Shelter Dogs In New Zealand Learn How To Drive An Actual Car To Show That All Dogs Deserve A Loving Family
Some shelter dogs need a little extra help getting noticed, and the New Zealand SPCA found a wildly memorable way to do it. Instead of another ordinary adoption campaign, the organization taught three rescue dogs to drive an actual car.
The stunt was part of a larger effort to show how smart and capable rescued animals can be. Porter, Monty, and Ginny went through months of training, then took part in a televised demonstration that turned heads far beyond the shelter.
By the time the dogs were ready for the racetrack, the message was hard to miss, these rescues had plenty of personality and brains to spare.
Before Porter could handle the pressure of being in the driver's seat, he had to go through a rigorous months-long training
The first lesson Ginny had to learn was how to comfortably sit on her haunches using a wooden cart
They had to learn how to push and pull a gear stick and press on the pedals using the modified cart
Mr. Vette had to ensure the dogs learned how to correctly respond to the driving commands just in time for the broadcast
Monty wishes they had also learned how to pull down the visor to block the glaring sun
That training clearly paid off.
It feels like the same kind of heroics as the mountain rescue dog who demolishes a snow barrier to reach the buried volunteer.
Spectators gathered around the racetrack to witness the historic event unfold while Monty tried to remember his training
He definitely looks ready to prove just how smart rescue dogs can be when given the chance
Ginny was just making sure that there were no squirrels crossing the road to distract them
This was the modified placement of the gear stick and pedals to make it easier for the dogs to reach
One of their trainers was outside the whole time the dogs were driving, giving commands on when to turn or brake to successfully navigate the racetrack
And somehow, they pulled it off.
The campaign was a success, and if these dogs are intelligent enough to drive, they are more than worthy of being part of loving families
You can watch Porter, Monty, and Ginny during their training to become doggy drivers
Watching them drive safely and carefully can bring a lot of pride to any dog lover
Animal sanctuaries and shelters are doing a good job advocating for the animals under their care. It is a bit disheartening that dogs have to work this hard to prove that they deserve loving homes.
Dogs like Ginny, Monty, and Porter are proof that given enough time, love, and attention, dogs are more than capable of doing extraordinary things. If you're looking for a furry companion, be sure to check your local animal shelter to find a pet to shower with love!
These rescue dogs made their point in style.
Good luck with that, like the Redditors trying to educate a choosy beggar about a free dog.
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