For a lot of dogs, doggy doors are fun and gives them the freedom to go in and out of their homes whenever they want.
However, for one shelter dog at the Michigan Animal Rescue League, the doggy door is NOT fun – like AT ALL.
The shelter dog from the Michigan Animal Rescue League, named Arnold, is totally bamboozled over his doggy door – and the internet loves him for it!
Arnold is described as “goofy, affectionate, curious and bold” by content coordinator at Michigan Animal Rescue League Tommy Sanfilippo in an interview with The Dodo.
He is an English Bulldog/Pit Bull Terrier Mix and was found as a stray, so he had a rough start in life. But that doesn’t stop him from having a zest for life!
His profile reads, “Arnold is playful, friendly, and always ready for his next adventure, whether it’s a game of fetch, a long walk, or simply soaking up affection from his favorite humans.”
His profile also reveals that his warm and outgoing personality is sure to steal hearts, which he’s already proven now that the internet is in love with him!
You see, Arnold was moved to a new kennel recently, and it had a clear plastic doggy door that lets him freely move in and out anytime he wants.
However, Arnold is not like the other dogs – what other dogs see as the door of freedom, Arnolds sees as his nemesis.
Sanfilippo said, “Arnold was pretty stumped by his doggy door.”
“We tried putting treats on the other side to entice him through, and even had a staff member squeeze through to show him that it’s okay, but he remained pretty wary of it,” he added.
In a TikTok video posted by the animal shelter, a staff member reveals, “Arnold just moved into a new kennel.”
The video then pans to Arnold, looking at the doggy door with a puzzled look, while the staff says, “He is not yet sure how to get through the dog door. He might need some pointers. Can anyone help my boy out?”
Now, Arnold is no longer afraid of the doggy door. So, to him, the next course of action was to pick a fight with the door.
In a follow up video, Arnold can be seen biting the plastic dog door with all his might and the staff saying, “you’re an interesting man, Arnold.”
While we mourn the demise of the plastic dog door as Arnold continues to antagonize it, the Internet is falling head over heels for the doggy door destroyer!
“Does Arnold know he’s a star?” one TikTok user wrote. “Way to overcome your fears, Arnold! We’re so proud of you,” another wrote.
Another user wrote, “There is a very special family out there waiting for this small man and his enthusiastic views about life.”
Sanfilippo reveals that Arnold’s “feud” with the doggy door has resulted in 120 adoption applications so far.
“Obviously he can only go to one home, but it’s cool to see interest in our shelter that could lead to some of our other animals getting adopted as well,” Sanfilippo said.
With the amount of applications for Arnold, we’re sure he’s going to meet his forever family soon, say goodbye to his shelter nemesis, and find a new enemy to fight with to fill all his doggy days!