Rufio the Golden Retriever is a therapy animal and social media star living with his owner in Chicago. But like many of us, since he works hard – he likes to play hard too!
During one of Rufio’s trips to the pet supply store, he really didn’t want to leave. So, the pooch decided to put his “paw down” about it and reacted in a comical way. Fortunately, his mom had the camera rolling to capture the moment on film!
People aren’t the only ones with the ability to become internet famous. There are tons of animals who’ve stolen our hearts online because of their cuteness and/or talents.
Who can forget the adorable face of Grumpy Cat (R.I.P.), or the beagle Buddy Mercury who sings and tickles the ivories? Well, Rufio the Golden Retriever also has impressive social media stats with more than 254,000 followers on Instagram (not bad, right?).
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Rufio’s mom runs his account with the name, livingthatgoldenlife, where she shares photos of his journeys as an urban dog.
According to his website (yes, he has one of those too), he’s the Windy City’s “hottest” pooch. On top of being featured by major publications, Rufio also gets recognized while hitting the town.
But it’s not all fun and games for this fella. Rufio is also a certified therapy dog that lends his paw to helping others.
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A lot of us have specific stores that we could spend hours shopping at. Some like ones at the mall, others enjoy thrift shops, and for pooches – it’s hard to say no to a trip to the pet supply store!
There are pet retail stores across the country that allow your four-legged friends to join you while shopping. With all the sights and smells that go along with them, it’s understandable why they’d have a blast too.
Apparently, Rufio really likes going to the pet store like countless other dogs. In fact, he enjoys it so much that one day he just couldn’t say goodbye.
But how do you delay having to leave even though mom’s ready to go home? Simply lay down on the floor and refuse to budge an inch!
In the video, Rufio can be seen laying down on the ground of the pet store with his leash attached.
Mom gently tries pulling him, but instead of him jumping up, he hilariously slides across the smooth surface!
A couple of moments later he digs his paws in even more by laying on his side. He looks at mom with eyes that perhaps are saying, “See, you can’t make me!” or “Pleeeeaaase… Just one more loop?”
Even when his owner sweetly says, “Time to go, Rufio,” it doesn’t make him move.
But can you really blame him? A dog being in a giant pet store is like having a kid in a candy or toy store. Surely, there have been many parents who’ve seen tantrums leaving those!
It’s a video that’s so stinkin’ cute that Rufio the Golden Retriever’s owner decided to post in on their Instagram page. She added the funny caption:
“When you’re not done partying yet #dontwannaleave #petstore #naughtypup”
Rufio seems like a sweetheart of a dog that just needed five more minutes to enjoy the sights and smells of the pet store.
You can watch the video for yourself below… Who knows what adventure he’ll go on next?
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