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Son Notices Something Weird When His Dad Picks Dog Up From Groomer, And People Are Dying From Laughter
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Son Notices Something Weird When His Dad Picks Dog Up From Groomer, And People Are Dying From Laughter

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Absent-minded people will totally relate to this man, who somehow managed to make the most hilariously obvious mistake. After his son Alex had asked him to pick up his beloved puppy from the groomer, the man came home with the wrong dog.

The dog, named Nieves, has lived with the family for 10 years, however, Alex’s father only realized his mistake after his son pointed out that the dog’s fur looked really different that day. The dog-napper admitted to feeling that something was off, but the adventurous impostor that he took home with him seemed to be fine with it. “According to him, it was because the dog acted normal and followed him to the car and even jumped in as soon as he opened the door,” Alex told BuzzFeed. Also, the man decided not to trust his aging eyesight. “I thought I was getting old and my eyes were betraying me,” he said.

After realizing what had happened, Alex’s father immediately took the wrong dog back. The dogs were switched, and the real Nieves came back home safe and sound.

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    Meet Alex, a 22-year-old student from Miami

    This is his lovely Maltese named Nieves

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    Alex’s absent-minded father managed to make the most hilarious mix up when he was asked to pick up Nieves from the groomers

    Turns out Alex’s father doesn’t know what she looks like

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    The cute imposter he brought back home was quickly delivered back to the groomer after Alex realized it’s not his dog

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    This time the father sent a pic to the family group-chat to make sure it’s 100% the right pup

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    Alex couldn’t believe that his father didn’t recognize their dog

    People found this whole situation absolutely hilarious

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    One girl replied with her own crazy story

    However, some people were not amused at all

    Alex explained that the wrong dog’s owners didn’t even know their pet was ‘dog-napped’

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    Lilly
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can understand the father being oblivious enough to not recognize the dog--if it's the son's dog, maybe he didn't have a lot of interaction with it? what i CANT understand is PetSmart GIVING him the wrong dog! i'm guessing the father asked for the dog by name, or at the very least, gave his son's name to be able to pick up the dog--someone should be in serious trouble at PetSmart for this...

    Fairsher
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Maltese and yes, they look alike, it is uncanny . Another funny story,once my sister was driving and saw a family members dog running free,she opened her car door and the dog jumped in,she brought her to owners,dog ran into the house,other 2 dogs started barking,only then did everyone realize it was not her dog. This was a big dog, a mutt but was a twin to my sisters dog.We tease her on how she kidnapped someone's dog (there was a man 10ft away) when she opened her car door,dog in and took off, no time for the man to say a word.All ended well,found owner,found real dog asleep under the deck who was not even missing as far as anyone knew.

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG - the dogs owner must have been stunned - a random friendly stranger stops the car door - entices their dog in and drives off - priceless

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    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is easy done - some years ago my parents moved house and their big black cat kept returning to the old home half a mile away. Was called on to search one night as he had gone missing again.Went to the old house and called Charlie - got an answering mioww from near the dark driveway - scooped up Charlie and drove back. Only on entering the house and looking closer did i realise i had catknapped someone elses big black moggy.

    Cindy Wegener
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we were kids in Arizona, there was a cat up on an electric pole too scared to come down. We called everyone to help. Finally some one came and got it down for us. We were so happy to get our cat back. My sister said as we were walking away...you know that isnโ€™t our cat. I said shut up...I know that now but they donโ€™t. After all the fuss we made, we were happy we helped the poor cat. Even if it ended not being ours. That high up it sure looked like ours!

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    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every groomer that you leave your pet with and go away for the time of grooming should put a collar on the neck or a bracelet on the paw of your animal when you are there, where he writes the name, the owner's name and telephone. Only then you can leave the pet. That's how it's done here. Not only to avoid such funny mistakes, but to avoid the pet being taken by a complete stranger. And trust me - stealing pets like that happened here.

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another wrong animal memory - not exactly funny though - . We came back from a day out - the neighbours were waiting for us. "We are so sorry - your cat was hit by a car and the guy across the road has buried it for you". I was in tears, loved my cat, eventually we got back in the house only to find my cat fast asleep on the bed.

    ApplePi
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that the dog is important but can we focus on the real question: who came up with the chat name that included three singular eggplants??

    Nadja Lambacher
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do look pretty similar. But is it just me or does Nieves look very dissapointed in the last pic? "I saw you leave with that other dog. We have known each other for 10 years, how could you do this to me?"

    Dowbo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eeeehhh can we please discuss the father who kidnapped a child please?? Further detail is required!

    thebridget
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha seriously!!! How is that part going unnoticed!! "Honey!! That is not our daughter!!!!"

