Woman Leaves Golden Retrievers Alone for 'Few Hours', Then Sees the Pet Cam
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When one woman stepped out for a few hours, she wasn't prepared for what she would see her dogs doing on the pet cam during the day.
Joanne, 33, left golden retrievers Daisy, 4, and Maple 2, for a "few hours", and when she later looked at her home video footage, her heart melted.
At first, Ontario-based Daisy and Maple sat and stared at the door, waiting for their mom to return. Shortly after, they settled down together on the couch, curled up and "keeping each other company" in a moment that has gone viral
Pictures from the home video footage of Golden Retrievers Daisy and Maple.
Pictures from the home video footage of Golden Retrievers Daisy and Maple.
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Later in the video, which already has over 700,000 views on TikTok since being shared last month, Joanne called the dogs' names through the camera, cheering them up instantly as they come to the front of the frame.
"I felt emotional watching the footage but also was surprised because usually the girls are quite rambunctious when we are home with them," Joanne, who didn't give her surname, told Newsweek.
"I was surprised to see them calm and even laying together on the couch. I couldn't wait to get home to them after seeing them wait for me."
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How Long Can Dogs Be Left at Home?
Adult dogs can generally be left home alone for six to eight hours at a time, but this varies depending on age, medical condition and even breed.
Jennifer Fryer, a veterinarian at Chewy, previously told Newsweek: "An adult dog can typically wait six to eight hours between outside bathroom trips, and for puppies this time frame can be as short as one to two hours, and the interval gets longer as they grow older."
Despite this, she warned that it is always a good idea to ensure your dog isn't alone for too long. "Leaving a dog alone at any age risks accidents in the house, or urinary tract infections from holding urine in for too long," she said.
Joanne's video struck a chord with pet parents everywhere, sparking a wave of responses from viewers who shared their own experiences of missing their pets while away.
"This is why I refuse to get a dog 'till I'm retired," said viewer Swag.
While fellow dog owner Zivasfurmama could relate and wrote: "I'm crying!!! I always rush to be with my baby. we always hurry home because I don't like her alone for a long period of time."
But some pet owners shared opposite experiences, like Katie who said: "I swear my dog is relieved when I go out. I have a camera too and he lays down and sleeps straight away. He is an old boy though so in his twilight years that are made for napping!"
Joanne was delighted by how many people loved seeing Daisy and Maple's home alone time. "Many viewers shared that they have a hard time leaving their dogs at home because of this and felt very emotional and touched to see these clips of Daisy and Maple," she said.
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