Watching a dog get lost in the moment is truly one of the most special things. There are no worries, no rush, just pure happiness. That’s exactly what Mason, a Golden Retriever from Vancouver, shows in this sunshine-filled video from his Instagram page, @goldenmase. He is famous for chasing sunsets with his Border Collie brother, Loki, across the Pacific Northwest.
In the video, he’s lying on a hill, belly up, eyes half-closed, soaking in the golden hour like a pro. The caption reads, “Oh to be a golden retriever living his best life during golden hour,” and honestly — same, Mason.
Golden Retriever embraces ‘golden hour’ in captivating video
When you have a visual this pretty, it’s hard not to hit the like button. The short clip has already collected over 6.3k likes. The video is set during the gorgeous “golden hour” when the sun is low and the light is soft. There’s no elaborate trick or sound effect — just Mason, bathed in the sun’s final rays, reminding everyone what happiness in its purest form looks like. A light breeze moves through his fur, and he smiles in that famous Retriever way. For a moment, everything seems to be still and perfect.
Even though the video is short and simple, it conveys something very important: dogs live in the present, while humans live everywhere but. Dogs seldom think about what went wrong or what will happen next. They just are. And in that easy joy, there’s a quiet reminder for humans too: sometimes, you just need to stop and bask in the light.
Mason’s Instagram feed is full of moments like this — mountaintop hikes, sunset views, and endless smiles. Each post feels like a little postcard from a life well-lived, and this latest one might just be his happiest yet.
Viewers were clearly moved, with one fan declaring, “The best clip I’ve ever seen on the internet ever.” And others chiming in with, “That’s what life’s about,” and “Mase living the good life.” He sure is.
