19-05-2025
What Golden Retriever Does for Her Owners Before Bedtime Melts Hearts
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A golden retriever from Key West, Florida, has captured the hearts of social-media users with her unique nighttime ritual, which has gone viral on TikTok.
In the clip, shared in April under the username @kristen_flkeysgirl, Mazi can be seen settling down to sleep with her favorite toy at the feet of her owners' bed, only after ensuring they each also have a stuffy to hug through the night. "She's ready for bed, gave us each a friend," the poster writes in the clip.
There is nothing cuter than a pup playing with their stuffed animals, like Mazi in the clip, but what makes these toys so appealing to our pets?
A Catster article medically reviewed by Dr. Chyrle Bonk says that our pups have multiple reasons to love their stuffies. For starters, toys are very versatile; pups can chew on them for fun, and then, next minute, hold them for comfort.
Stuffies are also very easily chewable, which is especially pleasant for puppies going through their teething phase. Plush toys are also fun to play with for pups who love hunting. And, finally, they also make great possessions, making your pup feel like they have something special that is just for them.
While toys can help your dog's physical and mental development, they are not always safe, and not all of them are the best choice for your specific pup.
Dogs who suffer form separation anxiety do benefit from plush toys and warm blankets, which help them soothe and bring them comfort and a sense of security.
However, those with a natural instinct to chew should stay away from stuffed toys and play with hard rubber or reinforced, tough nylon/fabric toys instead.
Toys should be replaced as soon as damage starts showing. Small Door Veterinary says that any size piece can pose a choking hazard for your pup. Toys with sharp elements are particularly dangerous as they can cause intestinal punctures or blockages.
Stock image: A golden retriever lays in bed with a stuffed toy.
Stock image: A golden retriever lays in bed with a stuffed toy.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 2.7 million views and more than 480,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Randi, commented: "My dog 'tucks me in' every night. After I get situated, he gives me a stuffie and then goes and lays down on the couch."
Anna posted: "Stop this is the most precious thing ever."
Riley added: "I would actually start crying."
Newsweek reached out to @kristen_flkeysgirl for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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