Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Fumipets
A rescue dog cannot take a nap without his puppy sibling, and this Instagram video shows the older pet’s habit before going to sleep. Cactus seems to be fond of the rescue puppy, Cowboy, and refuses to leave his side.
In the clip, their human records a beautiful moment when Cactus goes to the dog bed where the pup is lying down. Meanwhile, the caption reads, “When Cowboy put his paw on Cactus. Also, I love when Cactus is in puppy mode and seeks out Cowboy (usually when Cowboy is tired and not biting him).”
Rescue dog has made his new puppy sibling his favorite companion for nap time
In the dog video on Instagram, the pet parent shows the nap time routine of his two furry friends. The clip begins with on-screen text reading, “My dog seeks out my new rescue puppy for nap time.” It then shows the older dog, Cactus, walking toward the bed.
It appears Cactus is sleepy and wants to share a bed with his puppy brother, Cowboy. Seeing the dog approach, the rescue pup stretches, appearing eager to take a nap with his older sibling. Once Cactus takes his spot, Cowboy gets up and readjusts himself more comfortably.
Furthermore, Cowboy places his tiny paw on Cactus’ leg. The human notices the scene and gently encourages their bond.
Meanwhile, viewers appeared to like this interaction as well. One user commented, “Oh my gosh, his little foot reaching out and touching Cactus.” Another wrote, “Cactus is able to give sooo much love because he is loved.” Many highlighted the paw moment and called the dogs “cute.” Moreover, the Instagram post from the account @cactustherescue has garnered over 280K likes and close to 5 million views as of writing. As per the account’s Instagram bio, the two dogs live in Miami.
