A little Golden Retriever puppy named Sunset is winning hearts, and all it took him was to sit still for a movie like the most polite little viewer in the house. In an adorable Instagram video from @thegoldensunset_, the 8-week-old pup lies on a couch and stares up at the TV while an animated film plays, with the on-screen caption asking, “Have you ever seen an 8-week-old golden retriever watching a movie?” Meanwhile, the video’s caption aptly says, “Melting.”
Golden Retriever puppy watches a movie in most adorable way possible
The Golden Retriever puppy looks completely lost in the movie. He fixes his eyes on the screen with his head lifted as an animated dog movie plays on the television — and who could miss such an important moment?
In another scene, Sunset lies down better, resting his sleepy little face against the couch while still facing the TV. The room feels cozy while Sunset watches from the couch like a tiny critic.
There is actually a simple reason some dogs might seem interested in television. They tend to notice little movements and certain sounds easily, and animated movies often have every little cue in the form of vibrant colors, quick motion, and various voices that grab their attention.
Moreover, puppies spend a lot of time taking in the world around them, so a moving screen can be one more thing to study for a minute before they go to sleep.
And in Sunset’s case, that attention span was more than enough to melt his owner and the viewers. Commenters called the puppy “the sweetest little baby” and “just a little baby pup,” and where is the lie?
Nothing wild happens in the video, but the Golden Retriever puppy and his fixation on a very interesting movie are one of those soft moments that make people stop scrolling. As for the plot of the movie, it hardly matters because the puppy singlehandedly stole the show.
