Meet Brooks, a cheerful Golden Retriever, stealing the show in a fun Instagram video that shows just why people can’t get enough of this breed. He is happy and excited as soon as he gets into the car, his fur flapping in the wind. He knows he’s going to a special place: Sullivan’s Island, where dozens of other Golden Retrievers get together to play, splash, and hang out. It’s a monthly meet-up called the “Golden Hour,” and all dogs wait all month for it.
Watching Brooks carefully pick his way through the shallow waves, greet friends, and chase after tennis balls makes it easy to see why Goldens are often described as pure joy in fur form. You can tell from the little paw prints in the sand just how much fun he’s having.
Owner shows what a ‘Golden Retriever meet-up’ looks like in video
Viewers couldn’t get enough, and the video quickly racked up tons of reactions and comments. We see Brooks arriving at the beach, then cutting to waves of Goldens running, swimming, and greeting each other like old pals. Their happy energy is infectious, and it’s easy to imagine the laughter from the humans on the sidelines.
At the beach, Brooks looks for his friend Sully, sniffs a tennis ball, and paddles happily in the water, never getting too deep. He’s definitely living his best dog life. It’s hard not to smile when you see how happy they look. As you watch them play, you can almost feel the sand and the salty air.
By the end of the day, Brooks is back home, sprawled on the floor next to his favorite toy, thoroughly exhausted but clearly satisfied. There’s another viral video about this special meet-up, and fans couldn’t stop commenting on it: “How does one get in on this? Asking for my Goldie,” and “Heaven has to look like this!”
It’s more than just a day at the beach — this meet-up shows how much dogs love to play, hang out with friends, and just be free. Seeing Brooks and his buddies just makes you smile — happiness really can be that simple.
