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Watch These Newborn Puppies Instinctively Find Their Mom—It’s Too Adorable to Miss!

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Animals have an incredible way of understanding and responding to their surroundings, even from birth. A recent heartwarming video captures this beautifully, showing a litter of newborn puppies who instinctively sense their mother’s presence when it’s time to eat.

Despite their tiny size and limited senses, they manage to find their way to her, demonstrating the powerful connection between a mother and her young.

Video shows puppies running to mom dog for meal time

The viral video features an adorable group of Golden Retriever puppies eagerly reacting as their mother, Poppins, signals feeding time. Although these tiny pups are still blind and deaf, they somehow recognize when it’s time to nurse.

Their remarkable sense of smell plays a crucial role, guiding them straight to their mother.

In the video, the puppies can be seen wiggling and stumbling toward Poppins with impressive determination, showcasing just how strong their natural instincts are.

Since its release, the clip has gained over 106K likes, with viewers flooding the comments with admiration. One user gushed, “This is the most adorable thing I’ve seen all week.”

Another commented, “It really is amazing that they are sound asleep and then boom! It’s a race to the milk bar!!”

A different viewer added, “That sounds of the puppies when they know mom is back. Thats the best sound in the house.”

Golden Retrievers, like Poppins, typically have litters of six to ten puppies. These newborns rely entirely on their sense of smell to navigate their world since their eyes and ears remain closed at birth.

Their strong olfactory abilities help them find their mother for feeding long before their ears open—usually around two weeks after birth—when they begin detecting sounds.

This natural instinct is essential for their survival, ensuring they receive warmth, nourishment, and comfort during their earliest days of life.

About the author

Sally Hall

Sally Hall

Originally from Bethlehem, PA, I moved to the UK in 1992 to follow my passion for veterinary care, earning a Veterinary Technology certificate in 1995. After exploring different paths, I found my true calling in dog training. With certifications like CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, CNWI, and CSAT, I now specialize in canine behavior and am an active member of several professional organizations. full bio.

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