An online petition calling for a dog to receive an honorary Oscar for his performance in a critically acclaimed horror movie has garnered over 43,000 signatures.

Indy, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever, earned rave reviews for his performance in writer-director Ben Leonberg’s low-budget indie horror Good Boy . Now fans are calling for Indy to be given the greatest acting honor of them all.

A petition published on thepetitionsite.com, titled "Tell the Academy: Give ‘Good Boy’ Star Indy the Dog an Honorary Oscar!" has racked up over 43,000 signatures and is closing in on an initial target of 45,000.

"Every year, the Oscars honor the best actors, directors, and creators in Hollywood—but this year, one unforgettable star has been left off the list: Indy, the canine lead of Good Bo

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