Golden Retriever Spots His Best Friend Home for College and Breaks Speed Records

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Golden Retriever’s Emotional Reunion With College Student Goes Viral

When Lizzy, a 20-year-old college student, left home for the start of her semester, she knew her golden retriever Rosie would miss her. After two weeks apart, Lizzy decided to return home, capturing a heartwarming reunion that has since gone viral.

In her September 5 TikTok post, Lizzy explained: “I just drove home from college. I left two weeks ago, but my dog has missed me—so I had to come back and see her, obviously.” Her video shows Rosie’s anticipation as she walks outside with Lizzy’s mother. Ears perked, tail wagging, Rosie looks around with excitement, sensing something special is about to happen.

Lizzy films herself pointing down the road toward her house, predicting exactly where Rosie will come running when she hears her. Moments later, Lizzy calls out, and Rosie bolts into view, a golden blur racing down the garden path to greet her owner. The two run toward one another until they collide in a joyous reunion. Rosie whimpers, whines, and smothers Lizzy in kisses, unable to contain her emotion.

Lizzy captioned the video: “I also had a doctor’s appointment, but main reason for coming home was totally Rosie.” The clip quickly spread, garnering more than 32,000 likes and dozens of emotional comments. One user wrote: “This is how I picture reuniting with my dog at the rainbow bridge.” Another added: “Stop it, I’m literally crying. I hope my boy runs to me like this when I make it to heaven.”

Some commenters even joked that Lizzy should never leave again. “So you’re swapping to online classes tonight, right?” one quipped. Another said: “Sorry, but you have to drop out of college now. That was the sweetest visit ever. Her little squeals.”

Experts note that dogs often show their joy when reunited with loved ones through hyper behavior, licking, or simply staying close. Rosie displayed all of these signs, proving just how much she had missed her best friend.

This touching reunion is more than a viral moment—it’s a reminder of the deep emotional bonds between people and their pets. For Lizzy, the trip home reaffirmed that Rosie will always be waiting with unconditional love, no matter how much time passes.