If you’ve ever loved a dog who had a favorite toy, you know what devotion looks like.
It’s fierce, it’s adorable, and it’s completely non-negotiable.
But one Golden Retriever in New York City has taken that love to another level — because this girl refuses to step outside at night unless she’s got her Lamb Chop plush tucked safely in her mouth.
The now-viral video, shared by @theghofer, shows her trotting down the city sidewalk, her “baby” held proudly between her teeth as streetlights glow above her.
It’s a scene so sweet, it could melt the coldest heart. The world blurs around her — the traffic, the chatter, the chaos — but she doesn’t care.
She’s on a mission: just a golden girl and her emotional support Lamby, owning the night.
The internet fell head over heels instantly.
“My Great Pyrenees has the same exact lamb!!!” one person wrote. “She always sleeps with it!!! They look like twins.”
Another chimed in, “She’s just the cutest with her baby.”
And then, the universal truth that no one could deny: “Lamb Chop has all dogs in a chokehold.”
And honestly? It’s true. From Goldens to Great Pyrenees, Labradors to Maine Coons, there’s something about that white plush toy that just tugs at every furry heartstring.
One commenter even confessed that her cat — a giant Maine Coon named Meatball — has his own tiny Lamb Chop that he carries around “like a toddler with a blankie.”
You can’t make this stuff up.
But behind the laughter and heart emojis, there’s something quietly beautiful here. Dogs don’t just “like” their toys — they bond with them.
That dirty, chewed-up plush becomes a comfort object, a piece of security, a stand-in for love itself. And for owners, it’s a window into the purity of a dog’s heart.
So, if your own pup has a “baby” they can’t live without, here’s how to keep that friendship strong.
Start by checking their favorite stuffed friend regularly — look for loose eyes, buttons, or seams that could turn into trouble.
A little needle and thread can go a long way toward saving a toy from total disaster.
And yes, it’s important to wash them too (even if your dog protests). A gentle cycle in the laundry or a quick hand wash with pet-safe soap can keep germs at bay.
Just make sure it’s bone-dry before your pup gets it back — because a soggy Lamb Chop is no fun for anyone.
Sometimes, though, a toy’s love story ends. The seams give out, the stuffing escapes, and no amount of sewing can bring it back.
When that happens, do the kind thing — let it rest. Retire it with honor. And if you’re smart, buy a backup before the heartbreak hits.
Rotating toys or swapping in a duplicate keeps your pup’s world safe, clean, and happy — and you’ll avoid the “where’s my baby?!” panic that can shake the house.
Because for dogs like this Golden Retriever, a stuffed toy isn’t just fabric and fluff. It’s a piece of their world.
It’s joy, comfort, routine, love — all stitched together in the shape of a lamb.
So the next time you see your dog grab their favorite toy before bed or clutch it tight before a walk, take a second to smile.
You’re watching loyalty in its purest, simplest form — and it’s beautiful.
After all, sometimes love looks like a big-hearted golden girl, padding through the city lights, clutching her Lamb Chop like the treasure it is.
