Some videos on social media quietly cut through the noise and touch people in a very real way. A recent clip showing a stray dog entering a Miniso store and choosing a soft toy has done exactly that.

The way the people around it reacted has turned this small incident into a heartwarming moment that many users are now sharing again and again.

Street dog chooses its favourite soft toy

In the viral video, a stray dog walks into the store and starts pulling at a soft toy kept on the shelf. The staff tries to get the toy back from it, but the dog simply refuses to leave it. It keeps tugging at the toy, as if it has already decided that this one belongs to it.A few customers watching the scene then step forward. Instead of forcing the dog to drop the toy, they simply pay for it.

The video then shows the dog happily running away with the toy, clearly thrilled with its new prize.

ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.The video was shared by the Instagram page StreetdogsofBombay. As mentioned in a report by News18, the clip is originally from Mexico and was recorded at the Plaza Las Américas mall in Mérida, a few days before Christmas.

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Social media users had emotional reactions

The video has received lakhs of likes and comments. Many users praised the kind gesture.

One comment read, “Whoever bought it this, may your wallet never run out of money.”Another user noticed how happy the dog looked and said, “Look at it… so happy… like a little kid.”Some users also shared how dogs are always playful and emotional. A user wrote, “That’s so adorable. I don’t get why people don’t understand that dogs are basically forever toddlers. The toy made him so happy.”One account called it the “best Christmas gift” the dog could receive.Another user reacted emotionally and said, “You never know how a little kindness can change a life. You can literally feel its happy soul.”Someone else added, “Life is all about these little things.”Another user suggested that the dog should be given a home too, writing, “Well done ppl! Adopt it just like the way you bought him a teddy!”

A small moment that reminded people about kindness

The video stood out because of how simple the act was. A stray dog found comfort in a toy, and a few people decided not to take that away from it.

Instead, they chose to help.That short moment has now become a reminder that compassion still exists in regular day-to-day life. And sometimes, even a small gesture like this is enough to make someone smile, whether it is a person or a street dog.Disclaimer: The identities of the people featured in the video have not been independently verified by The Times of India. The video has been sourced from social media.Thumb image: Instagram