Dogs are frequently seen as wonderful friends who can support us during hard times. Plenty of videos online show how pets soothe their owners when they feel nervous. But this Instagram post shows a Golden Retriever assisting a total stranger during a flight.
The person who posted the video says she was dealing with the “worst flight anxiety.” While she assumed she would have to face it by herself, a hero appeared. A sweet dog reached out with his paw and looked after her as if he realized she was in trouble.
Dog Turns Around and Offers Hand to Fellow Passenger on Flight Who Needed a Friend
In a moving and lovely dog clip on Instagram, a traveler filmed how a Golden Retriever supported her during a trip. Using text on the screen, she shares the story.
It says, “I was having the WORST flight anxiety….and here comes this angel to check on me.” The footage shows a dog trying to press his face between the two chairs in front of the woman.
He does more than just stare and check on her. The dog actually gives her his paw, acting as if he understood that she “needed a friend.”
He stays focused on the traveler and tries to show as much kindness and peace as he can. The popular video finishes with the pet giving the woman a huge smile.
In the meantime, the post has reached the hearts of many people who have filled the comments with love for the dog. One person wrote, “He said ‘here hold my paw.’”
Someone else suggested, “Boop the snoot. It’s a anti anxiety button.” Many people claimed that pets “just know when they are needed.” A few others also liked a comment saying they could “smell your anxiety.”
One person mentioned, “He probably detected the change in your heart rate and knew you needed comfort.” Since it was posted, the video has earned more than 163K likes at this time.
