This might just be one of the sweetest videos on the internet — a heart-melting glimpse of a dog’s gentle love for her family. The clip stars Renegade, a gorgeous Labrador Retriever who’s captured hearts on Instagram (@renegadethegooddog) for her adorable habit of joining her mom and baby sibling during storytime.
Renegade has officially earned the title of the “house librarian,” always eager to be part of every story read aloud. Her human proudly shares, “Ren might not read the words, but she listens intently to every page — and honestly, I think she enjoys storytime just as much as we do.”
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The video has quickly captured the hearts of over 2,400 viewers with its mix of tenderness and humor. It opens with Delaine reading “You and Me” by Nicola Edwards, as Renegade and the baby snuggle close on and beside their mom’s lap. With every page turn, Renegade responds adorably — pausing thoughtfully during the “rolling river” scene and wagging her tail right on cue whenever the story turns playful.
As Delaine reads aloud, “I love your sweet, delightful squeals when we play games together. Each time you end up in my arms, where you can stay forever,” she laughs and adds, “Well, technically, it’s my legs—but close enough. It’s hard to fit all of you in here!” Renegade gazes up at her with pure love.
When the story turns to sadness, Delaine looks at her loyal Lab and says softly, “Honestly, you’re the one who makes it better when we’re sad.” Throughout it all, Renegade never breaks her gaze, even when a tiny baby foot gets in the way of turning pages. It’s impossible not to smile at how deeply she’s engaged in the moment.
As Delaine reaches the final line — about love being “bigger than you could ever know” — Renegade gently lowers her head onto the book. Delaine whispers, “We love you,” a perfect closing to their tender storytime. One viewer summed it up beautifully: “All story times should include a dog.” We couldn’t agree more.