For years, Golden Retriever Paddington — affectionately known as Paddy — was the king of his domain, enjoying a peaceful life in his “palace” with his owners in Cleveland, Ohio.
But with the recent arrival of a new puppy, Montgomery (or Monty for short), Paddy’s life has changed dramatically.
Staring Out the Window
A video capturing his reaction to the new family member has quickly gone viral on TikTok, with over 620,000 views and 55,000 likes, tugging at the heartstrings of viewers everywhere.
The TikTok clip shows Monty, the energetic Golden Retriever puppy, happily sniffing around the yard, enjoying his outdoor time.
The camera then pans up to a window, where Paddy, the older dog, watches the puppy with a look of quiet sadness — he’s stuck indoors while the youngster roams free.
For many viewers, this moment feels like an “injustice” to the older dog, and it’s easy to imagine Paddy feeling a little left out.
Life is Turned on Its Head
So, why was Paddy left indoors? As Monty is still a puppy in training, his owners need to take him outside frequently to help with housebreaking.
They don’t bring Paddy along every time, leaving him to watch from inside. Anna Rose Carter, Paddy and Monty’s owner, explained in an interview with Newsweek that Paddy’s once calm, quiet life has been turned on its head:
“Paddy had such a quiet, peaceful, relaxed life until a few weeks ago. Now Monty never stops playing with him and definitely looks up to his older brother.”
While Monty’s endless enthusiasm sometimes overwhelms Paddy, Carter says she’s seen plenty of sweet moments between them.
“Seeing the two of them together reminds me to enjoy the little things — they are my daily dose of love and laughter. I didn’t have dogs until I met my boyfriend, and now I can’t imagine life without them.”
