A rescued Staffordshire bull terrier named Pippa has captured hearts online after a viral TikTok video showed her making a surprising bedtime decision.
In the clip, Pippa’s owners are seen lounging on the sofa with their other dog, calling up to their rescue pup, “Come join the fun!” Instead of bounding back downstairs, Pippa pauses, looks longingly at them one last time, and disappears. Moments later, a door creaks open upstairs. When her owner goes to check, she finds the once street-living dog cozied up on the king-sized bed.
Text overlay on the video shared by Becca Sim (@beccasimx) reads: “Pippa the princess sleeping on her king-sized bed. She never belonged on those streets.”
The heartwarming moment captured: “Pippa the dog who lived on the streets taking herself up to bed at 8 p.m.,” has since gone viral, earning 35,400 views.
Along with many comments celebrating Pippa’s transformation from stray to spoiled housemate.
“[I] can imagine how many sleepless nights she had,” sympathized one user and other owners have commented to say their pooch does the same thing.
“When my guy goes upstairs by himself I say that he just needs some private time,” shared a second commenter and a third wrote: “My Romanian rescue is the same and is fuming if he has to wait.”
Sim told another user that her dog is only ever awake for two hours maximum.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), dogs’ sleep habits mirror humans’ in many ways but differ in a key respect. While both species experience slow-wave and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, dogs spend only around 10 percent of their rest in REM, compared to humans’ 25 percent. Because dogs nap more sporadically throughout the day—often drifting off out of boredom—they need more total sleep overall to make up for the lost deep rest.
That explains why Pippa, now safe and loved, might favor sprawling across a soft bed rather than staying awake on the couch. For dogs who once lacked comfort and safety, a king-sized bed isn’t just a luxury—it’s a symbol of security.
For most dogs, sleeping is the highlight of the day, so if your pup is a professional napper like Pippa, there’s usually no cause for concern. However, if your dog’s sleep patterns suddenly shift, it’s worth checking in with your veterinarian.
A noticeable increase in sleep could indicate underlying issues such as canine depression, diabetes, hypothyroidism, or even hearing loss.
Newsweek reached out to @beccasimx for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.