If you’re a dog parent, you’ve probably noticed how your pup seems extra attentive when you’re having a rough day. They sit closer, follow you around, and refuse to leave your side. It’s like they sense your mood before you even say a word. That kind of instinct shines in a video of a Golden Retriever cuddling up to her dad while he recovers from the flu.
Golden Retriever snuggles with dad to comfort him in adorable video
Instagram user @withsummerbean posted the video featuring their Golden Retriever puppy, Rue, as she tries to comfort her dad while he’s home, sick with the flu. The clip, filmed by Rue’s mom, opens with the dad stretched out on the couch, clearly under the weather. Rue, still small and full of puppy energy, sits beside him with a determined focus that suggests she knows he needs her.
The text over the video reads, “watch my puppy comfort my husband with the flu,” setting the tone for what follows. Rue carefully works her way into position, shifting her body to fit into the small space between the couch cushions and her dad. She seems intent on finding the perfect cuddle spot, even readjusting herself several times to get as close as possible.
At one point, Rue places both of her paws gently on his chest, as if offering reassurance. Her movements are slow and deliberate, and her expression appears calm and attentive. Rather than bouncing around like many puppies might, she stays focused entirely on being there for him.
One user joked that moments like these should come with a medical prescription, suggesting that puppy cuddles might be the best medicine. Another commenter expressed gratitude for dogs in general, saying humans don’t deserve such loyal companions.
Several viewers pointed out Rue’s expression, noting that her face showed genuine concern. One comment described it as her silently reassuring her dad that she was there for him. Others simply summed it up as incredibly sweet, praising the puppy’s natural empathy.
