Watch this charming video of Pluto greeting happy golden retriever and Disney superfan Forest

C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida
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You might be a big fan of a Disney character, but you'll probably never love Pluto as much as Forest the Golden Retriever.

The 5-year-old service dog was caught on video in March by owner Ashton McGrady romping with its favorite fictional Fido on the Disney Creators Lab cruise on the Disney Wish ship event for influencers and content creators. It was a joyous reunion, as Forest has met Mickey Mouse's yellow dog several times since their first encounter at Disney World in 2021.

"Either we will intentionally go seek Pluto out to say hello, or Pluto has sought us out," McGrady told People. "Pluto stepped out of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World to say hello to Forest because we were right there in front, and he stopped to wave and blow kisses at Forest. It was adorable."

Forest, a multi-purpose service golden retriever, is greeted by his favorite character, Pluto, while traveling with his owner on a Disney Cruise.
Forest, a multi-purpose service golden retriever, is greeted by his favorite character, Pluto, while traveling with his owner on a Disney Cruise.

McGrady, of Nashville, posted the video to TikTok with the caption, "proof that distance won’t keep the very best of friends apart ❤️🚢✨ we love you pluto!!!" to the song "Best of Friends" from "The Hound + The Fox." The video showing Forest and his stuffed Pluto toy greeting the "real" one has received 2.2 million views.

"I just hope whoever is friends with this Pluto knows they made our entire cruise experience!" McGrady commented on the video. "✨ so magical"

Forest is trained in mobility assistance and medical response to help McGrady travel safely and independently and her TikTok account, @radiantlygolden, often shows the two of them navigating Disney parks and other areas. The most recent one, with 6.9 million views, shows Forest choosing a stuffed blue Stitch animal over a yellow one.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Magical Disney moment: Pluto romps with delighted golden retriever