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Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

doctor shares the dangers of dog licking your face(l) Dog Licker Womans face while she laughs(r)

‘I’ll take my chances’: Doctor warns you shouldn’t let your dog lick your face. Then he says it could cause a ‘flesh-eating disease’

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.

Alexandra Samuels

Photo of a Pomeranian at a groomers; Screenshot of Tiktok user @kkyliewells.

‘The way I would crash out and sue’: Woman takes her Pomeranian to dog groomer. Then they cut off his ear

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

2 image split. Woman sitting with her dog, looking shy, with overlayed text that reads: "I'm so embarrassed (cry laughing emoji" on left. Home Depot store on right.

‘That’s not OK’: Woman takes her dog to Home Depot. Then she warns you should never do the same even though they’re allowed

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Left: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_'s plant; Center: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_ with her hand covering her mouth; Right: Screenshot of Tiktok user @nicgolfs_'s dog.

‘I ALMOST SOLD MY DOG’: Woman tries to sell plant on Facebook Marketplace. Then she realizes she made a big mistake

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Woman standing besides stove in kitchen while dog is walking up to her on left. Dog paw in human hand on right.

‘The dog’s been watching Paw Patrol’: Woman starts kitchen fire. Then her dog brings her something shocking

Woman talking(l), Cat and dog snuggling(r)

‘That’s really selfish’: Woman tries new hair growth product. Then she realizes she can’t ever own pets again

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

3 Screenshots of Belly the puppy and Tiktok user @hannah_sand24

Culture

Belly, the puppy born without arms, is the most beloved dog on the internet right now

Bearded man wearing cap and green shirt on left. White long haired shepherd dog in orange "service dog" vest on right.

‘If you need help re-homing the dog, let us know’: HOA tells resident he has to re-home his service dog. Then he learns why

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

‘Resulted in a $300 vet bill’: Woman buys popular treat from Petco for her dog. Now she’s issuing a warning against them

Dog with bottle in mouth(l), Dog with paper in mouth(r)

‘What was the last item?’: Woman’s Golden brings her random household items while she’s in the tub. Here’s why dogs do that

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘This is so scary’: Trader Joe’s shopper issues warning for anyone who buys bully sticks for their dogs

Katka is a journalist who is chronically online. She uses her background in social media to surface trending content and commentary shaping contemporary internet culture. Previous bylines include HelloGiggles, Best Life, Lonely Planet, HuffPost, SheKnows and more.

Katka Lapelosa

Screenshots of a tweet by @danishacarterr that reads "no, your terribly trained stinky little dog shouldn’t be allowed everywhere babies are allowed. babies aren’t shedding fur and peeing on produce, nor are they lunging at and biting waitstaff." over a screenshoot from @SubwayTakes of a woman with her dog and the caption "Dogs should be allowed everywhere that babies are allowed."

‘I take my dog everywhere!’: Woman sparks controversy over whether dogs should be allowed everywhere babies are

Adorable little puppy(l) Rover logo on green t-shirt covered in dog hair(c) Woman wearing hat shares her experience taking care of dog(r)

‘That’s a great life hack’: Rover sitter shares trick to catching dog if they run away from you

Man talking with text "the vet industry is a total scam"(l), Dog getting shampooed(r)

‘Most vets will sell you expensive, medicated shampoos’: Vet says pet shampoos are a ‘scam’ solution. He says do this instead for your dog

Three split of people with their dogs at computers

Dogs