Woman Excited To Find Pack of Golden Retrievers—Unprepared for What They Do

A hilarious yet heartwarming encounter between a woman and a pack of dogs has left people in stitches online.

In a video with 2 million views posted in December, user @daddy_delaney shared her surprise meeting with a pack of golden retriever dogs.

Captioned "They wanted me to join their adorable cult," the video shared the playful and slightly mischievous moment the dogs tried to make her part of their pack.

The clip begins with the TikTok user approaching a truck filled with four exuberant golden retrievers. Clearly thrilled to meet their new human friend, the dogs eagerly jump and wag their tails, vying for her attention.

But that is when one of the golden retrievers took their enthusiasm to the next level—grabbing the sleeve of the woman and playfully tugging her into the back of the truck.

The moment, that looked like an intentional decision from the adorable dogs, has delighted the internet, with many sharing their reactions in the comments.

Viewer Tess quipped: "He retrieved you!" while David said: "If I get kidnapped by 4 golden retrievers, please don't stop them."

Another commenter, Sofiaao2, joked: "The odds of being kidnapped by a goldie are low... but never zero." The sentiment was echoed by others like Anthony.gl3, who said: "I wouldn't mind getting kidnapped by goldens, honestly." Andrew Burns imagined the dog's thoughts being: "You're coming home with me."

It isn't much of a surprise that the viral moment captured hearts online, especially as the golden retriever is such a universally adored breed. The American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the breed in 1925 and it is currently the third most popular dog breed in the U.S.

A screenshot from the viral video of the moment the Golden Retrievers tried to get hold of the stranger. @daddy_delaney/TikTok

Originating in Scotland during the late 19th century, these dogs were initially bred to retrieve waterfowl and game from both land and water—an invaluable skill in the rugged Scottish Highlands.

Medium to large in size, they typically weigh between 55 and 75 pounds and are celebrated for their intelligence and eagerness to please, making them highly trainable. These traits have earned them a reputation as the perfect family pet, and while their friendly nature may mean they're not the best guard dogs, they are brilliant at making new friends—or in this case, tricking them into a playful "abduction."

Newsweek reached out to @daddy_delaney via TikTok for comment.

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