This cat waits by the door every evening for his dad and the reunion is melting hearts online

This adorable video of a cat waiting for his favourite person is slowly melting hearts all over Instagram — and honestly, it’s hard not to fall in love. Loki, an orange tabby with a very serious attachment to his dad, has made “waiting at the door” his evening routine. Like clockwork, he settles down near the entrance, stares through the glass, and listens carefully for the sound he’s been waiting for all day: his human coming home.

The reel was shared by @loki.doestricks, also known as The Loki Show, and people can’t get enough of it. It’s already racked up over 2.8 lakh likes and thousands of comments. In the caption, Loki’s mum explains that this is a daily habit. From about 5 pm onwards, Loki parks himself by the door and simply waits - sometimes for over an hour, until dad finally walks in.

And the cutest part? He doesn’t get distracted at all. No roaming around, no playing with toys, no naps. Just Loki, sitting quietly by the glass panel, watching the outside world like it’s his personal watchtower. That calm waiting makes the reunion feel even more special.

As evening sets in, Loki is still right there, eyes glued to the door. The moment it opens, he perks up instantly - tail high, ears forward, completely focused. Next, we see dad lifting him up for a proper hello hug. And then comes the final scene: Loki curled up on his chest, finally relaxed after the long wait.

Naturally, the comments section is full of love. “Precious,” wrote one viewer. Another said, “Dady Dady is here… I can literally hear my cat saying this.” Someone else noticed the setup and joked, “Best glass window ever for cat surveillance.” Most people, though, said what everyone was thinking: “This is the cutest thing ever.”

Because let’s be real - being someone’s favourite part of the day is a pretty special feeling.