These Golden Retrievers Love Getting Tucked In By Mom Like Little Kids Every Morning
Many of us can remember getting tucked in by mom as a kid, all warm, cozy, and ready to dream. Sometimes, even though it was at night, it was the best part of our day. Now, what if that small act of kindness happened in the morning, and you were a dog? Yup, a dog. We found two golden retrievers living their best lives on TikTok, getting tucked in by mom every morning before she goes to work, and it's making us a little jealous.
@rookieandemmy The tree is making it SOOO cozy🥹🌲 the best part of the morning🤍 #spoileddog #dogmom #goldenretriever #farmdog #doglover
Captioned "the best part of the morning," the content creator writes that "some dogs have to wake up before the sun to work the farm but mine wait for me to tuck them in while I get ready for work" before dropping the hashtag #spoileddog. Set to sweet, whimsical music, we see the two dogs — named Rookie and Emmy — get settled on the couch, one with a stuffy in its mouth, as their dog mom uses blankets to gently tuck them in before they doze off.
"That's the life every dog deserves ❤️," noted one watcher in the comments, while several commenters thought these dogs were "living the dream." Yet another summed things up by saying, "Oh I wish with all my heart that all the dogs of the world had this beautiful life 🥰." Indeed!
Why pets sometimes remind us of kids
Many pet owners often think of their dogs or cats as kids, sometimes even going as far as dressing them up and referring to them as their "son" or "fur baby." But why is that? Well, pets often remind us of human children because they share similar behavioral characteristics and cognitive skills, relying on us for food, safety, and emotional connection, among other things. In fact, studies have shown that on average, a dog has the mental awareness and intelligence of a two-and-a-half-year-old toddler — and there are some pretty smart kids out there at that age!
All this adds up to pet owners often equating their dog or cat's attachment and neediness to caring for a child and being a "pet parent," making room for training, nurturing, and playtime for their furry companions, along with providing basic life necessities. It's a win-win for all involved, as domesticated pets get their needs taken care of by their "parent" while humans get fulfilling emotional benefits from owning a pet, like companionship and a sense of security, often staving off loneliness or boredom. Some people even believe they have found their "soul pet" in a dog or cat, with no argument from us!