Big Dog Is Heartbroken, Thinking Only Grandma Can Fix His Favorite Toy, Until This Happens

An emotional Instagram Reel from @chewythenewfoundland shows Chewy, a large dog with a beloved banana plush, after it gets torn at home. The clip, posted 10 hours ago, follows the Newfoundland as he seems unsure anyone else can repair it. His human steps in, fixes the yellow plush, and gives it back. Chewy’s huge smile then turns the moment into a sweet family memory.

Big dog doesn’t think anybody but grandma can fix his toy and gets the sweetest gift

The video begins with Chewy looking worried beside the damaged banana plush. The on-screen text says he “didn’t think it could be fixed without her,” giving the simple repair a deeper emotional meaning. A black-and-white flashback then shows the cherished family figure working on the plush before. Chewy’s human appears to continue that loving habit. She repairs the banana and returns it to him, and his whole face changes. The account’s caption says, “That is the biggest smile i’ve ever seen,” matching the happy look he gives once the plush is back in his mouth.

Newfoundlands are known for their gentle size, soft expressions, and strong attachment to their families. Chewy fits that feeling here. He does not just carry the plush away. He looks relieved, almost proud, as if the familiar comfort has returned. The final shots show him holding the repaired banana and smiling in the sunlight. The moment feels playful at first, but the memory behind the repair makes it more tender. It shows how small family rituals can stay alive through love and care.

Viewers were touched by the reel’s emotional layer. One user wrote, “She touched us all with her love.” Another added, “Grandma taught mama everything she needed to know about fixing your favorite toys Chewy.” A third viewer commented, “Remember Chewy while Grandma is always watching over you, mom loves you unconditionally just as much as grandma did.” Someone else wrote, “Awww he misses grandma..but that smile is priceless…”