If ever there was a job with the position as “Resident Smile Maker,” a dog would be the top candidate for sure. They’re rarely ever trying to make everyone say, “aww,” but that’s exactly what they end up doing—so don’t even bother applying!
Loki, the Golden Retriever, is the pup for the job, having proven his unconditional love and steadfast loyalty to his humans, particularly the newborn baby. Though, they’re going to have to work out an agreement with the baby’s blanket, because that’s Loki’s “baby!”
A Golden Retriever looks at the camera while lying in a cozy bed.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
Not a day goes by that a Golden Retriever like Loki isn’t putting goodness into the atmosphere. He’s a dose of optimism, all sunshine and roses, and the best big brother to his human siblings (as long as he gets to keep the blanket)!
To prepare Loki for a newborn baby, Mom and Dad offered the good boy the baby’s hospital blanket. Since it had the little one’s scent all over it, Loki could connect the comfort of that blanket with her once she came home. As you can see, he took the responsibility of caring for the treasured blanket and the infant seriously!
With his first day on the job, he wasn’t about to fail and showed his parents he not only approved of a new baby, but quietly, he promised to be as gentle with her as he was with the blanket. The sweet video is definitive proof we don’t deserve dogs!
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As the oldest, Loki knows it’s a great TK, but his bond with the baby has only strengthened over time. Golden Retriever brother, Cosmo, joined the gang shortly after the baby’s birth, so they’re all growing up together. It’s been two years since Loki’s blanket post, and he’s about to do it all over again.
A November 2025 video shows the moment Mom reveals she’s pregnant with the help of Loki, and it’s too cute.
I have no doubt Loki will do just as good a job with the next baby as he did the first—as long as he gets to keep the blankie!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.