Walks can feel like the same old for canines — the same streets, the same sniffs, and usually the same pace — until suddenly they’re not. Now and again, an unexpected thing happens that turns the course of the day. For Zebby the Golden Retriever, in a video, that surprise arrived in the form of a cardboard box full of “free toys.”
In this clip shared by his human, we see the cute pup stop in his tracks, wide-eyed and tail wagging, as if he’s discovered a hidden treasure. True to his playful nature, what followed was equal parts indecision, excitement, and unfiltered happiness.
Golden Retriever finds a new best friend in a box of free toys while on walk
Zebby’s happy little surprise has been making the rounds online. In the video, the Golden Retriever stands over a box full of free toys. The pup tries his best to figure out what all the plush toys, chew toys, and squeakers inside mean.
He sniffs around and flicks his tail back and forth. You can almost see the confusion on his face. The on-screen text nails the moment, playfully exclaiming, “Such a hard choice.” Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed with that many options? Eventually, with a nudge from his human, Zebby locks onto a tiger toy — and just like that, the decision is made.
From the second he grips it between his teeth, everything about him radiates joy. His trot turns into a proud little parade, tail wiggling as if to announce, “This one’s mine.” Even when his human briefly takes the toy while they cross the street, Zebby has one eye on his new friend. The second it’s back in his mouth, he beams again.
Moreover, he carries it all the way home like a prized possession. The video wraps with Zebby curled up in bed with the tiger toy tucked under as though it’s been his for years. Nearly 13,000 people have already liked the post, with it garnering over 102K views in a matter of hours.
Comments range from “Aw, so fun. That wiggly strut after,” to “This video was an absolutely unbeatable way to start the morning.” A fellow dog account joked, “Bro send me the location I need to tell mom to walk me this way.” Watching him, it’s hard not to smile — because sometimes happiness really is as simple as finding the perfect toy.
