Owner Heartbroken After Puppy Met Childhood Family Dog—Didn't Go To Plan
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A puppy's heartwarming effort to bond with a senior dog has charmed viewers online, as thousands watched her determined attempts to win over her older housemate.
The video, shared by @junothecavapoo on social media, shows Juno—a young cavapoo—desperately trying to befriend Lola, a senior Labrador, during a two-week stay. The clip has garnered nearly 1,000 likes and over 15,600 views.
"Unfortunately and unsurprisingly it isn't the happy ending we had hoped for," the owner told Newsweek. "Although Lola became more tolerant of Juno and at points we did even catch them sleeping on the same bed, Juno took her chances when Lola was already sleeping and as she's deaf, got away with it!, I can't say they became besties."
The owner explained that despite Lola's indifference, Juno remained enthusiastic throughout their time together.
A split image of Juno the Cavapoo trying to win over the affection of Lola.
A split image of Juno the Cavapoo trying to win over the affection of Lola.
@junothecavapoo/@junothecavapoo
They said Juno amazed them with her "resilience and determination to befriend Lola," noting that the puppy seemed to genuinely believe Lola was her best friend, even though she was largely ignored.
Her tail didn't stop wagging for her whole stay, and after Lola left, Juno continued to search for her around the house for several days.
"Auntie Lola has come for a two week holiday and I'm determined to make her like me," the owner fittingly captioned the video.
In the now-viral video, Juno can be seen joyfully wagging her tail, attempting to snuggle up with Lola in her bed, and even rolling a ball toward her in a hopeful gesture of play.
Introducing a puppy to a senior dog can be challenging. Such introductions should be handled gradually and with patience, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). Older dogs may not be as tolerant of high energy and enthusiasm, and it's important to give them space and time to adjust. Short, supervised interactions and separate resting areas can help ease the transition, along with plenty of positive reinforcement when the older dog responds calmly.
TikTok viewers were touched by Juno's efforts.
"Noooo, the little roll of the ball broke my heart! That puppy is so cute," said one user.
"Awww how adorable I'm sure they will love each other," commented another.
"Awhh the ball rolling," added Angelique.
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