Roo the dachshund just became internet famous—for giving a side-eye that’s equal parts judgment, confusion, and pure comic timing.
When her family brought home a newborn baby, Roo’s reaction went viral on TikTok, and people everywhere are laughing and saying, “Yep, I see you, Roo.”
In a video shared by @camila_eckler on August 26, Roo is introduced to her family’s newest member.
At first, the setup seems peaceful enough: Roo sits beside her owner, baby in arms, watching quietly.
Then the baby starts to cry.
Roo presses her snout against the chair, eyes closed, as if trying to pretend the whole thing isn’t happening.
It’s the equivalent of hitting mute or walking out of the room—anywhere but there with the chaos.
Of course, that peace doesn’t last. The crying grows louder. Roo cracks open one eye, and then the other.
She glances at the baby, then shots an epic side-eye at the camera like she’s saying, “You made me sign up for this?”
The expression is so relatable that it hit viewers like a ton of cute bricks.
Her reaction isn’t hostile—just exasperated. Roo doesn’t growl, bark, or lash out. She’s simply caught off guard.
Her manners stay intact even as she tries to figure out what to make of all the new noises, new smells, and that tiny human who demands so much attention and makes so much noise.
Behavior experts say Roo’s response isn’t unusual. Pets don’t always love sudden changes.
New babies can disrupt routines, bring unfamiliar sounds (hello, crying at 2 AM), and put pets in puzzling situations.
According to VCA Animal Hospitals (quoted in the article), teething, feeding, sleep schedules—all of it shifts.
It can take dogs a while to adjust. The good news here: Roo has shown no aggression.
She’s just working through the confusion and curiosity in her own slow-burn way.
Viewers loved the moment.
The video racked up over 1.4 million views and nearly 300,000 likes, with people leaving comments like, “She said: ‘Please tell me this is just a bad dream,’” and “Puppy is giving you the ‘Return to Sender’ look!”
Others made fun of themselves—“Same, Roo, same,” one said, clearly picturing their own pet reacting the same way.
Despite the shock of the change, Roo seems to be doing okay.
She’s probably figuring out that the baby comes with a lot more noise, but also with cuddles, love, and people who still adore Roo too.
She’s watching, adapting. And most importantly, she’s staying calm, which is a good sign that with a little time, Roo and the baby might become pals—or at least respectful cohabitants.
This little side-eye scene reminds us: welcoming a new baby into a home isn’t just a big moment for the humans.
It’s a big moment for pets too. Their lives shift in small but meaningful ways. Roo’s reaction might be funny, but it’s also real.
And for many people watching, that mix of humor and heart made them feel seen.
So here’s to Roo: small dog, bold side-eye, big personality.
May your days be filled with peace, patience, and maybe fewer reasons to close your eyes and pretend you didn’t sign up for this.
