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So I was at the post office, some lady left her dog out side. Not a big deal most of the time. But this is Minnesota and it was -20 out. It was shaking so bad, a stranger in line went out and kept the dog warm til the owner came back outside. My friend was about to go out and keep the dog warm - till right before this incredible guy said that he would.
Almost everyone can relate to the look on this poor dogs face. This is a true look of sadness! This is a picture of the dog before the guy went outside to sit with him.
Thanks for all the support everyone!
PLEASE STOP WITH THE BAD COMMENTS!
PLEASE read the story that the Winona Daily News did.
http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/barking-up-the-wrong-tree-winona-viral-photo-of-man/article_350bfec9-c7b6-5503-b5c3-84bdbea6b735.html
Photo and Story credit: Brittney K. College student of Winona, MN.
skubczar
saw that at a mall in Canada, a woman brought the dog in and said the owner wasn't getting it back
LabLover2014
The dog is fine. He's a Labrador, he's actually lucky to be outside, rather than kept inside where he can't acclimate. People are idiots.
Reallifecountrygirl
WINONA'S ON THE INTERNET THIS SHIT DOESN'T HAPPEN! O.O
MadamImAdam
God dammit people. When it's extremely hot or extremely cold, leave your dogs at home!
hdraz
www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/barking-up-the-wrong-tree-winona-viral-photo-of-man/article_350bfec9-c7b6-5503-b5c3-84bdbea6b735.html
Stonegaijin
THANK YOU!
LabLover2014
You do your dog a dis-service if you keep him inside in the cold. He won't acclimate, he won't get needed exercise, and he won't be happy.
NoHoldOnSorryThatsTheLionKing
Whoa, I went to college at Saint Mary's in Winona! Any Winonans on Imgur? I miss Betty Jo's...
Jimbobthe2nd
Cotter High School alumni whoop whoop!
aGreatLeaderToBuildALegacyThatWouldStandTheTestOfTime
Does Fountain City count?
wambroseburnside
Almost shit myself when I saw Winona on imgur! I lived there for 4 years when I went to WSU.
Moonkey
Yeah but he got to cuddle a dog, so...
homiecide
Why even bring the dog when you know you will have to leave it outside when you know its that cold?
Gwizzlestix
Right? Ignorant of her. Shouldn't own a dog.
TheComedienne
He should've taken the dog or called animal protective services
bwk2421
That's a bit rash without knowing more details.
SerialKitten666
That's extreme for what was probably 20 minutes or less. Dog was uncomfortable-not dying-no worse than a human without a coat in that.
Amblydoper
According to the article, the dog happily buried its face in the snow after leaving the post office. It wasn't uncomfortable.
SerialKitten666
I'm not surprised. I had a lab and she loved the snow/cold even though she shivered often.
j0rgen
Its not that bad, a dog can stay outside in even colder enviroment. Even though this dog didnt have that much fur.
bicycleblue
NOT THAT BAD?! Do you know what a wind chill is? Christ.
sb12
haha ok go tell animal control that...NO they can't. Have you not read all the stories about pets dying in this cold we are having?
Molotopheles
I second this. I can't imagine owner was in the PO for long.
Reallifecountrygirl
www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/barking-up-the-wrong-tree-winona-viral-photo-of-man/article_350bfec9-c7b6-5503-b5c3-84bdbea6b735.html
ILikeMyMenInKilts
Look how willing that poor animal was to cuddle with a stranger. It must have thought it was going to die out there :(
SerialKitten666
No, that's just how dogs look when they shiver and have to sit still. If it could move around, it'd be fine.
SerialKitten666
Also, Labradors kind of always look like that and snuggle like that, cold or not.
amp87
It did not think that. You are an idiot who knows nothing about dogs.
phyyrus
As I said before, I sincerely hope you don't have pets.
ILikeMyMenInKilts
Well that's not very nice.
itooamnotazombie
what the fuck? Fuck off man. Quit being a bitch.
HerooftheDay
Fuck that woman.
swimbikerunrepeatswimbikerunrepeatswimbiwhatwasidoing
All in favor say 'Aye'...
OscarOscarNovemberAlpha
I feel bad for the poor dog, but what if she left dog outside by habit?I mean, it's not always that frosty outside.
