Man walks around NYC with shelter dogs in his backpack to help them find homes, and his latest passenger completely stole the internet's heart: 'Shortly after this ride, Stormy was adopted.'

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    What a wholesome mission

    I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Stormy!
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    Subway kiss right at the start

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    It seems both of them are excited to start this day trip

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    Her sign says she's off-site at the moment, obviously having the time of her life

    Stormy $: Female Age: 0Y/11M/23D Intake Info: 04/13/2026 Microchip #: 941010003882847 Animal ID: BNYC-A-88817 Attributes: Review Date: Offsite Notice: Stormy Stormy, an almost one-year-old female weighing 30 lbs... is currently offsite at one of our trusted part a bit. Check back soon for updates-Stormy will be back before you know it and ready to start their next cha with you! 6: Be
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    Living behind a net on a concrete floor isn't a life for a dog

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    Stormy is so happy someone comes into her room

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    She practically hugs him

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    Up up and away!

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    "Is this safe, hooman? I don't want to fall."

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    Touring NYC in style!

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    "Relax, hoomans, there's enough Stormy for everyone to pet."

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    *Sniff sniff* "Are you a hooman puppy? I like you!"

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    "Whoa, this metal underground tube is doing some very fast zoomies!"

    ADOPT ME CHONK
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    "Where are we going next?"

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    She's so chill it's hypnotizing

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    Stormy deserves all the love

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    "Is this a Hot Dog? Hooman, this tasty think might be hot, but that's not a dog. Great snack, though."

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    Everybody wants a little bit of Stormy!

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    Smooch

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    Park rest, such fun

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    Time to make their way back

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    Was it good? It seems like is was excellent

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    Just one more thing before they're back...

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    Photobooth surprise! Memories for life.

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    "Thank you for this day trip, hooman! And for the doggo ice cream on your face..."

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    "We will do this again tomorrow, right?"

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    Back in the shelter, tired after a long day of fun

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    This is the best news we could've hoped for

    kittytime OP I'm very happy to report that shortly after this ride, Stormy was adopted by a lovely couple and her new name is now Suzie! Have the best life, Suzie. You deserve everything
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    What an absolute angel he is for doing this regularly

    Thx for all the love r/aww! If you want to follow more adoption adventures (and a corgi in a backpack) you can follow us on IG & TT at madmax_fluffyroad!
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    It gives us hope it humanity as well

    ShaolinFalls Dude you are a amazing person. These videos seriously give me hope for humanity. Im sure the animals would thank you if they could... but like, Thank you fr.
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    Cats also deserve to be adopted

    DocBarkevious I'm trying to do this with cats out here in Phoenix and cats are so much harder, but they deserve good homes too. I'm glad people like this exist. Gives me hope.
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    Cat shelters are a good start

    Sassy McNasty Host a club at the cat shelter? Someone hosted a book club at the cat shelter recently and I thought it was clever.
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    Great advice for people who want to do good

    Edit: To add, they move different shelters once a month, everyone brings their own tea, but the shelter provides hot water and a small assortment of Lipton bagged teas, as a kind thank you for considering adoption. It's fun and quite a few beantoes have been adopted by kind loving book readers.
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    We're sure Suzie is happy with this name or another

    artemisiaa 12 So happy but also so sad because I gasped when you said "Stormy" it's such a good name!! I'm sure Suzie will be very happy though
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    He definitely should be the internet's favorite person

    rancid OP you are seriously one of my fav people on the internet right now. You are an amazing person, ty for what you do!
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    The happiness increase over time is great

    Tor-Za Seems like she started out so unsure of things but got so much more comfortable as the day went on. I look forward to every single one of these posts. You're a wonderful person.
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    He's changing dogs' lives for the better

    awalkinturtle I'm a simple guy - I see @kittytime I upvote. Guy is single handedly changing the lives of these puppers for the better, a movement should be started to continue his message in every state so all pets can be adopted □
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    He's shelter Santa!

    Invaluable-Effect-73 Sometimes I wonder if the pups tell each other about the day-out-with-him-and- getting-adopted-shortly-after and hope it's their turn next. Maybe like shelter-santa ?
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    Honestly, same

    Captn_Insanso This is how I would end up with 300 dogs.
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    There's only one Stormy (or Suzie), but plenty of dogs who need to be adopted

    Slacktivism7 I would like to order a dozen Stormys please
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    Are all dogs carrier-friendly?

    yikesxinfinity Is anyone else surprised that the dogs take to the carrier so easily? I'm confident my dog. would be thrashing around lol. Is it just that he picks dogs that are happy being carried, or are more dogs chill in a carrier than one might expect?
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    Pleasant surprise for dog pawrents

    17krista I thought my dog would hate the carrier too, but she's so chill in it. I carry her on my front but the minute I put her in it, she's totally relaxed and just hangs out. ②
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    These photobooth pictures are pawsome

    LadyJane 17 I bet you have an amazing memory box stash of those picture's from the photo booth! How sweet! And she looks so content and tired after a day of adventure!
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    We'd be the first to buy it

    marmaladetuxedo Have you considered doing a book of all your photos? | would love it, especially if some of the money went to the pet adoption place you get the dogs. :)
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    This is the way to end up as a Crazy Dog Person

    theboned1 I would never be able to take them back to the shelter, much less leave them. You're a tougher man than i.
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    The "backpack guy" is a great nickname

    deaconblooze I like to think these dogs think back on this day throughout their lives. Remember when backpack guy picked me up from the concrete cage? That was awesome.
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    The adoption came so fast

    Curiosities Awww, what is sweetie. And I'm so glad we didn't even have to wait for an adoption notice. I hope she and her family are happy for a long time..
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    Why not both?

    Ice_Otter Everytime I watch these. I'm ever more tempted to finally adopt a dog. I've been a cat person all my life but man... dogs are adorable things who need and deserve love.
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    He should be way more viral for what he does

    f33LtheBurns This guy is my undisputed favorite internet personality. At this point i think I've born witness to him getting 100+ dogs into forever homes. Long may his success continue

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