Heartwarming Clip Shows Retriever Refusing To Leave Pregnant Mom's Side

A Golden Retriever called Lady has melted hearts across the internet after a video of her refusing to go anywhere unless her pregnant mom followed went viral on social media.

The video was shared to TikTok on Wednesday by the dog's owner, under the username ladyandtheblues. The owner is pregnant and Lady can first be seen laying with her on the couch, resting her head by the baby bump. Lady can then be seen refusing to walk with her dad unless her mom walks with them.

In the second part of the clip, as soon as Lady notices her mom is not following her on a walk, she can be seen walking back and making sure that she's coming along, refusing to take one more step unless she starts moving with them.

Lady's owner, Erika, told Newsweek that she grew up with seven family dogs and always wanted a dog of her own.

She said: "It took me five years to convince my husband, who grew up with cats only, to get Lady. Lady's favorite person has always been her dad, even I'm the one who feeds/trains her. When I got pregnant things changed. Lady started showing some behavioral changes, such as showing nesting behavior, whining more for attention, and she following me around the house.

"She was never a very cuddly dog but she now rests her head on my belly and sleeps. We are now nap buddies. The first time she felt the baby's kick she was very confused but now she is very comfortable with any kind of movement. I'm now 37 weeks pregnant and she is very attached to me, and refuses to go for a walk without me.

"We are very excited to see how she will react to her baby sister in a few weeks. I hope they will be best friends!"

The heartwarming post came with a caption that read: "My dog became so clingy after I got pregnant and now she refuses to go for a walk without me..." Followed by: "She doesn't wanna leave the baby."

Dogs actually do know when you're pregnant, according to the American Kennel Club, and maybe that explains Lady's newly acquired clingy behavior. Dogs can pick up physical hints, such as your body changing, your stomach getting bigger and your new smell, as well as emotional clues, like your feelings and your mood.

The video quickly went viral on social media, attracting animal lovers from across the platform. It has so far received over 4.8 million views and 700,000 likes.

One user, Only here toSin, commented: "She want to by your side every time she want to protect u." And adventuringwithnala said: "She loves her mama and sister." Claire McGregor added: "Both. my dog was exactly the same. they are the best of friends now but always my little buddy."

Emily wrote: "Why is this making me cry?" And Makeupwithsazx said: "This is just the sweetest thing." Sammythegolden247 added: "Aww Lady is going to be the BEST big sister EVER."

Jess pointed out: "So lucky to have a dog like her." And Daniel Orman added: "Protecting a member of the pack. that's why dogs follow you to the bathroom, to protect you."

Update 5/11/23 4:38 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with comments from the OP, Erika, and new pictures.

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