Aernal
Fuck dan in particular
JamesWestfallAndDrKennethNoisewater
Bet her name is Jess
MakingUpAUsernameIsTerrifying
Yeah I wouldn't survive in Minnesota for 10 seconds.
walkinthepark
Why do people like that own pets
brucewarwick
"My BALLS ARE STUCK TO THE SIDEWALK BUT I LOVE YOU"
RedemptionSeeker
Can we tie this poor dog's owner to a pole for the same amount of time with the equivalent jacket to that dog's fur? Show her how it is.
SerialKitten666
As a Canadian, we do that voluntarily, it's not that bad. This dog is cold because it wasn't moving around any more. That's all.
bearwizard
damnit i thought that said "snow her how it is" and was like, HA
mishellymonster
Heyyy! Winona represent! :)
DonyaCratch19
At least I'm not being ignorant to cruelty when a bank full of people see it the same way I do. They had to go out to shelter it. Nuff said.
angelmercury
I'm sure she felt like she wasn't allowed to bring her dog into the PO, but in that weather I would have said fook it and brought him in.
tifalif
She could have just left the dog at home! Mail isn't that important, she could have stayed home too.
lexiadele
as a former bank employee, i know we allowed all dogs service or not inside, but not sure about postal rules
LabLover2014
Not all dogs can handle the cold, but a lab sure can. Labs don't need sweaters or hugs, they need walks and runs, and fresh air.
kusuriya
not that cold, if it was in the husky family maybe...
erikthepenguin
Shout out to Winona resident! La Crosse here!
Reallifecountrygirl
Me too! :D
imjustapoorboyfromapoorfamily
Same thing happened here in Chicago. Except the doggy didn't make it. Fucking idiots some people are man.
SerialKitten666
A comment says it was outside for 12 hours. This dog wouldn't have been outside more than 30 minutes. Not comparable :/
beaglesaredeliciouschinesefood
I hope they pressed charges against the owner. Extreme cases like this, I wouldn't resist to call the police for it.
dainnie
Oh no!! That's incredibly sad.
Keesterbunny
According to her facebook, her friend watched the dog while she was at work or some shit. Either way, it was out for over 12 fucking hours.
NotWelcomehere
Which is a lot longer than a jaunt into the post-office...
gifbears
The post office can take two minutes or two hours, depending.
RegretNothing
IN THE ARRRMMSS OFFF AN ANGEELLLL
Ruik
Stop ruining my evenings, Sarah :(
TheNewRedhood
Cool, cause I didn't want to cry.
RosesAreRedMyBedIsGreenIWantYouInItIfYouKnowWhatIMean
You can go fuck yourself.
BlueGiraffe
I will downvote every single one of these because FUCK
r5149
fuckufuckufucku
xr7guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjTRUubkomQ
blondie147
oh... now I'm really sad...
ZombiHugs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO -Changes Channel- !!!!!!!!!!
ShamrockFury
CommanderLiteral
althanan
*sobbing intensifies*
MyLifeisaComplicatedDrinkingGame
xr7guy
FLY AWAYYYY FROM HEREEE
Miaousofi
You motherfucker you...
s4zippyzoo
Its okay. I haven't sobbed yet today.
paranoidimgurian
STAAAAHP :'(
qussow
NO, NO, FUCK THIS, NO, CHANGE THE CHANNEL RIGHT GODDAMN NOW *CLICK* phew, okay. that was a close one.
swimbikerunrepeatswimbikerunrepeatswimbiwhatwasidoing
But that is when you realize: She's on every channel. EVERY. GODAMN. CHANNEL.
MrSpaceBanana
*pulls out a gun*
deeponesushi
The extra letters is cause subby is freezing keeping the doggy warm!
