If I told you a 70-pound Golden Retriever tried to romance a bunny with the kind of charm that would make Romeo jealous, you’d think I was pulling your leg. But let me assure you — this happened. And it’s one of the most unexpectedly adorable things you’ll see all year.
Meet Brady. He’s not just any Golden Retriever. No, sir. This dog has manners. He’s got poise. He’s the kind of guy who brings flowers on the first date and opens doors for you. If Emily Post had a section for canines, Brady would be the poster pup.
So picture this: Brady’s in the yard, just living his best life when bam! A wild baby bunny appears. Now, any normal dog? Might have gone full Tasmanian Devil. But not Brady.
Brady takes one look at this pint-sized fluff ball and you can practically hear the harp music playing in his head. Love at first sniff.
There’s video proof — 40 glorious seconds of it — showing Brady gently inching toward the bunny like he’s approaching royalty. No barking. No jumping. Just pure, unfiltered “I-wanna-be-your-best-friend” energy.
The bunny? He’s skeptical. Like any smart small prey animal would be. He throws out a few test hops, probably thinking, Let’s see what this big fluff is really about. And Brady? The dude FLINCHES.
Yes. A Golden Retriever flinched at a baby bunny. This is not a drill.
But here’s the part that’ll make your heart melt into a puddle of mashed potatoes: Brady doesn’t pounce. He doesn’t chase. He offers kisses. Literal soft, respectful, “thank you for your time, sir” kisses.
The bunny? Instead of bolting, starts hopping around in circles — as if inviting Brady to play. If you’re not picturing an animated Pixar short yet, you’re doing it wrong.
And get this — despite having every primal urge known to dogkind telling him to chase the bouncing fluffball, Brady keeps it together like a monk on a mountain. One viewer called it “12/10 self-control,” and I’d say that’s underselling it.
Romeo and Juliet had their balcony. Brady and the Bunny had a backyard. But only one of those love stories involved a tail wag.
And honestly? I think Brady nailed it.