{"id":5264,"date":"2026-02-17T22:50:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:50:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5264"},"modified":"2026-02-17T22:50:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:50:35","slug":"golden-retriever-discovers-the-sock-drawer-and-his-unapologetic-face-says-it-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5264","title":{"rendered":"Golden Retriever Discovers the Sock Drawer and His Unapologetic Face Says It All"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At any given time, you could have a clever little thief sitting right next to you and never know it until it&#8217;s too late. I&#8217;m talking about dogs, obviously, and their unabashed, bold, and downright audacious attempts to take things right before our very eyes, then pretend they did nothing wrong.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For instance, Winnie, the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/golden-retriever\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Golden Retriever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Golden Retriever<\/strong><\/a>, is wanted in five counties for his sock-stealing habit (<em>allegedly<\/em>), but he&#8217;s so cute, we think he should get a pass.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Closeup of a Golden Retriever.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JErSsr.YgvzveOXrGUGW4g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/47f2423fc9205ff64e823d4607cbaee3\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Closeup of a Golden Retriever.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p><span>(Image via Unsplash)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a video shared by @winniethegolden10, the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/rescue-golden-retriever-steals-pillows-for-uncomfortable-nap\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:curious Golden Retriever investigates;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">curious Golden Retriever investigates<\/a> this new-to-him sock drawer. Once he finds the stash Mom&#8217;s been hiding, all bets are off.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As his attorney, I can say Winnie was clearly framed for crimes he didn&#8217;t commit. The dog <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-on-diet-sneaks-kibble-container\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sneaking things;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sneaking things<\/a> in this video may or may not be him&#8230; who&#8217;s to say, really? This is an open-and-shut case because this boy is INNOCENT!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Lucky for Winnie, fans are on his side, with many echoing the very true fact that Winnie was not in any way involved with any <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-takes-emotional-support-sock-to-mom\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:supposed missing socks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">supposed missing socks<\/a>. He wasn&#8217;t even there\u2014he was on a work trip overseas\u2014so this fraud posing as Winnie only to get him in trouble is the one Mom wants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-realizes-puppy-is-spending-night-panics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Golden Retriever Realizes New Puppy Is Spending the Night and the Panic Is Real;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Golden Retriever Realizes New Puppy Is Spending the Night and the Panic Is Real<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Retrievers Love Retrieving<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Should Mom like to take this case all the way to the top, it&#8217;s worth repeating that <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/labrador-teaches-new-pup-how-to-play\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Retrievers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Retrievers<\/strong><\/a> of all varieties (<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-reuniting-with-mom-true-love\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Goldens;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Goldens<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/labrador-puppy-has-pure-bliss-over-first-bath\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Labs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Labs<\/strong><\/a>, etc.) were born to retrieve. Like an itch they have to scratch, these hard-working dogs will find something to grab. If they don&#8217;t have a distinct job, they&#8217;re bound to get into things in search of an item to steal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The sock drawer is in a pretty convenient, Winnie-level place, so shouldn&#8217;t that be on Mom? Anyway, Winnie is a pro at the Retriever trait, even taking his stick for a walk when he gets the chance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">You can take the dog out of retrieving, but <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-puppy-assumed-retriever-assignment-like-a-boss\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:not retrieving out of the dog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">not retrieving out of the dog<\/a>&#8230; or something like that! As for sweet Winnie and his case, I&#8217;d say that&#8217;s a wrap. He&#8217;s completely innocent, which means there&#8217;s still a sock criminal out there somewhere (lock up your drawers)!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-discovers-sock-drawer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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