Mom-to-Be Packs Hospital Bag, Hysterics over What Dog Does Next

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4 days ago

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After packing her hospital bag, a mom-to-be has shared the adorable item her dog couldn't let her leave without.
Before heading to the hospital to welcome her first child, TikTok user @ashleysavv packed her overnight bag in readiness. She included all the essentials for herself and the baby, but as it turns out, there was one item that she very nearly forgot to pack.
Luckily, her dog Oakley was on hand to help her out.
Indeed, Ashley shared a hilarious video on TikTok of Oakley lying beside the suitcase and looking very proud of his vital addition. As the camera panned over to the luggage, it showed the dog's orange ball wedged into the bag.
Oakley certainly couldn't let his owner leave without it, after all.
Layered over the video, the caption reads: "packing our hospital bags and seeing he added his ball."
Internet users can't cope with Oakley's important contribution to the hospital bag, and the video has gone viral on TikTok. In just a matter of days, it has already amassed more than 935,200 views and over 253,900 likes at the time of writing.
A stock image of a pregnant woman packing a hospital bag, with her dog sitting beside her.
A stock image of a pregnant woman packing a hospital bag, with her dog sitting beside her.
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Newsweek has contacted @ashleysavv via Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the video.
While it seems that Oakley is already happy to share his toys with the newest addition, there may still be need for an adjustment period following the major life change. The American Kennel Club (AKC) suggests that dogs need mental and physical space to figure out the new dynamic.
It's important to take things slowly and have patience. Dogs may be excited about having a new buddy at first, but the novelty can wear off when they realize the baby is noisy and doesn't know how to throw a ball. That's why the AKC recommends creating small moments of success by planning out their encounters and rewarding positive interactions.
Dogs should also have a place to call their own, such as a crate or a bed. If the baby gets too much for the pup or they want to retreat somewhere quiet, they need a sanctuary that's just for them.
Notably, the AKC says that owners should not expect a finished product from the beginning. Bonds take a while to develop, and a dog needs time to get accustomed to no longer being the only baby of the house.
Since the video went viral on TikTok showing that "big brother Oakley is ready" for the new arrival, it has generated over 600 comments already. Internet users can't get enough of his adorable addition to the hospital bag and insisted he was trying to help.
One comment reads: "He's looking at the bag like, I'm coming too, right???"
Another TikTok user wrote: "he's wishing you good luck with his favorite ball."
Another person joked: "he's going with you, and he'll need something to occupy himself with. Obviously."
While one commenter added: "Already sharing his toys! Sweet baby!"
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