As any paw-rent knows, some pets are needier than others. We all know that puppies require extra work during potty training, and cats need their litter boxes changed—but one Golden Retriever mom recently shared just how needy her sweet boy is, and honestly, it’s so relatable.

The viral TikTok sensation Zebby is at it again, and even though the clip is just a few moments long, it’ll tug at your heartstrings—because he’s just that cute.

As the clip begins, the handsome Golden sits in front of his mom and lets out a tiny whine for attention. She obliges, reaching over to pet his soft little head. What happens next is just the sweetest—Zebby starts to cry when she stops petting him.

Zebby’s parents clearly understand his big feelings. His eyes will literally look straight into your soul, and many viewers admit they wish they could reach through the screen to pet him, too!

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The Viewers Love Zebby the Golden Retriever

One commenter seemed a little concerned, saying, “OK, but unless it was an emergency, WHY would you ever stop petting him? I’m confused!” and honestly, we totally agree! There’s no way we could ever stop giving Zebby all our love.

The video’s caption reads, “POV: You stop petting my dog for two seconds!” and for a dramatic Golden Retriever, that can feel like a lifetime! One viewer pointed out, “In his defense, that was more like 8 seconds and not 2. Apologize!”

This sweet boy just loves his mom so much, and he isn’t shy about showing it. If you are new to watching Zebby, it won’t take long to see exactly why he has over 240K followers on TikTok at @zebbythegolden—go check him out!

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This story was originally reported by PawNation on Nov 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.