Doorbell Cam Captures Dog's Quick Return After Escape: 'Instant Regret'
A video showing the moment a husky escapes her home only to swiftly return because of the intense heat outdoors has gone viral on TikTok.
On June 23, user @moonrisers posted the clip of the adventurous pup, which has since received more than 276,000 views. In the video's text overlay, the user wrote: "When your dog escapes without you knowing & comes back to the front door bc it's too hot outside."
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The footage, captured by a Ring doorbell camera, shows the husky lingering near the front door, standing on her hind legs and banging the door with her front paws, clearly eager to get back inside.
The dog is later seen inside the house, her fur dirty from her brief adventure outside. Her owner wrote in the video's caption, "Where did she even go?!?"
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Newsweek has contacted @moonrisers for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
Pet Safety in Hot Weather
It's important to keep pets indoors in extreme heat to avoid the risk of them overheating or having a heat stroke.
"If it's hot outside for you, it's even hotter for your pet," the American Veterinary Medical Association said.
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Below are some tips for keeping your pets safe in hot weather conditions.
- Provide ample shade and water: Ensure your dog has access to plenty of fresh water and a shaded area to rest when outdoors. "Make sure your pets have a shady place to get out of the sun, be careful not to over-exercise them," the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals advised.
- Avoid hot surfaces: Hot pavement can burn your dog's paws. Walk your dog during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening. The ASPCA said, "Being so close to the ground, your pooch's body can heat up quickly, and sensitive paw pads can burn."
- Limit exercise: On hot days, reduce the intensity and duration of your dog's exercise. Opt for shorter, more frequent walks.
- Never leave dogs in cars: Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a car can rise rapidly, leading to fatal heat stroke. The AVMA warned, "Cars can overheat quickly to deadly temperatures, even when the weather isn't severe."
- Recognize signs of heat stroke: Dogs experiencing a heat stroke may have elevated breathing rates, dry or sticky gums, abnormal gum color, or bruising in the gums, said VCA, an animal hospital chain. They may also appear lethargic or disoriented, and they can have seizures. If you suspect heat stroke, seek veterinary care immediately.
'Instant Regret'
In the TikTok video's comments section, viewers expressed their amusement at the husky's antics.
One wrote, "She said okay nvm im going back home!" The poster replied, "Instant regret."
"Walk of shame," a commenter said.
"She's all messy too lmao," another added.
A user wrote: "That fur. She looks like she had a blast."
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