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The Daily Dot

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Three panel image with woman walking and talking outside on sides and dog sitting in grass in center.

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‘No dude you carry it home’: Woman walks her dog, throws poop bag in neighbor’s garbage can. Then her neighbor intervenes

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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‘How could anyone want to hurt innocent animals’: Man finds treats for his dog in his yard. Then he sees what was hidden inside

Ramon Ramirez was the managing editor and, formerly, the Dot&#8217;s news director, entertainment editor, and evening editor. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Grantland, Washington City Paper, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Monitor.

Ramon Ramirez

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Woman’s dog passes away. Is she wrong for saying she won’t be her sister’s maid of honor 2 days later?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

2 panel image. Dog lying down in yard near FedEx driver on left. FedEx truck on right.

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‘I’m so sorry to tell you…’: FedEx driver makes delivery to house. Then she notices their dog isn’t moving

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

3 panel image: a dog eating, a person in a warehouse explainiing, the exterior of a Sam's Club store.

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‘Same company that makes Costco’s’: Expert picks up a bag of Sam’s Club dog food. Then he shows what you should be looking for on the ingredients list. Does it pass the test?

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

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‘I don’t shop at Walmart’: Shopper spots Chihuahua in shopping cart. Then she shares the ‘right way’ to bring your dog into store

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

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Woman brings French Bulldog in labor to vet. Then the vet tech realizes she’s a breeder and confronts her

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

Women shares story of how her dog ate mulch and got sick, warns message to pet owners to be aware

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‘Could potentially cost you your dog’s life’: Alabama homeowner puts mulch around house. Then she has to take dog to the vet

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Dog gets fed unnecessary meds prescribed by vet, man gives clever diy hacks for pet owners

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‘I’m tired of watching it happen’: ‘Vet’ says dog owners are being ‘scammed.’ Then he shares the Amazon product you should be using for collagen loss

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

Susan LaMarca

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Culture

‘I love Lufy more than my husband’: Why thousands are crying over this wheelchair-bound Bichon Frise rescue

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

Nina Hernandez

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‘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’

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

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‘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.

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‘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

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.

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‘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.

Dogs