Some moments between a child and their dog are so pure they almost feel magical. Instagram user @skylars.the.limit showed one such heartwarming bond between a Golden Retriever and a little boy in a video, instantly going viral and touching hearts. In the video, viewers witnessed an adorable goodbye ritual between a little boy named Shalom and his Golden Retriever, Skylar.
Golden Retriever and kid has a goodbye ritual that will make your day
In the video, the Golden Retriever lies comfortably in her dog bed as the little boy walks into the room before heading out. The boy softly asks, “Skylar, need a kiss? You want a kiss?” Without hesitation, Skylar gently lifts her head, letting Shalom bend down, give her a sweet kiss on the head, and pause for a moment. Before turning to leave, he says lovingly, “Love you, Skylar,” and waves one last flying kiss as the Golden watches him go.
Under the video, the caption reads, “The goodbye kisses melt my heart Every. Single. Time,” perfectly summing up the mood, while the on-screen text reads: “This goodbye routine melts me every time.” The short exchange takes only a few seconds, but it is enough to bring a smile to anyone who watches.
Viewers filled the comments with love and admiration for the gentle bond between the Golden Retriever and the toddler. One user noticed a touching detail, writing, “Did anyone else see Skylar wink at the camera after the lil forehead kiss?” Another commenter pointed out how Skylar adjusted herself for the moment: “Can we take a moment and acknowledge that the puppy adjusted her head so she could get a kiss.”
Others simply poured in love, saying things like “So sweet! They melt my heart too!” and “Omg this is so precious.” Skylar and Shalom’s simple, genuine goodbye shows the kind of love that cannot be expressed in words — just a small routine shared between best friends that speaks volumes about the love between them.
