Wolves and dogs are part of a large family called Canidae. That’s why they resemble each other. So if you mistake a wolf for a dog or vice versa, it’s understandable.
This is what some residents of Oklahoma City experienced. They told the police that they saw a wolf near a daycare. But when the authorities arrived at the scene, they were surprised to find a dog.
Read this hilarious story to brighten up your day.
A wolf? More like a pooch!
You can’t blame the people who spotted the dog and assumed that it was a wolf. The pooch was actually huge, and its long snout and thick coat made it look like a wild animal. According to the police department, the big dog was 85% wolf and 15% Alaskan Malamute.
After the officers found the dog, they contacted another police department that reported a missing pet whose description matched the one spotted near the daycare. Eventually, the police discovered that the wolf-like dog actually had a home.
The Oklahoma Police Department confirmed that the big dog was safely reunited with its family.
The wolf-like dog charmed the internet
The Oklahoma Police Department shared the wolfish dog’s story on its official Facebook page. The said post became viral, garnering 5.3K reactions, over 600 shares, and more than 500 comments.
The netizens’ comments were hilarious. A Facebook user said that one could only imagine the number of people who went home saying they saw a wolf and nobody believed them. Another said that he would have slammed on the brakes so hard when they saw the dog.
A couple of netizens thanked the officers for helping the sweet dog return to its owner. Meanwhile, someone suggested that the dog should have a bright and visible collar, so it wouldn’t be harmed by those who thought it was a wolf.
Source: Oklahoma City Police Department via Facebook
