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.'

Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor

May 25, 2026 7:30 AM EDT

So woofing wholesome.

No dog lover's eye was left dry for this one, because when a person with a creative idea to get dogs adopted actually succeeds in what they do - they deserve all the appreciation and recognition the online canine community can give them. And this is exactly what we're here to do. Because no shelter dog should be left behind - and this one man puts sweet shelter dogs at the front and center of one of the most crowded and busy cities in the world - NYC. And that actually works. He does so much of the heavy lifting (figuratively and literally) and gets so many dogs adopted. And that's got to be acknowledged by every dog lover worldwide, in our humble dog-loving opinion.

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What a wholesome mission

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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

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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!"

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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

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What an absolute angel he is for doing this regularly

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It gives us hope it humanity as well

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Cats also deserve to be adopted

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Cat shelters are a good start

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Great advice for people who want to do good

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We're sure Suzie is happy with this name or another

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He definitely should be the internet's favorite person

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The happiness increase over time is great

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He's changing dogs' lives for the better

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He's shelter Santa!

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Honestly, same

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There's only one Stormy (or Suzie), but plenty of dogs who need to be adopted

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Are all dogs carrier-friendly?

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Pleasant surprise for dog pawrents

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These photobooth pictures are pawsome

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We'd be the first to buy it

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This is the way to end up as a Crazy Dog Person

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The "backpack guy" is a great nickname

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The adoption came so fast

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Why not both?

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He should be way more viral for what he does

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