Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Video & Multimedia
Related: About this forumA 'Puppy Bus' in Alaska Is Delighting the Internet: 'I Can't Believe We Do This for a Living'
This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by Yonnie3 (a host of the Video & Multimedia forum).
A 'Puppy Bus' in Alaska Is Delighting the Internet: 'I Can't Believe We Do This for a Living'
The bus is part of a local dog-walking business, Mo Mountain Mutts, which has over 1 million TikTok followers
By Brenton Blanchet Published on January 13, 2023 10:34 AM
This is how "ruff" riders roll!
A "puppy bus" in Alaska has gone viral and built a steady following on both TikTok and Instagram thanks to the cuteness of its passengers. The popular social media accounts give followers a peek into the dog-walking business Mo Mountain Mutts, which picks up local pooches in a bus customized to transport canines on adventures.
"I look in the rearview mirror of the bus as I'm driving sometimes. And I see all the dogs back there. And I can't believe we do this for a living," Mo Thompson, who runs the business with her husband Lee, told local station KTOO.
Mo Mountain Mutts organizes three off-leash pack walks daily and collects its canine clients in a passenger bus with seatbelts for dogs. The business started documenting the bus rides not long ago and found that animal lovers couldn't get enough. One TikTok video of the dogs' adorable bus boarding process has been liked over 9 million times on the platform!
As part of the pickup routine, dogs enter the bus, receive a fun obedience drill, find their assigned seat, and get harnessed in. About 12 dogs join each bus trip, and the riders often greet each other after boarding, per the Washington Post. Mo Mountain Mutts seat the canines based on each dog's personality, age, and manners. The younger dogs stay in the "licky puppy corner," where they often spend their time unsurprisingly licking other pups.
More at the link...
https://people.com/pets/puppy-bus-in-alaska-for-dog-walking-business-goes-viral/
❤️pants
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
14 replies, 1487 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
14 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
A 'Puppy Bus' in Alaska Is Delighting the Internet: 'I Can't Believe We Do This for a Living' (Original Post)
littlemissmartypants
Jan 2023
OP
Faux pas
(14,690 posts)1. Kickety Kickin'
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
littlemissmartypants
(22,805 posts)2. Thank you. ❤️
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
rubbersole
(6,727 posts)3. So cool!
Thanks lmsp!
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
littlemissmartypants
(22,805 posts)4. You're welcome. Thank you, rubbersole. ❤️
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
OverBurn
(958 posts)5. Love it!
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
NJCher
(35,731 posts)6. Can you imagine
Doing a similar business with cats?
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Swipe.
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
littlemissmartypants
(22,805 posts)8. Snort. ❤️
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
orleans
(34,073 posts)9. i love this! great video! thank you nt
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
littlemissmartypants
(22,805 posts)10. You're welcome, orleans. ❤️
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
badhair77
(4,221 posts)11. I've watched this video over and
over and over. I find it endearing and entertaining. Makes my day happy.
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
KarenS
(4,086 posts)12. My favorite 3 words in the article,,,
"Licky Puppy Corner" which is where our little doggie would be assigned
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Emile
(22,919 posts)13. Looks like it is a ruff ride
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions
Yonnie3
(17,485 posts)14. Locking after an alert and discussion by the hosts
This post would be on-topic in The DU Lounge or in the Pets group.
Statement of Purpose
Post videos, images, or any other multimedia content about politics, issues, and current events. No posts about Israel/Palestine, religion, guns, showbiz, or sports unless there is really big news. No conspiracy theories. No whining about DU.
Post videos, images, or any other multimedia content about politics, issues, and current events. No posts about Israel/Palestine, religion, guns, showbiz, or sports unless there is really big news. No conspiracy theories. No whining about DU.
TopBack to the top of the page
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
ShareGet links to this post
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
Cannot edit, recommend, or reply in locked discussions