This Golden Retriever Can't Handle Saying Goodbye to Her Maine Coon Babies

This is the exact moment every breeder parent fears: when the babies leave home, and somebody in the house takes it REALLY hard.

Unfortunately, in this case, that somebody is an extremely emotional Golden Retriever.

@ironmane_coons

The kittens may have found their forever homes… but someone in the house is clearly still processing it She officially adopted the backup kitten Hashtags: #GoldenRetriever#MaineCoon#CatDogLove#GoldenSoftie#MaineCoonKitten

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TikTok user @ironmane_coons shared the heartbreaking clip of a sweet Golden Retriever lying on a rug beside a tiny stuffed kitten while softly whining and whimpering after her beloved Maine Coon kittens left for their forever homes.

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And honestly? The emotional damage is immediate.

The caption explains:

"The kittens may have found their forever homes… but someone in the house is clearly still processing it."

"She officially adopted the backup kitten."

The video shows the Golden Retriever gently lying beside the stuffed toy like she fully believes it's one of her babies, and honestly, it's devastatingly sweet.

At Different Moments in the Clip:

• The dog whimpers sadly.

• She cuddles the stuffed kitten.

• Everyone online immediately starts crying.

• The emotional support plushie becomes critically important.

People in the Comments Were Completely Heartbroken for Her:

• "Oh, that's so sad! She doesn't understand."

• "Those kittens were her babies."

• "Get that baby a kitten. Poor baby."

• "Don't tell me these beautiful creatures don't have a soul."

One commenter even suggested:

"It might help if you go to one of the kittens' homes and let her see they are safe."

And honestly? That level of emotional attachment feels very believable because the dog truly looks like she's mourning the sudden disappearance of her tiny, fluffy children.

Do Dogs Get Attached to Cats?

@ciradavison

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Yes, many dogs form strong emotional bonds with cats, especially when they spend significant time together or help care for kittens.

Dogs May Become Attached By:

• Sleeping beside cats

• Grooming them

• Protecting them

• Playing gently with them

• Following them around

• Acting nurturing toward kittens or smaller animals

Some dogs even display parental or caregiving behaviors around young kittens, especially gentle breeds known for social bonding and emotional sensitivity. That describes a Golden Retriever pretty perfectly.

And honestly? Watching this Golden Retriever adopt a stuffed kitten after her Maine Coon babies moved away may be one of the saddest and sweetest things on the internet right now.

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This story was originally published May 30, 2026 at 8:55 AM.