Puppy Makes Valiant Attempt At Getting Bacon Off Counter But His Fluffy Arms Just Won't Reach
We often think of cats as using their paws to snatch things off tables, while dogs usually beg underneath, hoping for scraps to fall. Not this puppy, though, who goes the cat route when trying to valiantly grab a bag of bacon off the kitchen counter. Unfortunately, his fluffy paws just won't reach!
The struggle is real.
A dog parent in Australia captured her puppy's failed attempt to snag a pack of bacon from the kitchen counter. pic.twitter.com/Y0cI0ecE1C
— ABC News (@ABC) September 1, 2026
In an ABC News clip on X, the Bernedoodle named Monty from Australia was caught on camera by his owner when he made the failed attempt to snag a savory snack. In the short clip, he's seen calmly, quietly, and (what he thinks) subtly reaching his black-and-tan teddy-bear paws across the counter, just falling short of hitting his mark.
"Almost! 🤣" one person offered in the comments, as another felt bad, saying, "Poor baby 😂❤️." Meanwhile, a single viewer said what we were all really thinking: "How could you be mad at this cute fluffy pup with teddy bear paws? 😆" The doggy snack struggle is real!
Is bacon OK for dogs?
While the kitchen-counter X clip is cute, dogs shouldn't really eat bacon, as it's not good for them. It is loaded with fat and salt, and regularly eating it can contribute to serious health problems. The risk, of course, depends partly on your dog's size, health, and how much bacon is consumed.
Mainly, it's the high fat content that is concerning because fatty foods and smoked meats can trigger bad effects in dogs, such as pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas, and bacon can also contain toxic seasonings for dogs, like onion and garlic powder. That said, if your dog grabs a piece of cooked bacon off the counter, there is usually no reason to panic, especially if they are otherwise healthy. However, eating several slices is more concerning as the extra fat and sodium can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and/or dehydration, among other symptoms.
Rather than feeding your dog bacon as a treat, offer a healthier dog-friendly treat like store-bought dog biscuits or vegetables that are safe for dogs, like a carrot. In general, when it comes to bacon, a small accidental bite is much different from making it a regular part of your pet's diet. Luckily, the pup in the X video never actually got his paws on it, despite his best efforts!