A Golden Retriever sun winter moment is melting hearts after a funny Reel showed a pup “recharging” in daylight. The video plays like a mini mood swing, and the jokes land fast. One second, Maple looks completely done with the season. Next, she perks up the second the sun shows up.
The clip was shared by the Instagram page maplebaconbutter, which documents life with Maple, Bacon, and Butter. Viewers loved the simple idea behind it. Sometimes all it takes is a golden retriever soaking up winter sunshine to reset the vibe.
This Golden Retriever beats the winter blues with a little bit of sunshine
The reel shows Maple, a Golden Retriever, dealing with a Wisconsin winter indoors. The post has more than 40.2K likes and around 40 comments so far. The caption frames it as Maple’s “battle against a Wisconsin winter,” with a playful nod to seasonal sadness.
The video opens on Maple standing close to the camera with sleepy eyes. A on-screen caption reads, “This is what happens when you don’t solar charge your golden,” and Maple is curled up on a bed while a gentle hand pets her. Another overlay says, “mother let me rest,” matching her cozy, half-awake face.
Then the mood shifts when the camera moves toward a bright window. Maple appears near the glass as sunlight hits the room. One caption reads, “sun is out,” while another says, “i miss sun,” as she stares out the window. A wider shot shows snow on the ground, making the warm indoor light feel even better.
Near the end, Maple stands by the window like she’s soaking in every ray. A final overlay says, “Thank you mom,” as she looks fully revived. It turns the whole moment into a sweet “sun-powered dog” story. Fans replied fast, with one writing, “They need power from a yellow sun.” Another joked, “They’re called GOLDEN RETRIEVERS FOR A REASON.” A third added, “Wisconsin winters are hard, but I know a golden retriever makes it better!!”
