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Tula, the Golden Retriever, was unexpectedly reunited with a dolphin who had befriended the pup the year before, and the video is truly amazing. While Tula and her family were hanging out by the water, the dolphin appeared, swimming intently alongside the family’s dock and clearly looking for its long-lost canine pal. Tula recognized the dolphin, and all her mom could do was keep the dog from jumping into the water.

Tula’s mom and fans agreed that the unlikely friendship was straight out of a movie – namely, Zeus and Roxann, which is (you guessed it), a film about a dog and a dolphin who become besties.

Fans called the meeting “magical” and “amazing,” and were convinced that the two animals were communicating. While we can’t know whether this dolphin is the same one from the year before, it’s clear these two have a special connection. Tula’s excitement and the dolphin’s curiosity are genuinely undeniable.

Not The First Time

It seems that Tula and her pal are following in the footsteps of other dog-dolphin friendships, like Gunner and Delta. A golden retriever named Gunner and a dolphin named Delta met at a Florida marine center when Gunner was just an 8-week-old puppy, and they immediately clicked.

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Instead of barking or losing his mind (as one might expect), Gunner calmly watched Delta from the dock, which immediately caught the dolphin’s attention. Delta—described as playful and curious—started swimming over to him, even bringing him toys like a dog when trying to make a new friend.

From there, the relationship grew naturally. Gunner learned to “play” with Delta from the dock, and over time, their interactions became a regular thing. Years later, even though they don’t see each other as often, they still recognize one another right away—and Delta is usually the first to swim over and say hello.

The takeaway is less about science and more about vibes: sometimes calm energy, curiosity, and a willingness to engage are all it takes—even across species, land, and water.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Mar 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.