Chihuahua Melts Hearts As Owner Shows Where He Chooses To Sleep

Newsweek

20-06-2025

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A tiny chihuahua catching some rest beneath their newborn human sibling has captured hearts across the internet.
Rebecca Finch (@hazelshouse_), from Birmingham, England, shared a video on TikTok of her baby, Theodore, peacefully asleep in his crib—with one of the family's chihuahuas, Bambi, snuggled up directly underneath. The heartwarming clip, which has received 243,800 views and 11,100 likes, shows the duo in a bunk bed-style setup, with the camera panning from Theodore down to Bambi nestled below.
"Since we bought baby Theodore home the cat and the chihuahua have just adored him. He had to spend some time on the neonatal unit at Birmingham Women's Hospital and he came out just in time for Christmas. The first photo is the night he came home! The pets are very much part of the family and they love my older daughter Hazel too," Finch told Newsweek.
Alongside Bambi, the family also has another chihuahua named Tinks—who also enjoys snoozing under the crib—and a cat called Minnie.
A split image showing Theodore sleeping in his crib with Bambi resting beneath him.
A split image showing Theodore sleeping in his crib with Bambi resting beneath him.
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"He will be moving into his proper cot soon, so I wanted to film it to remember it," Finch added.
The Dogs Trust, a UK-based animal welfare charity, offers guidance for families introducing a new baby into a household with dogs. According to their advice, early planning and gradual introductions are key: "Allow your dog to explore baby items in advance and ensure they continue to get positive attention, so they associate the baby with good experiences." Ensuring a calm environment and creating safe spaces for both baby and pets can help foster harmonious relationships.
An image of Theodore in his prom as Bambi the dog and Minnie the cat peer into take a closer look.
An image of Theodore in his prom as Bambi the dog and Minnie the cat peer into take a closer look.
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TikTok users were charmed by the clip and quick to share their own similar stories.
"Our Jack Russell always sleeps under the crib," said one user.
"That's too cute. Chihuahuas are the best dogs," added another viewer.
"My Frenchie does this," said Jessica.
"That is 100% The reason for the basket and when the baby out grows the crib the dog gets to sleep in that part( my dog slept in one but he was 15kg, so it only lasted a few years and we upgraded to a giant footstool for him)," commented Katherine.
"Isn't this what they were designed for. Super cute," another user chimed in.
"Aww two beautiful adorable sleeping babies together," said another viewer.
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