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<h2>At first you thought you wanted a human grandchild ... but you quickly realized that having a granddog is a lot of fun.</h2>

Reddit/bayloranon

<h2>Now you can't stop telling strangers about your furry grandchild.</h2>

Reddit/michaeldunworthsydne

<h2>You call your kids all the time to ask how the housebreaking is going.</h2>

Reddit/howcomeineedusername

<h2>You're getting used to holiday cards that look like this.</h2>

Reddit/NoBedtimeForBanditos

<h2>You get a little too excited when your kids ask you to babysit the granddog.</h2>

Facebook/DannyJoyceFields

<h2>And you might have gone a little over the top for your granddog's birthday ...</h2>

Reddit/koblkleekai

<h2>Even if your granddog isn't the most photogenic pup around, you're still always happy to see him.</h2>

Facebook/AngelaGreenDingman

<h2>You don't mind that family vacations are suddenly centered around the granddog.</h2>

Reddit/ZombieSaw

<h2>You're pretty sure that your granddog is the smartest puppy around.</h2>

Reddit/bananaofdoom425

<h2>But as cute as your granddog is ... you think she might need a little playmate.</h2>

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10 Things That Happen When Your Grandchild Is A Dog

At first you thought you wanted a human grandchild ... but you quickly realized that having a granddog is a lot of fun.

In the Spring of 2019, volunteers with Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) received a numbing call about a wounded pup tied to a fence.

Puffy-Cheeked Dog Left Tied To Fence Reveals A Beautiful Face After Rescue

When Suzette Hall answered her phone the other day, she expected the call to be about a dog needing help.

Devoted Dogs Refuse To Move From The Last Place They Saw Their Family

Cats have a tendency to be rather mercurial creatures — at times attention-seeking and affectionate, and at other times solitude-loving and aloof.

Man Locked Out Of House Begs His Cats To Let Him In

When Alva was adopted in 2020, her rescuers at Austin Pets Alive!

Man Visits Shelter Dog Every Day For Months To Convince Her To Let Him Adopt Her

Two hikers were out exploring Meyers Ranch Park in Colorado when they noticed someone furry hiding in some trees nearby.

Hikers Notice Someone Hiding In The Trees And End Up Solving A Mystery 

The other day, Mary Wolford’s family went for a long drive from one of their homes to the other.

Driver Hears Cry For Help After Turning Off Car — Then Realizes It’s Coming From The Engine

When a group of puppies recently found themselves trapped underground, lost in a sewer system beneath San Antonio, Texas, they began barking, hoping someone might hear them.

Rescuers Send Camera Down Narrow Drainpipe And Find Baby Shivering Inside

The other day, a resident in Medstead, United Kingdom, opened a recycling bin and instantly spotted something puzzling.

Rescuer Opens Recycling Bin And Finds Someone Stuck In A Nutella Jar

On a recent walk along the rocky shore of Queensland, Australia, Richard Conrad saw something that stopped him in his tracks.

Man Grabs Phone When He Spots A 'Very Shy' Mystery Animal

When Bouncer was just 4 months old, he got caught in a snare trap that had been illegally set in a national park in Thailand.

Rescued Bear With 3 Legs Hangs Out In Hammock At The Same Time Every Single Day

What seemed like a normal day in March 2022 quickly turned into a rescue mission when a Good Samaritan walking through the bush in Victoria, Australia, stumbled on a strange pile of matted wool and sticks.

Passerby Spots Pile Of Matted Wool And Twigs — Then Realizes It’s Alive

Earlier this month, The Dodo introduced the Hello Crow — a wild bird who was spotted on Canada’s Prince Edward Island showcasing an uncanny ability.