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Dog Inseparable From His Stuffed Puppy, Drops It For ‘Real Life’ Version

By: Julie Hunt
Julie Hunt is an avid dog lover and writer for iHeartDogs.com, and has a background as a veterinary technician. She rescued a beautiful former bait dog named Rory.Read more
| October 28, 2024

Many dogs have that one beloved toy they carry everywhere, bringing them constant comfort and joy. For one Golden Retriever named Molson, that cherished possession was a stuffed dog he wouldn’t part with for anything—until his family surprised him with something even better. The emotional moment was captured in a heartwarming video that has since gone viral. Molson’s connection to the stuffed dog, named Kelsie, runs deep.

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The Devery family from Hawaii gave Molson the toy to keep him company after he and his littermates were adopted into separate homes. Kelsie quickly became his closest companion, providing comfort when he was alone. But his family knew there was something Molson might love even more: a real-life friend.

That’s when they decided to introduce a new member to their family—a puppy named Posie. They recorded the moment of the big reveal, tucking Posie into a laundry basket for Molson to discover. Molson came into the room, carrying Kelsie in his mouth. He smelled ‘something’ new inside the basket and made his way over. Without hesitation, he dropped Kelsie to focus on his new sister, showering her with kisses and affection, his tail wagging nonstop.

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The resemblance between Posie and Kelsie made the surprise even sweeter, as if Molson’s favorite stuffed animal had come to life. The joyful Golden Retriever embraced his role as big brother from the start, thrilled to have a new friend to keep him company, especially during the hours when his family was away at school or work.

The touching video of Molson meeting Posie has captured hearts across social media, racking up over 2.3 million views. Viewers couldn’t get enough of the emotional moment, with comments pouring in to celebrate the beautiful bond between the two dogs.

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“Thank you for sharing this precious moment in Molson’s life. Absolutely beautiful,” one commenter wrote.

Another added, “Such happiness from that sweet boy! He’ll be the best big brother. No more loneliness when you are all gone. Best gift ever!”

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With his new puppy sister by his side, Molson has found the perfect companion—and his family couldn’t be happier watching their bond grow. To see Molson meet his new baby sister, please click ‘play’ on the video below.

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@_jas.._ Surprising Molson with his new sister Posie. Excuse how annoying my voice sounds. #puppy #goldenretriever #dogsoftiktok #hawaii ♬ original sound – ☆jasmine☆

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