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Dog goes to strangers on train to get pets and cuddles

The video of a dog going to strangers on train to get pets and cuddles was posted on Instagram.

Published on: Apr 27, 2023, 21:19:19 IST
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Pet dogs love getting pets and cuddles from their pet parents. However, there are also some who don’t mind strangers hugging them or giving them belly rubs. This Golden Retriever named Huxley is one such pooch and this Instagram video perfectly proves that. The video shows the dog visiting strangers on a train to get pets from them or cuddle with them.

The images show a dog hugging strangers while on a train. (Instagram/@hugoandursula)
The images show a dog hugging strangers while on a train. (Instagram/@hugoandursula)

The video is posted on the Instagram page dedicated to the dog and his two siblings. “I love how dogs are so in tune to our feelings, Huxley has always been a joy to strangers on the train whether they are sad, tired, need a cuddle, stressed or perhaps they just have a tasty snack. Hux is there to make them smile. We’re often travelling so if you see him please come and say hi,” reads the caption posted along with the video.

Take a look at the cute clip that may melt your heart:

The video was posted back in January. Since being shared, the video has gone crazy viral. Till now, the share has accumulated close to 24.2 million views and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has also received several likes and comments.

Here’s how Instagram users reacted:

“Omg alllllll the feeels,” posted an Instagram user. “Probs would miss my stop if that happened,” shared another. “Him between the seats to the people behind 'hey guys, watchu eating?',” expressed a third. “I would love to be on the same train as Huxley one day!!” commented a fourth. “Everytime I see a dog on a train I immediately think, ‘this is the best thing to ever happen to me!’,” wrote a fifth.

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More