When a pet is given the choice between an energetic play session or a warm nap, the lazy option wins almost every single time. And in this video, Cactus the rescue dog, is showing exactly where his priorities lie. His owner, Michael Henry, frequently shares their adorable daily bonding moments over at @cactustherescue. Michael has built a big community of over 580k followers who love watching this former shelter pup live his absolute best life. A recent upload highlights what happened when Michael tried starting up a favorite game. Instead of participating in it, Cactus decided a lazy cuddle with his dad was a much better way to spend the afternoon.
Rescue dog goes for cuddle time when dad tries to play game with him
The video opens in a bedroom with Cactus’s dad, Michael, stretched out on a rug on the floor. He explains in the video’s caption that he was trying to set up a stealthy challenge in which the pup sneaks in to steal the item back. Cactus stands down by his owner’s feet, looking at him with a slightly confused expression.
Michael lifts his head to encourage the animal, telling him to see if he can grab the prize. The rescue dog gives a hopeful tail wag as a funny on-screen thought bubble jokes that the challenge looks far too easy. He slowly inches forward while his owner freezes in place to await the grand theft. But the moment the pup gets close to the outstretched hand, his entire strategy changes.
He decides the warm space next to his human is the perfect spot for a midday rest. The on-screen text translates his sudden shift in thought, noting that the spot next to his father looks incredibly cozy. He completely ignores the toy, plops his entire body down into the gap near Michael’s arm, and drapes a front paw over him.
Michael laughs and calls out his name in surprise as the pup rests his heavy chin directly on his chest. The sweet game instantly turns into a deep snuggle session as dad begins petting Cactus’s head. The video has already pulled in over 16.4k likes in less than a day.
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