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    Molly Block
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he didn't have to go pick up his wife from the hospital after a procedure and bring home the wrong person! Hahahah. I could NEVER NEVER EVERRR mistake my beautiful beagle for another dog. (And as soon as Napoleon saw ME, he'd be howling and baying, so happy to see me, there would be no mistaking him for another....) But these maltese dogs, they all look the same to me. I can see how this happened.

    Caitlin Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So my brother almost did this with me and my best friend, we looked like twins when we were 8. He was yelling at her to get in the car and didn't understand why I wasn't listening to him lol lol

    SweetMamaP
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't.stop.laughing. Especially love the texts and picture confirming the identity of the real Nieves. Dad was NOT going to fail a second time. Seriously, some people need to get a sense of humor. This type of mix up happens A LOT and not just with pets. hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.....

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many animals - particularly pedigree dog,s look so alike, unless its actually your own pet that you live with it can be easy for someone else to make a mistake

    GIANNA
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can just see the real dog looking at Ur dad taking another and leaving like WTF!!??

    Miriam Brose
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's kinda like a few years ago when I had six budgies. They all had another feathercolours. But my mother once asked me how I could know who was who... ๐Ÿค”

    Alia G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha, same thing with my crested geckos, they have very different patterns, yet my folks still get startled when they see them thinking I bought a new one they donโ€™t recognize. They even get my crested geckos mixed up with my leopard gecko...

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    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was sure something like that was about to happen. I'm an extra-sense, people! :D It really bugs me, though... How could you mistake a dog that's been sharing a house with you for 10 years? Father is really absent-minded.

    Tiffany Zhu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can understand that the dogs looked very similar and maybe the father just didn't interact with their dog too often. I still can't believe that he picked up the wrong dog though XD

    Clinton Yew
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine when Nieves reaches home and smelled another dog in the house... He would be so disappointed that his most trusted family have an affair behind his back!

    MBZ MetalsmithArtist
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, PetSmart? More like PeopleStupid! I would be furious if my dogs were sent home with someone else!

    TheReader19
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I've just realised no space between hysterical and the word and okay.

    TheReader19
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, people getting hystericaland angry because someone bought how the wrong dog for five minutes. You know these are white people because ethinic minorites got real problems to deal with

    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing that they are Hispanic, but hey, I think any kid of any race would be upset if they noticed their dad brought home the wrong dog.

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    Random Panda
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    6 years ago

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    I don't think it's very funny that the dad doesn't know what the dog they've had for 10 years looks like...A pet is a part of the family.

    Wina Alkerchief
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mistakes can be made... In this case it turned up hilarious, well for most people...

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    vozagij
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    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Amazing jobs: Google paid each week on-line from home over $4000+ simply by operating merely on-line. Last month I actually have got paid $19523 simply by operating four weeks on-line. Its simply wonderful and my earnings ar currently far better than regular nine to five workplace job. This job is simply outstanding. attempt currently to induce additional money on-line from the small print here...... MARSMART.COM

    Lilly
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can understand the father being oblivious enough to not recognize the dog--if it's the son's dog, maybe he didn't have a lot of interaction with it? what i CANT understand is PetSmart GIVING him the wrong dog! i'm guessing the father asked for the dog by name, or at the very least, gave his son's name to be able to pick up the dog--someone should be in serious trouble at PetSmart for this...

    Fairsher
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Maltese and yes, they look alike, it is uncanny . Another funny story,once my sister was driving and saw a family members dog running free,she opened her car door and the dog jumped in,she brought her to owners,dog ran into the house,other 2 dogs started barking,only then did everyone realize it was not her dog. This was a big dog, a mutt but was a twin to my sisters dog.We tease her on how she kidnapped someone's dog (there was a man 10ft away) when she opened her car door,dog in and took off, no time for the man to say a word.All ended well,found owner,found real dog asleep under the deck who was not even missing as far as anyone knew.

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG - the dogs owner must have been stunned - a random friendly stranger stops the car door - entices their dog in and drives off - priceless

    Load More Replies...
    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is easy done - some years ago my parents moved house and their big black cat kept returning to the old home half a mile away. Was called on to search one night as he had gone missing again.Went to the old house and called Charlie - got an answering mioww from near the dark driveway - scooped up Charlie and drove back. Only on entering the house and looking closer did i realise i had catknapped someone elses big black moggy.

