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12-08-2025
- Entertainment
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Senior Golden Retriever Has the Cutest Reaction to Mom Calling Her Name After ‘Playing Dead' for Too Long
Senior Golden Retriever Has the Cutest Reaction to Mom Calling Her Name After 'Playing Dead' for Too Long originally appeared on PetHelpful. Anyone who is a pet parent to a senior dog has likely had a frightening experience where their beloved canine companion has been lying still for just a little too long, and they begin to worry and wonder if their precious fur baby is okay. That's exactly what is going on in this video, where this dog mom calls out to her senior Golden Retriever, Molly, after she has been playing dead for too long. For a good long moment, Molly is lying out in the middle of the yard completely motionless. At a glance, one might mistakenly overlook her or think that they are seeing a large mound on the lawn because of how Molly's golden fur seemingly blends in with all the dead, brown grass. But as this footage zooms in on this still-as-can-be Golden Retriever, her stillness starts to become unnerving. She is not moving at all. It's almost like watching a crocodile at the zoo. Sure enough, Molly's human mother begins to get a little antsy watching her and calls out to her: 'Molly, are you alive?' However, Molly doesn't respond to her mother's voice and remains tries calling out to her dog again, but this time there is noticeably more worry in her voice as she calls out, 'Molly?' But once again, Molly doesn't respond or move. Her mom calls her name more forcefully, 'Molly!' And this time, Molly wakes up. Her expression is utterly priceless. Mileage that her human mama with the utmost curiosity, as though she is trying to say, 'What is it? I'm sorry, did you say something, Mother?' Relieved to see that Molly is alive, her mother sighs with relief as she tells her beloved fur baby, 'Don't do that. Okay, you can go back to sleep.' Why Do Dogs Play Dead? Anyone who is familiar with dogs has probably witnessed some version of this behavior before. Also known as 'playing dead,' this entertaining and sometimes puzzling behavior has intrigued humans for eons. But why do dogs like to play dead? Some experts believe that our canine companions like to play dead as a type of defensive mechanism that dogs have used to protect themselves when they believe they are in danger. Not unlike a fight or flight response from a human being, sometimes dogs believe that it is safer for them to pretend to be dead in order to avoid a potentially dangerous confrontation. Dogs are highly intelligent, adaptable creatures, after all, so this makes sense. However, in Molly's case, we don't know if she was necessarily playing dead per se; she could have just been taking a nap and was unable to hear her human mama calling out to her from across the yard. Either way, we are glad that Molly is A-OK! Senior Golden Retriever Has the Cutest Reaction to Mom Calling Her Name After 'Playing Dead' for Too Long first appeared on PetHelpful on Aug 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Aug 10, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Japan Times
04-07-2025
- General
- Japan Times
A furry ball of sunshine
Being around Cheyenne is like turning your face toward the early morning sun. Just the presence of this gentle, patient girl soothes and heals — you can feel it in your bones. Cheyenne is quite the golden girl herself, in both personality and years. She was born in late 2011 and had to be given up when her owner went into care. And though Cheyenne may be 13 years old, she's sprightly, simply delightful and comes with a clean bill of health. Cheyenne has a clean bill of health and is currently being fostered in the Tokyo area while waiting to find a permanent home. | Yukari Yamaguchi She's an avid walker, but won't tug on the leash. Cheyenne is happy around people, most dogs and even cats. If you're looking for a perky but calm canine companion, Cheyenne is perfect for you. She's in foster care in the Tokyo area now and looking for a permanent home. If you are interested in adopting, email ARK at Tokyoark@ or call 050-1557-2763 (English or Japanese) Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Animal Refuge Kansai (with offices in Kansai and Tokyo) is an NPO founded by U.K. native Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are required to undergo a screening process. Web:
