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'Himalayan fur goblin': Animal shelter adoptions up 25% after giving mutt-mixes clever names

These should become official breeds.

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Adrian Budnick holds up two shelter dogs.

According to Best Friends Animal Society, approximately 2.3 million dogs and cats were adopted in 2023—345,000 fewer adoptions than in 2019—with a net result of 415,000 adoptable dogs and cats being killed in shelters. But if just 6% of people who plan to acquire a pet were to adopt, we could empty America's shelters, and not one animal would be killed unnecessarily.

That’s why the efforts of those who promote pet adoption are so important. Adrian Budnick, a volunteer at Nashville’s Metro Animal Care and Control, has saved countless lives of dogs and cats by using her creativity to bring some much-needed attention to the shelter's animals. Budnik is a photographer who creates fun TikTok videos featuring shelter dogs, where she gives the unique mixes clever names.

It all began when she was making a video about a large “poodle-doodle” mix, as she calls it. The fluffy dog wasn’t like the pit bull types generally associated with shelters. So, she adopted a slightly annoyed voice, held up the big pooch and asked, “What’s this then?” before revealing it was a “Himalayan fur goblin.”

The video got a lot of attention on TikTok, and thus, she began a series of videos in which she gives creative names to the mixes and mutts at the shelter. The names are funny, but they are also perfect descriptions for one-in-a-million pups.

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Himalayan fur goblin. Yeah we have those. Jeremiah A406860 is a 1 year old 60 lbs mixed breed. He is available at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place Nashville TN 37211. They are open 7 days a week 12-4 Thursday 12-6. #fyp #foryou #AnitaWalker #nashvilletn #adopt #petsoftiktok #adoptme #metroanimalcareandcontrol #nashville #dogsoftiktok #dog #adoptdognashville

Kenny G: Frankenpaw

Kenny is unique, to say the least, because he looks like someone took the head from a dog and put it on the wrong body.

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Meet MACC’s Mismatched Frankenpaw. Kenny G is 8 years old and 67 lbs. When he’s not serenading you with the sultry stylings of smooth jazz he gives off chill vibes. He will say his hellos to dog friends but would rather be the aloof artist he truly is. If you are looking for a guy with flawless performances on stage and quiet nights at home off stage Kenny G is your guy. Kenny G A262135 is a 8 year old 67 lbs mixed breed. He is available at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place Nashville TN 37211. They are open 7 days a week 12-4 Thursday 12-6. #seniordog #AnitaWalker #fyp #nashvilletn #adopt #petsoftiktok #adoptme #foryou #metroanimalcareandcontrol #nashville #spayandneuter #whatsthisthen #dogsoftiktok #dog #dogtok

Katie: Snacklejack

Katie is called a Snacklejack because her ears resemble Doritos.

@puptographer

Meet MACC’s Snacklejack. Katie is 4 yrs old and 35 lbs. She is a sweet girl who prefers to be the center of attention and be the only pet. She has very expressive ears and a kisser that goes and goes. She’s ready to steal your heart and your snacks. Katie A432563 is a 4 year old 35 lbs mixed breed. She is available at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place Nashville TN 37211. They are open 7 days a week 12-4 Thursday 12-6. #AnitaWalker #fyp #nashvilletn #adopt #petsoftiktok #adoptme #foryou #metroanimalcareandcontrol #nashville #spayandneuter #whatsthisthen #dogsoftiktok #dog #dogtok

Pallet Jackie Wiggling Chewbarker

She is "small but mighty" and has a "thing for feet."

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Meet MACC’s wiggling chewbarker. Pallet Jackie is 8 months old and 37lbs. She is a wild child with a thing for feet. She is learning that feet are not toys. She enjoys wrestling and running with her shelter friends. She’s the perfect size for every adventure. Pallet Jackie A435552 is a 8 month old 37 lbs mixed breed. She is available at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place Nashville TN 37211. They are open 7 days a week 12-4 Thursday 12-6. #AnitaWalker #fyp #nashvilletn #adopt #petsoftiktok #adoptme #foryou #metroanimalcareandcontrol #nashville #spayandneuter #whatsthisthen #dogsoftiktok #dog #dogtok

Budnik also created a persona based on a used car salesmen who adopts "certified, pre-owned pets."

@puptographer

Find you a forever friend #AnitaWalker #Nashville #puptographybyadrianbudnick #dogsofttiktok #shelterpetsoftiktok #fyp #rescuepet #westernfashion #rhinestonecowboy #western #westernwear

Since the Himalayan fur goblin video, Budnik has gone on to present the “Teacup werewolf,” “Speckled freckled cuddle calf,” “French baguette long lady,” and the “Creamsicle push-up pup,” among others. The great news is that, according to Budnik, the number of adoptions at the shelter has risen by 25% since she began creating the viral videos. That’s incredible news at a time when animal intake is rising higher than demand at America’s shelters.

Budnik’s videos have caught the attention of adopters across the country and beyond. “We’ll get calls from all over. And it’s not just local here to Tennessee, even,” Metro Animal Care and Control Director Ashley Harrington told the Associated Press. “We’ve had an adopter from Canada. We’ve had ones from states all over.” Many of them call asking for one of Budnik's specific breeds. “It’s been pretty great, and it’s been fun for our staff,” Harrington continued.

Budnik’s videos haven’t just been great for adoptions; they’ve also led to donations of money and supplies. A wall in the shelter’s volunteer room is covered with letters it has received referencing Budnik’s videos. For Budnik, it's all a labor of love. “I’m just having fun,” she said. “I absolutely love dogs. I think they’re the best thing on earth.”

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Golden retriever has the very cutest reaction to toddler taking her first steps

Finally, they get to play!

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Golden retriever has cutest reaction to sister walking.

Here at Upworthy we look for stories that will make you smile and warm your heart and, let’s face it, we could all use a little help in the smile department these days. When we ran across this ridiculously sweet story on The Dodo about a golden retriever and his little human sister, we simply had to share it with you. Taco is a 3-year-old golden retriever who has been lovingly waiting for his new baby sister, Vanora, to be able to play with him, and the day has finally come.

Claudia Hughes is the proud mom of the furry pup and his squishy human sibling. She told The Dodo that Taco has been smitten with Vanora since she came home from the hospital. “When we would lay her down on the floor or our bed, Taco would just lay down next to her,” Hughes said. That’s one attentive pup. Pet parents know there’s nothing more comforting than your fur baby looking out for your human baby.

Hughes told The Dodo that the pooch would even get up for late-night feedings. Now that’s just beyond sweet. It’s no wonder the pup was itching for his playmate to get big enough to actually play with, and his reaction to his doggy dreams coming true is pure joy. The video of Taco seeing his toddler sibling taking some of her first steps has amassed more than 2 million likes on TikTok. Finally his sister can run around with him! Finally he can teach her the fun of having a dog for a big brother. Finally he gets to play! At least, that’s what I think he was thinking from his excited reaction.

And how do we know dogs are excited? Well, they get the zoomies, and if you’ve never been able to witness the absolute unadulterated joy of the zoomies, just check out his reaction in the video. If he could talk he would have probably screamed “I’m so excited!!!” with more explanation points than allowed by my editor.

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It’s fun having each other 🐾👶🏻. #dogsandbabies #goldensandbabies #babiesoftiktok #dogsoftiktokviral #SmoothLikeNitroPepsi

According to Hughes, Taco first started getting excited when he saw Vanora take steps in her walker, and more so when he saw her pushing the walker. But his excitement went off the charts when she could actually take steps unassisted. Don’t worry though, he was sure to keep his distance so as not to knock her down. He’s such a good doggy brother. Hughes told The Dodo, “We have shown Vanora that we hug Taco, we pet him gently and we give him kisses on his head.” She went on to say, “But if we get mad at him, we don’t hit him.”

It looks like both Taco and Vanora have learned important lessons in kindness. Soon Vanora will be the one cheering and praising Taco when he’s a good boy, but until then, we here at Upworthy want to tell Taco that he’s the goodest boy and he deserves all of the head pats. Good boy, Taco!


This article originally appeared three years ago.

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Chocolate lab is not in the mood for pets and his reaction is leaving people in stitches

The way he looks her dead in the eye while turning down her affection…

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Dog turns down his owner's pets and the internet is laughing.

Sometimes we're not in the mood to be touched, and the same goes for our pets. While cats are notorious for snubbing humans who dare to touch them without explicit affirmative consent for exactly 3.5 pets, dogs are different. Dogs like to get head scratches, butt pats, and, for some reason, slapped on the ribs somewhat aggressively. I don't know why dog owners do the last one but I've seen it enough to think it's a thing that dogs enjoy.

The point is dogs generally want you to pet them as often as you possibly can, even until it feels like your arms are going to fall off and then some. They try to climb up on your lap because being as close to your cornea as their snouts will allow is comforting to them. But apparently, dogs also get into moods where they don't want to be touched by their humans.

Case in point? Colby, a chocolate lab on TikTok who is simply not in the mood for pets. His reaction to his owner attempting to pet him has commenters in stitches.

Colby looks as if he's trying to relax when you see his mom's hand reach out to pet him. He doesn't break eye contact with his human, Morgyn Seigfried, as he gently pushes her hand away with his back foot. She tries several times, and each time Colby has the same response.

"Let's not make this more embarrassing than it has to be," one commenter wrote.

"He said pet me...WITH YOUR EYES," another person said.

While some were imagining what the dog was saying internally, others just found it hilarious, especially because he uses his hind leg to reject the affection.

"Such a boss move to use the back leg and not the front paw," someone wrote, complete with a crying laughing emoji.

"The fact that he used his rear leg makes the exchange even better," another commenter said.

Colby is clearly over Seigfried's need to touch him, as you can see for yourself below:

@morgynseigfried

looking me dead in the eye too 🥲 #dogsoftiktok #dogs #dogvideos #labsoftiktok #chocolatelab #labrador #dogsoftiktokviral #doglover #doglovers


Sadly, this wasn't the last time Colby curved his owner. Watch below to see him refuse her kisses just a few months after he pushed her away.

@morgynseigfried

humiliating truly #dogs #dogsoftiktok #labrador #labradorretriever #doglover

Don't worry, we're sure Colby loves his human. Sometimes, we need some alone time and while that might hurt a few egos, it's nothing personal.

This article originally appeared two years ago.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier proves he's a big brave dog by 'barking' like a dolphin

"Miss I think your dolphin is broken."

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'Scary' dog makes dolphin noises instead of barking, causing confusion

Staffordshire Bull Terriers are one of the breeds often mistaken for an American pit bull but both are a cross between bulldogs and different types of terriers but they're not the same dogs. Both dog breeds have large block heads and that famous "smile" but they have height, weight, and coat color differences. But one big thing they have in common is their goofy personalities.

Owners of one of these muscular love bugs never know what kind of dramatics they're going to get when they choose them as a pet. You may wind up with a dog that prefers jammies and snuggles over chasing a ball or one that likes to pretend their legs are broken every time it's time for a walk. These dogs will keep you laughing while simultaneously making you scratch your head.

Enzo is a blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has decided to trade in his threatening bark for something a little less intimidating. Now, some may think that dogs don't really get a choice in barking or not, they tend to have three factory sound settings: barking, growling and whining. Remember the bit about these breeds being full of personality? Well, that includes trying out new sounds to make in order to communicate with their humans...or to mess with them.

Relaxed Pit Bull GIF by The BarkPostGiphy

There's really no way to know since they can't talk, but Enzo appears to be teasing his friends on social media with his interesting attempt at a bark. In a recent video uploaded to TikTok, the dog is preparing to eat but when he's told to speak, a chirp like sound comes out. This prompted viewers to ask if the dog knows how to bark so in an effort to prove Enzo does in fact know how to bark, his human tries to get him to do it on camera. She fails miserably.

"Enzo, they want to know if you can do a real bark," the woman says while zooming the camera in on the grey eyed dog. Nothing Enzo did could be considered a bark. Instead of barking, the block-headed doggo does his best impression of a hungry dolphin. After Enzo's attempt, the woman clarifies, "no like a real bark, Enzo. Like a ruff," but her four-legged companion let out more dolphin sounds.


@enzothebluestaffodshire Replying to @Christina 💟 i tried #staf #staffy #staffordshirebullterrier #fypp #fypシ゚viral #staffypuppy #puppytiktok #funnyvideo #funnymoments ♬ original sound - enzo

Clearly Enzo is a comedian because his human shares that she's heard him bark so she knows he can do it but the pup is not giving up the shtick. People could not get enough of his refusal to sound like an actual dog.

"I don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t that," one person laughs.

"Staffies are all a mix between a dolphin and a velociraptor. i always tell mine no other dog can understand her," another jokes.

Pit Bull Zoomies GIF by The DodoGiphy

"Wrong barking software, needs to be updated," someone else says.

Enzo and his mom continue to make videos showing off the unique way he "talks" but no matter how much chatting happens, viewers never find out what his bark sounds like. Someone even asked if the sweet pup was raised with turkeys to explain his way of communicating but that isn't the case. Through a very squeaky follow-up video, Enzo's human shares that they had been teaching him the speak command and the noise everyone loves is what came out.

The internet may never get to hear Enzo's real bark but there's more fun in guessing how he wound up sounding like Flipper.

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