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Woman Finds Dog on Bed Wanting Cuddles, Hysterics as It Isn't Hers
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A woman found next door's dog sleeping in her bed, melting hearts across the internet.
Shelby (@itsshelbs) shared footage of her neighbor's dog, Beni, in her bed, which amassed 93,000 likes and 307,900 views.
"This isn't my dog. This is my neighbor's dog that can fit through the fence and just shows up at our house multiple times a day for cuddles," she wrote as the text overlay of the video.
"We luv you, Beni," she captioned the post.
The video shows Beni, a golden colored dog, sweetly nestled in bed whilst wagging his tail.
Why Do Neighbor Dogs Roam?
Many pet owners find themselves in a bind when dogs wander into neighboring yards—sometimes causing mess, and other times, like Beni, just seeking affection.
If you discover a neighbor's dog trespassing in your garden, and you don't want them to, the first recommendation is to communicate with the owner, and, if needed, install fencing or deterrent signs, according to home security company Reolink.
Can Dogs Find Their Way Home?
Relying on scent and memory, dogs possess an incredible sense of smell—about 10,000 times stronger than humans.
They can recognize familiar scents and retrace home routes, depending on their instincts, environment, distance, and motivation, according to
TikTokers Weigh In
The video sparked a torrent of relatable comments.
"Ngl I'd be sooooooo butt hurt if my dog left me multiple times a day to get cuddles from someone else, It's like getting cheated on LOL," shared one user.
"He's living a double life," said Alex.
"Hes got dual citizenship," joked Robyn.
"I'm his lawyer. He is simply spreading joy and love and cheer," said Diana.
"He said 'Well it takes a village, doesn't it Shelby??!'" added Ann.
A stock image showing a golden retriever lying in bed.
A stock image showing a golden retriever lying in bed.
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"What a wonderful little furry neighbor that comes to check on you and hang out!" said Amber.
"My dog would be doing this all day if he had the option. He loves 'new' people," said Samia.
"My dog would absolutely do this w my Nextdoor neighbors if he wasn't so limited by his tinyness," said another user.
"My cat was like this but also bc they gave her food eventually but now they got a divorce and moved away so now she's back home," another user added.
Newsweek reached out to @itsshelbs for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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