Dogs love food, cuddles, and the comforting presence of their favorite humans, but perhaps nothing delights them more than sinking their teeth into a chewable object.
This simple act often becomes more than just play—it forms a sentimental connection between the dog and the item.
For Labrador Retrievers, this behavior is practically instinctual. They are notorious for always having something in their mouths, whether it’s a toy, a ball, or, in this case, a stick.
One day, a Labrador named Basil and his owner, Anna, went on a walk that would unexpectedly test their bond.
During their outing, they stumbled upon a stick that would spark a battle of ownership between the playful pup and his mom.
A Battle Over a Beloved Stick
Basil fell in love with the stick the moment he found it. To him, it was more than just a random twig—it was his treasure. Unfortunately for Basil, Anna had other plans.
Anna had been searching for a natural piece of wood for her latest macramé art project. When she spotted the perfect stick during their walk, she eagerly claimed it.
Little did she realize how attached her furry companion had become to the very same stick.
“The art was an early attempt at making a macramé wall hanging, using special string and a stick I found in the woods,” Anna explained to Newsweek. “While walking Basil, I found and picked up this stick.”
As Anna tucked the stick under her jacket to keep it out of Basil’s reach, the determined Labrador wasn’t about to let his prize go so easily. When they got home, his obsession only grew.
Heartbroken Over the Stick
While Anna worked on her macramé wall hanging, Basil whined persistently, trying to reclaim what he believed was rightfully his. Undeterred, Anna finished her project and proudly displayed it on the wall.
She thought the ordeal was over—surely, Basil would forget about the stick in time. But Basil had other plans.
From the other room, Anna heard more whining and went to investigate. What she found was both hilarious and heartwarming.
Basil was sitting in the bathroom, staring longingly at the macramé wall hanging. His beloved stick was now an integral part of Anna’s artwork, and he was utterly heartbroken.
Sharing Basil’s Heartache
Anna couldn’t resist capturing the moment. She recorded a short video of Basil pining over the wall hanging and posted it to her TikTok account, @basilionbrush, with the caption:
“I made a wall hanging with a stick I found on Basil’s dog walk. Basil loves this stick and thinks it’s his. Basil has been crying at the wall hanging for 20 minutes.”
TikTok Reacts
The video quickly went viral, attracting thousands of comments from amused viewers. Many found the situation hilarious, while others sympathized with Basil and even sided with him.
“This needs the ‘Mom, what are you doing with my stuff?’ sound,” joked the popular TikTok account @weratedogs.
“To be fair, if it’s a stick found on Basil’s walk, then it’s technically Basil’s stick… So give it back!! 😂” one user commented.
Another demanded justice for the heartbroken pup: “Petition to give Basil his stick back.”
Basil Becomes a Star
Anna was thrilled by the unexpected response to her video. “I thought it might bring someone a bit of joy in their day,” she shared.
“I didn’t expect so many people to see the video or interact with it—it was nice to see that other people liked to see what a little character Basil is!”
While Basil may not have won back his stick, he certainly captured the hearts of countless TikTok users. His story is a sweet reminder of the simple joys (and dramas) that make life with dogs so entertaining.