LeoDiCaprisun
Thoraxe123
they were playing this song in white castle last week.... no wonder no one goes there anymore
WhoSaidYouCouldReadThis
darklydreamingpanda
He even does smirk acting when he's crying!
jevausie
True story: I was at a strip club once watching their TV while a guy friend got a lap dance. That commercial came on. WTF MOOD-KILLER!
dainnie
It's 12:24am and I really didn't want to start my Tuesday like this.
juneballoon
wow irrelevant but a crazy coincidence that i just saw your comment, looked at my clock just now and it said 12:24. hello from california!
dainnie
Whoa totally relevant! And hello from Pennsylvania! It's 12 degrees here and -4 with wind chill. Enjoy your weather in CA :)
DrGingeBeard
"Hi, I'm Sarah McLaughlin and I'm about to ruin your whole fucking day."
tacobellwasabadidea
OH GOD DAMNIT SARAH, NOT NOW. I'M TRYING TO WORK
galah
It's 3am and I burst into insane cackling and woke everyone up. They weren't as amused as I was.
nooneeverwas
*cue tears
ilikeBigButtsbuticanstillLie
*changes the channel to avoid soul-crushing depression*
ThePizzaCook
*waits a bit, changes back* "Fuck!" *change channel,waits longer*
deekayy
every. time... *fumbles frantically for remote*
oneeyedirishman
FUCK YOU! I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THESE FEELS!
SuburbanRobotsThatMonitorReality
they're in the user terms and agreement, right under the obligation to look at 25 cat pictures a day minimum.
AllMyCommentsAreReferences
THAT GUY deserves an actual, physical medal for this
theoxfordcomma
A physical medal? Sounds like sex. And he deserves sex. So I agree!!
grayDuck
Considering his situation, I think a pair of gloves would be helpful.
AllMyCommentsAreReferences
I agree, gloves and hot cocoa is my platform
InfinitusEquitas
10/10 would buy him a drink.
TehAccountant
and a beer
AllMyCommentsAreReferences
Well, when the gets back in the warmth, definitely, but right there, he deserves some tea or hot cocoa
TehAccountant
if they gave him a metal out there that might not be the best place... give him this in a warm room with a roaring fire going
TheParticularOne
As a Minnesotan myself, why in hell would you do this to an animal?! It's just as bad as leaving an animal in a hot car.
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OscarOscarNovemberAlpha
I guess she left a dog outside by habit. I understand that poor pooch suffered, but my explanation is quite possible as well.
Amblydoper
Nope. Most dogs do just fine in cold weather.
chansuke
In Texas this would be illegal. Also, if I see a dog left in a hot car and its dying, we are allowed to break a window to rescue it.
chansuke
Although they prefer we call police or fire to come do it for us, unless its an emergency.
TheMonsterWithinYou
It's a possibility...but maybe the building staff wont allow animals in? I know a couple places that are like that. Regardless of weather.
amp87
No it isn't. You are an idiot.
foxat0mic
So... How do you walk your dog when it's that cold.
SerialKitten666
Some dogs love the cold. Many breeds require sweaters/coats and booties though so they stay warm :)
youknowidontspeakspanish
It's -15 today and -30 with windchill. I don't take her out and let her potty in the garage.
TrollyPoly
You walk it. You keep moving. You don't tie it up and leave it to freeze to death.
NotWelcomehere
yup, within two minutes of going into the post office the dog would have frozen to death.../sarcasm
cookiesaregood
Isnt that a labrador? If yes, its fine with cold, as you should know.
kusuriya
A lab isnt meant for that kind of cold, they are good down to maybe 10f.
gifbears
There's "cold" like "near freezing" and then there's "twenty degrees below freezing".
Azshade1
and then windchill, being tied up, and not allowed to move to keep warm. I doubt the fur will keep the dog warm for long with these factors
UndeadPrinceRicard
What kind of sick maniac would leave their dog out in this weather? With windchill, its like -40 here in Minnesota
thomn8r
What kind of idiot takes their dog outside in that weather in the first place?
MaximumSausage
Clearly not a smart one.
SerialKitten666
Dogs with short coats like that NEED sweaters/coats and booties for when they go for walkies in cold temps!
TheStarkKnight
yeah, that's like saying, "here, I don't want my dog anymore."
Meck
Maybe it´s like saying "dogs are not allowed in here"
almightymuffinqueen
Who the FUCK leaves their animal outside in -20 degree weather? Doesn't matter if it's 10 seconds or 10 minutes- NO MEANS NO ASSWIPES.
aysenyo
No one counts windchill but the weather channel. And it wasn't even that windy that day.
kkinder
In Wisco, just as cold right now, and my dog can only make it about 2 mins outside...poor thing.
IHaveChemistry
Fahrenheit or Celsius?
