the perfect holiday gift. The clip features a dog with an undeniable fascination with suitcases, so much so that his owner decided to surprise him with a custom carry-on of his own. The video opens with text overlay reading, “Our dog has been obsessed with suitcases for some odd reason.”
Owner gifts dog with his custom suitcase for Christmas
The video was shared by popular animal content creator Mina Alali, who goes by the handle @mina.alali. Mina, who boasts 2.4 million followers and over 113.7 million likes, is well known for her wholesome animal-focused content. Her bio reads “animals > people,” which clearly comes to life in this adorable moment.
Viewers then see the pup eagerly investigating luggage, sniffing and clinging to it with clear excitement. Mina leaned into it, literally gifting the dog a perfectly sized carry-on as a Christmas present. As soon as the dog spots his new suitcase, his excitement becomes impossible to miss. He paws it and appears genuinely thrilled, as if he knows it belongs to him.
The wholesome moment quickly resonated with viewers, racking up more than 80,000 views. Fans flooded the comments with affection. One user joked, “But now we need the audio ‘I love my suitcase.’” Another wrote, “My dog does the same with trash bags for no reason!”
Meanwhile, others leaned into playful imagination. “This is Maverick trying to tell you his dream job is a baggage handler at the airport—let him live his dream!” one viewer commented. Another added, “Mav is so happy with his little suitcase.” One user joked, “What a suitcase-loving boy! Ummm, I think he will expect to go on EVERY vacation with you two!” Sometimes, the best presents are about love, understanding, and letting dogs be their wonderfully weird selves.
