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Most dogs love to go on walks, but these ones just might prefer going for a drive!
Meet Porter, Ginny, and Monty, three rescue dogs from New Zealand who successfully passed their driving tests on live TV last Monday.
Thought to be the world’s first driving dogs, they were cars altered especially for them and took to the racetrack after two months of training. There are special handles fitted on the steering wheels, dashboard-height brakes and accelerator pedals and most importantly a speed limiter to make sure the car doesn’t go above a walking pace.
“It’s all the dog doing it,” said trainer Mark Vette. “He’s started the key, put the paw on the brake to allow it to go into gear, put it into drive, paw on the steering wheel, accelerator on, and off he goes down the track.”
The two dogs were taught how to drive in order to show how intelligent and capable shelter dogs are, and above all, deserving of a loving and nurturing home.
Footage of these driving doggies went viral, and you can follow their success stories on their Facebook page here.
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December 16, 2016
You Won’t Believe These Dogs Who Killed the Mannequin Challenge
We wish we had this much skill
December 16, 2016
You’ll Love These 5 Short Heartwarming Videos
This veteran and his service dog who were hired together at Lowe’s
This man who gave a loving home to 10 senior dog (and a few other critters as well)
This dog who refuses to let his loss of limb stop him from having fun
This war hero
This sweet puppy mill dog who finally got the life she deserves
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About 5 years ago, an 11 year old Chihuahua named MoMo was rescued from Tiny Loving Canines Rescue in California by Julie Docherty. She immediately fell in love with the little guy, and even though he had been surrendered to a high-kill shelter a horrendous condition, he helped Julie as much as she helped him.
“My first senior adoption was a happy accident,” Docherty told website The Dodo. “I discovered MoMo, fell in love with him, and we bonded over his rehabilitation and care. I came to realize then how heartbreakingly overlooked this large category of shelter dogs are, and how ideal senior adoption was for me.”
Eventually their happy family got some new members, Choli Churro, Paloma Linda and Benito, all senior chihuhuas like MoMo, and most recently, a tiny kitten named Rosita!
Even though the group is a little unusual, they all get along perfectly, eating, sleeping, and everything-in-betweening with each other!
You can follow their adventures on Instagram at @jemandthemisfits!
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December 9, 2016
10 Dogs Who Are Thriving in the Colder Weather
Cannot contain the excitement here
“Wheeee”
No plans to move for a while
:’)
“SNOWSNOWSNOWSNOWSNOW”
Somewhat apprehensive but she’ll learn to love it
Snow weather = Selfie weather
Just letting the neighbors know how pumped she is about the snow
Snowy hair don’t care
Tfw when you’re in your element
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December 9, 2016
The Ten Biggest Lapdogs You’ve Ever Seen
Well they have to sit somewhere
SO it may as well be your lap
Regardless of how comfortable it is for you
Even if they’re bigger than you
Or if they double team you
You’ve just gotta embrace it
It makes them happy
And it probably makes you happy too
Plus, they do it out of love
And where would we be without the love of man’s best friend?
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December 9, 2016
10 Dogs Who Are Definitely on the Naughty List
“If I don’t make eye contact she won’t know it’s me”
No caption needed
Hopefully whatever was on the end of this wasn’t that important
Who, me?
Good god woman. Anything but Pikachu.
If you act casual at the scene of the crime, it means you’re innocent. Right?
She’s so fancy
Listen, admitting to your crime does not make it better.
Bad 2 tha bone.
Dog not pictured. Dog too busy running to where Santa will never find him.
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December 9, 2016
10 Dogs Who are too Fluffy For Their Own Good
This golden who can barely keep her fluff in her pajamas
And this little pom who is just bursting out of her costume
This cutie bernese who is disappointed about the low visibility of his bowtie (it’s hidden in the fluff)
Two samoyeds or two marshmallows? We may never know. Maybe both.
We know lil guy. It’s hard to disguise yourself as a show when you’re that fluffy
Inspirational floof levels
You know it’s out of hand when you have to resort to hairbands to keep it in check
This floof clearly takes after his human
Puddle of floof.
Okay so not very fluffy yet, but look at her there’s so much potential
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December 9, 2016
10 Dogs Who Learned a Valuable Lesson About Bees
At first glance this guy looks like he’s got a case of the Monday’s but he actually just had a run in with a bee. Not sure which is worse.
As long as you can keep one eye open, it’s still very possible to convey how mad you are about the whole situation
Something in his mouth? Nope just a bee sting.
Alright if we’re being honest Sharpeis with and without beestings are virtually indistinguishable but we still feel for the little guy
If life were a videogame you would probably have to battle this dog. And then the bee.
Big snoot
Bigger snoot
Biggest snoot
This poor pup paid the highest price for his run in with a bee. The cone of shame.
BONUS
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Photographer Topher Brody has a special bond with his dog Rosenberg. He wrote on Instagram that becoming Rosenberg’s dad helped him learn how rewarding it can be to give and receive affection, and told The Dodo that the two look so similar, dressing in matching outfits (and documenting it) just made sense.
Here are our 10 favorite snaps of the duo
