The Funniest Story About A Dog That Died That You'll Read All Day
It started like a routine call about a dead dog on the side of the road, the kind of sad sight nobody wants to find. A local council was notified, and someone was sent to deal with what looked like a small animal that had been hit by a vehicle.
But this story takes a sharp turn once the “dog” is examined more closely. What looked like a heartbreaking roadside discovery turns into something far stranger, and the reaction to it is part of what makes the whole thing so memorable.
By the time the truth comes out, the situation is less tragic than ridiculous. Here's the full story.
Erika Cole, the Director of Providence Animal Control, told Bored Panda that they receive about a dozen calls a day; some calls are just barking complaints and notices of stray animals, whereas others are more upsetting.
“So when we get that call, we are always fearing the worst. Normally, we call the constituent to see if there is any more information, such as whether the animal is still alive or if there is an owner on the scene, etc. If the animal is, in fact, deceased, we will treat the animal with dignity and hold that animal for the five-day stray hold to try to make contact with an owner to provide closure. At that point, we can guide the owner on how best to utilize cremation services. If the animal is injured, we drive that animal right to the Veterinary ER for assessment and continue to try and make contact with the owner while providing the animal with care.”
This message was sent to the Providence Animal Control Centre Facebook page.
This is how the page responded:
Cole recounted a similar story that happened over Thanksgiving. Someone called in to report a bag of mummified cats and kittens.
When workers showed up, it turned out someone's turkey dinner had ended up on the road!
And just when you think it’s grief, the dog digging next to a gravestone turned out to be hunting for her puppies.
A picture of the "dog"
In case you doubted it was a true story...
Others noticed the uncanny resemblance...
Lmao
So glad!!!!!
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