Friday, July 11, 2025
HomeAnimalsBurglar Comes Back After Robbing Home To Pet The Family Dog

Burglar Comes Back After Robbing Home To Pet The Family Dog

Click SHARE below to pass this onto a friend or family member!

The pup who happily let an intruder get away

In a moment that had both police and the internet chuckling, a Golden Retriever in San Diego proved she may be better suited for hosting parties than guarding property.

The San Diego Police Department recently shared surveillance footage from a home burglary in hopes of identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a $1,300 bicycle. But it wasn’t just the crime that caught people’s attention. It was the homeowner’s cheerful dog who unintentionally stole the spotlight.

As the suspected burglar rifled through the garage, the family’s Golden Retriever wandered into the frame. Most people would expect a guard dog to sound the alarm or, at the very least, back away cautiously. But this pup had a very different idea.

Get ready to fall in love with an adorable furry ‘failure’

Instead of growling or barking, the dog casually strolled up to the man and welcomed him like an old friend. What happened next was almost unbelievable. The man, pausing mid-heist, dropped to the ground and began giving the dog a few well-deserved pets and belly rubs. With her tail wagging and demeanor relaxed, the Golden Retriever even welcomed a kiss on her forehead.

It was a moment of pure comedy in the middle of what should have been a tense situation. The intruder, after giving the dog some love, continued on with his theft and left the property, but not before making a new four-legged friend.

The surveillance video captures the thief telling the pup she’s “the coolest dog he’s ever known.”

While the crime remains under investigation, it’s safe to say this dog won’t be receiving any awards for home security. But honestly, that’s just not in a Golden Retriever’s nature.

The burglar actually comes back just so he can pet the dog and give her praise!

Known for their sweet, trusting personalities, Golden Retrievers are famously friendly and affectionate. Originally bred as hunting companions, they’ve since become one of the most beloved family dogs in the country, but not because they’re great watchdogs. In fact, their instinct to greet everyone with a wagging tail and a heart full of love makes them more likely to befriend a stranger than fend one off.

This particular pup was simply doing what Golden Retrievers do best: spreading joy. And while her family might be replacing a bike, they can at least laugh knowing their dog didn’t suffer any harm and may have brightened the internet’s day in the process.

The San Diego Police Department is still asking for the public’s help in identifying the man in the video. In the meantime, the Golden Retriever’s unexpected reaction has become a reminder that sometimes, even in serious moments, dogs have a way of bringing a little levity, especially when belly rubs are involved.

Click play below to see the dog fail miserably at protecting her home (and turn the volume up!)

Click SHARE below to pass this onto a friend or family member!


RELATED ARTICLES

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular