Woman Leaves Patio Door Open, Surprise Over What’s Snoring in Living Room

A video of two dogs peacefully sleeping in a living room has delighted social media viewers, but there’s a twist.

One of the canines doesn’t belong to Lara (@northwoodsbarbi), who lives in Canada on a remote island in Ontario. The text layered over the viral TikTok video explains: “I left the patio door cracked open so my dogs could have a morning potty break while I made coffee.” But when she returned, she found her neighbor’s dog, Bella, sleeping on the floor.

In the comments, Lara said this scene isn’t that unusual. She said: “Bella has been coming over for years. Her owners know, and I’ve let them know she gets snacks here sometimes too. She gets to roam freely in our neighborhood.”

So far, the December 5 video has received over 633,000 views and 78,500 likes.

Lara told another user: “They know if she’s already asleep, I’m not waking her. Bella, hurry up and lay down! Close your eyes.”

Many users can relate to the video, which has brought back childhood memories. Some comments relayed what a child would say to a friend.

“Yeah, you can stay over. Mom won’t care,” said one commenter. Another wrote: “Just come on over. If YOU ask her, she’ll say yes.”

Today, the topic of sleepovers divides parents, with a notable racial divide highlighted by a 2023 YouGov poll of 6,243 adults. The poll revealed significant differences among racial and ethnic groups in their willingness to allow children to attend overnight sleepovers.

While 80 percent of white adults said they would “definitely” or “probably” permit sleepovers, only 55 percent of Hispanic adults and 50 percent of Black adults said the same. These disparities may reflect varying cultural norms and safety concerns within different communities.

Overall, about half of U.S. adults (52 percent) believe that sleepovers have a positive impact on a child’s well-being. In contrast, 1 in 8 views them as having a negative effect, and 15 percent think they have no effect at all. Among adults who would allow sleepovers, 70 percent see them as a positive experience, compared to just 10 percent who would not allow them.

Newsweek previously spoke to Cheryl Groskopf, an anxiety, trauma and attachment therapist based in Los Angeles, about slumber parties.

She said: “Child sleepovers can be fantastic for practicing independence and social skills, but let’s face it, the appropriate age isn’t set. Some say 6 is fine, while others think 10 is more appropriate. In today’s world, with all our safety concerns, it’s not as simple as it used to be. It’s really about what feels right for your kid and your family.”

Newsweek reached out to @northwoodsbarbie for comment via TikTok and could not verify the details of the case.

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