'Huge' 8-Week-Old Golden Retriever Puppy Has the Entire Vet Office Obsessed
Puppies are like magnets because of their over-the-top adorability. They immediately capture everyone's heart just by being naturally and irresistibly cute. Certain breeds that exude extra fluffiness and childlike wonder often earn a fan base simply by entering the room.
Doug the Golden Retriever puppy is a perfect example of an instant puppy heartthrob, where he had an entire vet staff smitten upon his arrival.
@thepethospitals Replying to @Faye Penny Everyone, meet Doug, a HUGE 8-week-old Golden Retriever puppy. Doug, meet everyone! Doug was here for his first vet visit and we all lost our collective minds over how adorable (and big!) he was! Can't wait to see how floofy you get as you grow, Doug! #goldenretrieverpuppy#goldenretriever#goldenpuppy#memphisvet#colliervilletn
original sound - The Pet Hospitals
In the TikTok from @thepethospitals, a staff member walked into the reception area of the vet office carrying a rather large floof ball. Her co-worker behind the desk was delighted at the sight of the more-than-petite pup, yet very surprised at his young age.
"POV: You're a HUGE 8-week-old Golden Retriever puppy at the vet," the onscreen text shared.
The precious puppy's name is Doug, in honor of the adorable talking Golden Retriever in the Pixar film, Up. There was definitely a resemblance to the animated movie character, which made the canine cutie even more charming.
Doug Was a Workplace Sensation
As Doug was taken on rounds to meet the staff at The Pet Hospitals in Memphis, TN, everyone instantly fell head over heels for the fur baby. From technicians to veterinarians, the entire team was besotted with the gorgeous Golden.
"Oh my gosh, this is why we come to work!" one vet gushed as she was introduced to Doug and marveled over his size. "You're so cute! What a precious boy. Look at those paws. It's like as big as my hand. You're going to be huge."
Followers also clamored over Doug's undeniable cuteness, with some requesting his presence at their place of work.
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"Excuse me, may I parade your puppy around to all my coworkers for the next 10 minutes? It's what we all survive on, it's needed," one posted.
"Guessing Doug's paws never touched the floor," another noted.
"Baby golden retrievers are by far the cutest thing to cross this earth," a follower remarked.
"This is why I can't work in a veterinary clinic - absolutely NO work would get done," someone admitted.
Doug's inaugural appointment probably took longer than expected, but he most likely loved all the attention.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM.