Have you ever been the last kid picked up from kindergarten? If so, you know how heart-wrenching those final moments can be while waiting for your family to arrive. Well, our furry friends feel it too!
Many pets are so attached to their humans that waiting for the clock to strike 6 PM can be a struggle. To make matters worse, they often find themselves alone with daycare staff, watching their friends happily go home. This was exactly what happened to Lincoln, a Golden Retriever from Tennessee, whose sorrowful expression captured the hearts of the internet!
Lincoln’s day began like any other. He arrived at the Pleasant View Pet Spa & Country Boarding Retreat, had a blast with his daycare buddies, and then waited for his mom, Meghan, to pick him up. The daycare typically closes at 6 PM, and Meghan usually arrives around 5:15. However, that day was different. Due to an unexpected call, she delayed her arrival by half an hour, leaving Lincoln feeling as sad as a dog could be.
A TikTok video posted by the daycare captured Lincoln sitting outside with his handler, Holly, and his reaction quickly went viral. In the video, he bowed his head in sorrow while Holly wrapped her arms around him for comfort. Lincoln couldn’t understand why Meghan hadn’t shown up yet and why all his pals had left him. “Looks directly at camera: ‘Mom, you seeing this? I’m terribly traumatized by being left behind,’” one commenter wrote.
Finally, Meghan arrived fifteen minutes before closing, and Lincoln couldn’t contain his joy. When she learned about his heartache, she and her family treated him to some tasty snacks and a pup cup! He forgave them instantly!
Today, Lincoln is happy to spend time with his mom, but one thing’s for sure: he’s a true social butterfly! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, he enjoys doggie daycare, while on other days, he has fun with his family. He regularly visits exciting places, including lakeside resorts and water parks, and his favorite activity is swimming. However, at the end of the day, nothing makes him happier than being around his family. He’s a loyal dog who shares his love generously, and his recent daycare ordeal is just one example of his strong bond with his humans!