His reaction when the box moves! (Video)

Cash, a 12-year-old golden retriever, couldn’t contain his excitement when his owners surprised him with a wrapped present. Cash is a little gray in the face and slower than he used to be but he still gets around pretty good. But Marie Ahonen, Cash’s owner, said their beloved Golden Retriever seemed a little lonely recently. Especially since his best friend, Rosie, passed away.

Ahonen explained her family has always had more than one dog until Rosie, their Chihuahua-mix, died three years ago.“They were best friends,” she said. “Ever since she’s been gone he’s just slowed way down. When (Rosie) died, he just kinda seemed lost. He slept 23 and a half hours a day. He just needed more excitement in his life.”So they got an idea. When she and her husband heard a local family had golden retriever puppies on the way, she said they couldn’t help but agree to adopt one. Cash got exactly what most 12-year-old dogs want: a new puppy! And Marie got her dog’s amazing reaction on video.

A new sparkle in his eye!

Her husband, Jay, walks in with the surprise inside this box. Cash is curious and as soon as the top comes off his tail starts going crazy. He’s got a new buddy named Jennings. When he opened the gift, he found a tiny, wriggling puppy inside. Cash even looks up at the camera – seemingly saying “thank you.” “Ever since then, they have been best of friends,” said Cash’s owner. “They absolutely love each other, it’s so cute.” Now Cash is teaching him the best way to be a dog. Watch the video, Cash could be seen jumping for joy as he met his new companion, Jennings.