Living with dogs teaches you many lessons, but one of the biggest is to always expect the unexpected.

If you notice unusual behavior in your pup, it could be caused by countless things—some harmless, some serious. That’s why it’s important to pay attention and act quickly to rule out any problems.

Sometimes, the explanation is lighthearted—like when a dog acts funny after realizing they’ve done something wrong and tries to hide it.

But other times, as in this story, the truth is far more surprising than anyone could have guessed.

They Weren’t Expecting This

When Joie-May and her boyfriend, Michael, adopted their new dog, Scottie , from a California shelter, they were overjoyed.

Before the adoption was finalized, the rescue staff told them that Scottie hadn’t been spayed yet and wou

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