Like humans, dogs deteriorate with age. In their minds, they may feel like a pup, but their bodies no longer allow them to do the simple things they used to.

That bittersweet reality has struck a chord on TikTok after a 12-year-old Australian shepherd was caught on pet camera footage trying—and failing—to get onto a bed. The clip shows the dog pausing to size up the high mattress before quietly walking out of the room, as if weighing up whether the jump is worth it.

Text layered over the video explains she “isn’t walking well anymore [and] tries to get a running start to get on the guest bed,” and the moment has resonated widely, earning over 405,000 views.

The video, shared by owner Kayla (@ kaylamarie52492 ), highlights the emotional and physical toll aging can take on pets, racking

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