ISaidPassTheJuiceNotGasTheJews
Kelvin
Ihavewaytoomanyfavoritestosort
Well it's the US so I'm going to assume it's farenheight
Ihavewaytoomanyfavoritestosort
How did this get downvotes?!
HereticLancer
I think the proper response to this question is, "First one, than the other."
TheRealYukonCornelius
F
Liquidbullets
no, C
UndeadPrinceRicard
yes.
IHaveChemistry
This one made me laugh more than you'd think a single word would.
MPinky
hue.
gutclusters
I see what you did there.
NKato
I just figured it out when I was doing some math homework.
whyknotzoidberg
I do, but he loves it. I have to drag him in most nights. ;)
Makinbrosmadonimgurandnotgivingafuck
There's the thing. You can never apply logic to people with a fucked up mind. That poor dog is living with an insane human.
naughtywhiteboy
Hey, here's a thought, how about people leave their god damn pets at home?! They don't have to go everywhere with you!
SerialKitten666
(Personally) my Labrador loved the cold and snow but I don't think that's common for the breed at all. Poor puppy
AgentOfImgurlands
10/10 i would steal that dog and take it to my home and never give it back to that idiot
darklydreamingpanda
Or report her for animal cruelty.
IMadeAnAccountJustToWriteThis
Well it's illegal in many states to leave your dog unattended in a car. It's also prohibited to take them inside many businesses.
therealgiraffe
So leave it inside your house.
johnvictor
I believe that's mostly to cover the derpitude that happens in the summer. When it is this cold outside, I doubt most would have an issue.
JustASmallTownMinnesotanImgurlLivingInALonelyWorld
It's perfectly legal to leave them in the car here. I assume anyway, I see it all the time. Twould be stupid in summer but smarter in winter
Barkinsons
As a dog owner without a car, this is a real pain in the ass. Some places would even refuse when I point out how cold it is outside
loveismyluxury
why not leave your dog at home?
Barkinsons
I take her to work and need to shop in the city because of the long commute. This or she would be 11 hours alone at home.
iwanttobeapenguin
I wish I could bring my pets to work.
meebz
from reddit OP: The lady mailed her mail, went back out side said "thank you very much" to this kind man and went on her way.
calmchowder
fuck that lady.
Lilacc
If you read the full story you would know the lady and her dog go to the post office everyday and the dog is only left out for about 20 min.
meebz
in those kinds of temps, frostbite only takes around 10 to 15 minutes.
Lilacc
Also the dog is apparently extremely pampered and actually loves the snow and cold. Its all in the article What the man did was great though
Lilacc
Dogs have a higher tolerance to the cold and apparently the dog enjoys going to the post office with his owner everyday. Read the article.
DianneZeller
I don't care what she did in the P.O. Bet the woman had on many layers of clothing, a few pair of socks and shoes. The paws are sensitive!
meebz
(2) "The guy did not want to cut back in line... He got a huge round of applause from everyone in the building when he came back in though."
VernonLamb
I'm no fan of dog thieves but in this case, I'd say do it and do it now.
freer6246
I almost downvoted purely because of the lady's response. I can't even comprehend her thinking
TheMonsterWithinYou
Well...maybe they wont allow animals inside? A lot of places are like that. Reguardless of weather comditions.
radiovalkyrie
Where I live, only restaurants forbid animals, because it's the law. They could get shut down. Everywhere else don't care.
TheMonsterWithinYou
Maybe. Maybe not but a lot of people get finicky around dogs. When my pitbull was a puppy. We had her in pur store and this 6ft (1)
angelfixer
fuck that lady in particular. GGG should have kept the dog...and then wifed me
pepperonipizzabacon
IMO, you should be top comment so people read this before jumping to conclusions
lAmSHERLocked
IMO I don't care if this is top comment. Her saying "thank you very much" doesn't mean a fucking thing. If she had gotten there and (1/?)
lAmSHERLocked
(2/?) ASKED someone to help her out, then maybe that's o.k. Bitch didn't KNOW someone would keep her pet warm. She just said fuck it and
lAmSHERLocked
(3?) LUCKILY someone was nice enough to help that dog. She is an idiot and I think she should have been chewed out for doing something-
lAmSHERLocked
(4/4) So fucking reckless and cruel to her pet. Good job on that man. He is the most Alpha of alphas.