May 24, 2026 at 2:46 am

This Golden Retriever Has an Adorable Habit Whenever Her Dad Goes Out of Town

by Matthew Gilligan

dog on face time

TikTok/@stellathegoldennyc

Our pets are part of the family, so why shouldn’t they be included on phone calls and FaceTime gatherings, right?

You’re darn right!

In this viral TikTok video, a dog named Stella enjoyed seeing her dad on a FaceTime call while he was out of town.

dog on face time

TikTok/@stellathegoldennyc

The video’s text overlay reads, “FaceTiming Dad while he’s out of town.”

Stella’s dad chatted with her dad on the computer.

dog on face time

TikTok/@stellathegoldennyc

It’s obvious she really misses him!

The caption reads, “I’m sorry, but he can NEVER go out of town again.”

dog on face time

TikTok/@stellathegoldennyc

Take a look at the video.

@stellathegoldennyc

I’m sorry but he can NEVER go out of town again 💔 #saddog #goldenlove #dog

♬ My Love Mine All Mine – Mitski

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Now let’s see what viewers had to say about this.

This person weighed in.

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Another individual shared their thoughts.

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And this viewer was moved…

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She really misses her dad when he’s gone!