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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

Left: Jennifer Lawrence attends the "Die My Love" UK premiere at the 69th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall. Right: Actress Jennifer Lawrence speaking into a microphone, side-angle view.

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“Did not pass the vibe test”: Jennifer Lawrence under fire for rehoming her dog, saying she wants to “obliterate” them all after one bit her son

Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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Entertainment

“This would ruin my life”: A dog just beat Ethan Hawke and Alison Brie for a film award

Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

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Culture

“Scared street dog learned to be loved”: 14 heartwarming pet adoption stories and photos from the r/BeforeNAfterAdoption subreddit

Indy, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever sitting on a brown couch. Reddit comment text overlay reads, "We need to stop appealing to the heckin doggo pupperino crowd."

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“I find this corny”: Over 43K fans sign petition urging the Academy to give this dog an honorary Oscar

Left: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito standing in the grass. Right: 10-week-old puppy named Carlito leaning against a wall and pooping while standing on his hind legs.

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“He’s just standing on business”: This puppy poops upright like a tiny human and the internet can’t stop laughing

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Missed connection: A Golden Retriever falls for the dog next door on his parents’ honeymoon

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“You just look a little bit different”: Belle the “shocked” dog goes viral again after owner explains her unique look

Left: Barking hound dog, caption overlay reads, "Brought home a 100 year old oil portrait. Hung it... my dog took one look at it and said 'Absolutely not.'" Right: 100-year-old oil painting of a a woman dressed in black.

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“Trust her instinct”: Dog refuses to go near 100-year-old painting and viewers are convinced it’s haunted

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Livestreamer Hasan Piker speaking into the microphone as his dog Kaya settles onto her bed in the background.

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“Suspect it’s coming from crazy haters”: Hasan Piker denies using a shock collar on his dog after her livestream yelp

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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man breaks dog by playing with mirror reflection

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“You literally changed her quality of life”: Man warns of playing games with mirrors after “breaking” best friend’s dog

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

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pet owner claims mushrooms heal cataracts

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“His eye is perfect”: Pet owner claims mushrooms cured her dog’s cataracts

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“Krypto was the real MVP”: Director James Gunn reacts to reports that the Superman movie is increasing dog adoptions, calling it a “blessing”

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“I couldn’t in my heart leave her there”: Woman finds her dog at the animal shelter after rehoming her

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, Playboy, and elsewhere.

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“Anything is possible”: Doug the Pug receives his honorary degree in Furensic Science

Eilish O’Sullivan is the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

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Dog in front of door with caption that reads: "he stands by the door and fakes injuries so I don't have to go to work" on left. Dog paw in air on right.

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“Oh, now you’re fine. Oh, now you’re hurt again”: Woman tries to leave house for work. Then her dog gets “hurt”

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