I Can't Get Over This Golden Retriever Who Has a Stuffed Animal Mini-Me He Brings Everywhere

By Victoria Messina

Updated on 7/3/2019 at 4:40 PM

World, meet Barley, aka your newest obsession. Known as @BarleyBoy on Instagram, he's a 1-and-a-half-year-old Golden Retriever who lives in Amsterdam with his owners, Zita and Marc, and his faithful sidekick, a stuffed Golden Retriever toy named Fluffy. Barley and Fluffy are inseparable — and I mean that wholeheartedly. They go on walks together, take naps together, get bathed together, and yes, Barley even has his mini-me secured in his mouth as he goes potty outside.

"They chill together the entire day; it's the sweetest thing," his owner, Zita, told POPSUGAR. "Every single time the human comes home, Barley picks up Fluffy and brings him over as a welcome-home present. Whenever he hears a loud noise or if the vacuum cleaner appears, he picks up Fluffy for comfort." I mean, does it get much more adorable and pure than that?!

Fluffy, a toy purchased at Ikea, was bigger than Barley when he arrived home as a puppy, and the two have "really grown up together," Zita said. "We even need to bring Fluffy with us when we visit our friends' houses, in the car, on holidays," his owner explained, adding that the plush stuffed animal has traveled to the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Germany with Barley so far. When Zita and Marc tie the knot in September, Barley will be the ring bearer, so you better believe Fluffy will also be in on the wedding action!

Ahead, catch a glimpse at footage of Barley and Fluffy being two peas in a pod, and if you're looking for a dose of wholesomeness to add to your Instagram feed, I highly suggest slamming that "follow" button on Barley's Instagram page.

Eeek! Here's a Throwback Photo of Barley and Fluffy on Their First Day Together

Barley Wakes Up Fluffy With Slobbery Morning Kisses Every Day

They Love to Snuggle

When Barley Got Neutered and Had to Wear a Lampshade, Fluffy Got His Very Own "Cone of Shame"

The Cuteness Is Simply Too Much to Handle!

He Never Leaves For a Walk Without His Fluffy Companion

They've Gone on Countless Walks Together

Barley Always Carries Fluffy in His Mouth

Fluffy Comes Along For Leash-Free Morning Strolls, Too

Yep, Fluffy Accompanies His Pal During Erm, More Personal Matters

Even When Barley Had a Paw Injury, He Still Toted Fluffy Around

They Love Lounging in Hammocks With Their Owner, Marc

Aww! Barley Greets Marc With Fluffy as a "Welcome-Home Gift"

He Wasn't Quite Sure What to Make of His Mini-Me Taking a Spin on the Roomba

Nothing Comes Between Barley and Fluffy — Not Even a Napping Human

I Can't With These Two!