'Actor' dog pretends to be sick every time owner goes to work; video
oglobo29 August 2026 at 07:00
A video went viral on social media showing Lucas, a nearly two-year-old dog, who pretends to be sick every time his owner announces she's going to work. The dog, a lovable mixed breed nicknamed the "manipulative puppy" and "actor," starts limping and showing his paw as if he needs urgent attention whenever he hears the phrase "I'm going to work," drawing laughs from internet users.
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