Viral Video of Elderly Dog’s Naptime Preference Warms Hearts Online

A viral video featuring a 16-year-old dog named Butch choosing the cozy comfort of sleep over a walk with his human has warmed hearts everywhere!

The endearing video, originally shared on TikTok by the account @WeAreTheBastians, has since become an online sensation. In it, Butch, the elderly canine, can be seen nestled comfortably on his human’s bed, blissfully unaware of the calls to join his owner for a walk.

As Butch’s human persistently beckons him to join her outside, the senior dog remains steadfast in his pursuit of sleep. Towards the end of the video, a sly observer might notice a subtle “side-eyed glance” from Butch, suggesting that he might just be feigning deep slumber to avoid leaving his cozy haven. The humorous caption accompanying the video aptly reads, “the side eye at the end.”

@wearethebastians

The sideeye at the end 😅 #dogparents #butchtheweiner

♬ Chuckthefoxredlab – Chuck 🤍

This heartwarming moment underscores an important aspect of canine well-being—sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, an organization dedicated to researching and publishing information about sleep and health, the average adult dog requires between eight to 13 hours of sleep per day. For puppies, research suggests that they sleep approximately 11 hours per day. Elderly dogs, like Butch, often need even more rest to maintain their health and vitality.

Since its initial sharing on September 7, the TikTok video has garnered over 520,000 likes and has been commented on more than 2,300 times. The comments section is filled with users who find the viral moment utterly relatable, and some even jokingly urge Butch’s owner to let him enjoy a little more shut-eye.

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