    Cindy Wegener
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When we were kids in Arizona, there was a cat up on an electric pole too scared to come down. We called everyone to help. Finally some one came and got it down for us. We were so happy to get our cat back. My sister said as we were walking away...you know that isnโ€™t our cat. I said shut up...I know that now but they donโ€™t. After all the fuss we made, we were happy we helped the poor cat. Even if it ended not being ours. That high up it sure looked like ours!

    Load More Replies...
    Alusair Alustriel
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every groomer that you leave your pet with and go away for the time of grooming should put a collar on the neck or a bracelet on the paw of your animal when you are there, where he writes the name, the owner's name and telephone. Only then you can leave the pet. That's how it's done here. Not only to avoid such funny mistakes, but to avoid the pet being taken by a complete stranger. And trust me - stealing pets like that happened here.

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another wrong animal memory - not exactly funny though - . We came back from a day out - the neighbours were waiting for us. "We are so sorry - your cat was hit by a car and the guy across the road has buried it for you". I was in tears, loved my cat, eventually we got back in the house only to find my cat fast asleep on the bed.

    ApplePi
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get that the dog is important but can we focus on the real question: who came up with the chat name that included three singular eggplants??

    Nadja Lambacher
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do look pretty similar. But is it just me or does Nieves look very dissapointed in the last pic? "I saw you leave with that other dog. We have known each other for 10 years, how could you do this to me?"

    Dowbo
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eeeehhh can we please discuss the father who kidnapped a child please?? Further detail is required!

    thebridget
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha seriously!!! How is that part going unnoticed!! "Honey!! That is not our daughter!!!!"

    Load More Replies...
    Molly Block
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least he didn't have to go pick up his wife from the hospital after a procedure and bring home the wrong person! Hahahah. I could NEVER NEVER EVERRR mistake my beautiful beagle for another dog. (And as soon as Napoleon saw ME, he'd be howling and baying, so happy to see me, there would be no mistaking him for another....) But these maltese dogs, they all look the same to me. I can see how this happened.

    Caitlin Smith
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So my brother almost did this with me and my best friend, we looked like twins when we were 8. He was yelling at her to get in the car and didn't understand why I wasn't listening to him lol lol

    SweetMamaP
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't.stop.laughing. Especially love the texts and picture confirming the identity of the real Nieves. Dad was NOT going to fail a second time. Seriously, some people need to get a sense of humor. This type of mix up happens A LOT and not just with pets. hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.....

    diane a
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many animals - particularly pedigree dog,s look so alike, unless its actually your own pet that you live with it can be easy for someone else to make a mistake

    GIANNA
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can just see the real dog looking at Ur dad taking another and leaving like WTF!!??

    Miriam Brose
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's kinda like a few years ago when I had six budgies. They all had another feathercolours. But my mother once asked me how I could know who was who... ๐Ÿค”

    Alia G.
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha, same thing with my crested geckos, they have very different patterns, yet my folks still get startled when they see them thinking I bought a new one they donโ€™t recognize. They even get my crested geckos mixed up with my leopard gecko...

    Load More Replies...
    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was sure something like that was about to happen. I'm an extra-sense, people! :D It really bugs me, though... How could you mistake a dog that's been sharing a house with you for 10 years? Father is really absent-minded.

    Tiffany Zhu
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can understand that the dogs looked very similar and maybe the father just didn't interact with their dog too often. I still can't believe that he picked up the wrong dog though XD

    Clinton Yew
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine when Nieves reaches home and smelled another dog in the house... He would be so disappointed that his most trusted family have an affair behind his back!

    MBZ MetalsmithArtist
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, PetSmart? More like PeopleStupid! I would be furious if my dogs were sent home with someone else!

    TheReader19
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I've just realised no space between hysterical and the word and okay.

    TheReader19
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, people getting hystericaland angry because someone bought how the wrong dog for five minutes. You know these are white people because ethinic minorites got real problems to deal with

    A S Koziol
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessing that they are Hispanic, but hey, I think any kid of any race would be upset if they noticed their dad brought home the wrong dog.

    Load More Replies...
    Random Panda
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I don't think it's very funny that the dad doesn't know what the dog they've had for 10 years looks like...A pet is a part of the family.

    Wina Alkerchief
    Community Member
    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mistakes can be made... In this case it turned up hilarious, well for most people...

    Load More Replies...
    vozagij
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Amazing jobs: Google paid each week on-line from home over $4000+ simply by operating merely on-line. Last month I actually have got paid $19523 simply by operating four weeks on-line. Its simply wonderful and my earnings ar currently far better than regular nine to five workplace job. This job is simply outstanding. attempt currently to induce additional money on-line from the small print here...... MARSMART.COM

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