Ivy the Golden Retriever Wins Hearts with Her Starbucks Drive-Thru Excitement

In a heartwarming and now-viral TikTok video, Ivy, an exuberant golden retriever, has captured the attention of millions with her boundless enthusiasm for the Starbucks drive-thru. The video, shared by Katie Duran (@katieduran9), showcases Ivy’s excitement as she eagerly anticipates a special treat from the coffeehouse staff.

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The clip begins with Duran pulling up to the drive-thru window; Ivy perched beside her in the front seat. Before the car even comes to a full stop, Ivy, not yet fully grown but already brimming with energy, rushes to stick her head out of the driver’s side window. Her excitement is palpable as she eagerly awaits her moment of joy.

Golden retrievers, like Ivy, can grow up to 22 inches in height and weigh between 55 and 65 pounds. Despite Ivy’s considerable size, Duran notes in the video’s caption that Ivy still perceives herself as the same 10-pound puppy she once was. This perception is evident as Ivy enthusiastically tries to greet the drive-thru worker, ignoring Duran’s attempts to guide her to the back seat.

The climax of the video reveals the reason for Ivy’s boundless excitement. She receives a “pup cup” from the Starbucks staff—a small cup of whipped cream, which she eagerly slurps directly from the worker’s hand. This charming moment, captured on camera, has resonated with viewers, amassing over 1.4 million views and 300,000 likes.

Ivy’s behavior has sparked curiosity among dog owners and enthusiasts about whether dogs are aware of their size. This question was addressed by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University’s Department of Ethology in Hungary in 2019. They studied canine self-representation by observing dogs’ ability to gauge if they could fit through varying doorways. The findings indicated that dogs do have a form of body awareness. They adjusted their attempts to pass through openings based on their size, demonstrating a modular form of self-representation distinct from visual self-recognition.

The TikTok video, posted on May 10, has garnered numerous comments. One popular comment, with over 20,000 likes, noted, “The way she immediately calms down when she gets the pup cup.” Another user highlighted Ivy’s polite demeanor, saying, “Her sitting there eating the cup so politely I can’t.” Fast food workers also chimed in, expressing their love for such encounters, with one remarking, “As someone who works in fast food, I love these dogs in the drive-thru.” Another commenter humorously added, “My dog might as well work there with how she tries to get in.”

Ivy’s Starbucks adventure not only brought smiles to millions but also highlighted the special bond between pets and their owners. It’s a delightful reminder of the simple joys that can make a dog’s day—and in turn, bring happiness to all who witness it.

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