Heartwarming Moment Golden Retriever Cuddles Grandma: 'Extra Gentle'

A video of a "gentle" Golden Retriever cuddling a grandma has been viewed by two million people in just 24 hours.

In the viral TikTok video posted to Kaitlyn Ramos, who uses the handle @dempseypluspippa, shared a clip of her dog Pippa cuddling her grandma Kathy, 92.

The clip captioned: "Somehow they just know when they need to be extra gentle" has racked up over 498,000 likes at the time of writing.

Kaitlyn, who lives in California, told Newsweek she was "amazed" by her dog's "calm" behavior towards her grandma.

Initially, she expressed her concerns by adding the following text to the video, it said: "Took the pups to visit my grandma and was so worried, they'd be too rough/crazy."

But they were the complete opposite and can be seen snuggling with Kathy, who seems delighted.

Kaitlyn told Newsweek: "I was amazed by how gentle they were with her! They're always good with people, but they can be really energetic and silly sometimes so it was sweet to see how they somehow knew to be more calm and gentle with her!

"I loved how Pippa, the dog on her lap, looked back at me and seemed to smile."

A dog can be a great companion for people of all ages, but there are a few things for elderly people to consider when looking for a furry friend.

According to Great Senior Living, a website with senior care advice, a smaller dog is preferred by older people as this means shorter walks and "easier to keep under control." An older dog may also be better suited as puppies are "super active and tend to chew and nip."

The website points out that "mature dogs also tend to be the calmest dogs, with more predictable behavior patterns."

In 2020, the website published an article titled: "18 Good Dogs for Seniors Who Want or Need a Furry Companion."

A poodle was recommended as the top companion for an elderly person, followed by a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Boston terrier. The website highly recommends small breeds like corgis, chihuahuas, and Maltese. But for more active senior people, a Golden Retriever is on the list.

"Golden Retrievers are kind, friendly people-pleasers who respond well to training and are well-attuned to the emotional needs of humans, putting them among the most popular therapy dog breeds. They are best suited to active lifestyles and love to run, hike, and swim. If they get enough outdoor exercise, they can be fairly mellow indoors. They thrive on companionship and are renowned for their patience with all types of people," states the website.

Over 1,300 people have commented on the video and it seems Dempsey and Pippa aren't the only canines who adjust their gentleness.

One comment racked up over 40,000 likes, it said: "My pup adjusts how hard he plays tug of war depending on who is playing, kids and elderly. So gentle. Men in their prime? War."

"They know. My dog always jumped on my dad whenever he came home. Now that my dad is sick with cancer, my dog literally tip-toes around him," said another.

Another person wrote: "My aunt has a pitty who will literally body slam you to the floor with love EXCEPT for my niece. Treats her like she's made of glass, they just know!!"

"Golden seriously are the best! So gentle, so sweet!" said another.

Newsweek updated the article at 4.23 am EST to add original video and comments from the contributor.