Owner Goes To Put Cushions Back on Couch, Unprepared for What Dog Does Next

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A dog's sweet way of sharing her toys with her owner has melted the hearts of viewers on TikTok.
The dog, a miniature Bernedoodle based in New York, was captured sitting in her daybed looking rather pleased with herself after moving her favorite toy onto the couch to join her owner's cushions.
The canine's owner, Stephanie Rose (@stephanniieerose), told viewers on the platform that her pet always mistakes her couch decor for being a set of toys belonging to her owner. The lighthearted post has been viewed more than 395,000 times to date, sparking many responses from viewers in the comments.
Viewers were able to see Stephanie Rose's dog sitting calmly in her donut bed before the camera panned to show the dog's favorite toy, a small stuffed cat, after it had been placed within a row of couch cushions.
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does this makes sense bc i'm crying also she's been doing this since she was a babyyy 😭 every time without fail ♬ The Winner Is... - DeVotchKa Version - DeVotchKa
An overlaid text on the video read: "Soulmated so hard that everytime I put my pillows back on the couch, she adds her favorite toy because she thinks they're my toys."
"Does this makes sense [because] I'm crying also she's been doing this since she was a baby," the caption added. "Every time without fail."
The video had been shared to the platform on May 20, around the time when creators had begun posting all the unique ways that they have "soulmated" with their pets in a lighthearted new social media trend.
As for the canine's good-natured gesture of rounding all the "toys" up, dogs can indeed develop strong emotional attachments to toys for several reasons.
These attachments often mirror bonding behaviors, with some dogs treating a particular toy as a surrogate companion. Toys can also become comfort objects, providing security during stressful times such as when the dog is left alone or exposed to new people and environments.
This can all provide some explanation as to why Stephanie Rose's miniature Bernedoodle felt it appropriate to place her toys with what she assumed were her owner's.
Viewers on TikTok were quick to gush over the sweet action, with many sharing their amusement at the viral moment in the comments.
"Making her house a home," one viewer said, while another added in much agreement: "She's decorating."
"She's just a little girl," a third viewer shared.
"She must think you're so cute cuddling with your toys and never messing them up," another added.
"What a sweetheart," a different viewer said. "I can't take it."
Another commented: "Okay well now I'm crying in bed which is not unusual but still not appreciated."
A variety of many large stuffed plush animals, ropes and chew bones for pet dogs.
A variety of many large stuffed plush animals, ropes and chew bones for pet dogs.
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