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If you live in LA and you're struggling to get a reservation at some of the best restaurants in town, it's probably because of Popeye the dog. Because while the cute little canine was once a starving stray who used to eat whatever he could find, now the fluffy foodie dines on the best food in town along with his owner Ivy Diep.
"I found him as a stray," Ivy told Bored Panda. "He was such a mess - super skinny, heavily matted, dirty." Ivy wasn't looking for another dog at that time as she already had a full-house, but no one wanted Popeye so she decided to keep him. "It wasn't long before he made himself at home at my place with my other dogs. And of course, my husband and I fell in love [with him].
"One of my friends, Jen, suggested that I create an Instagram account for Popeye because he was cute. Jen and I liked to go on what we call 'Instagram dates' and take pics of our food. I'd bring Popeye any time I can, and we realized he was really good around food. He doesn't lunge for food or really even care for it. He just liked to be out. He'll get nibbles of anything that's safe for him. I also carry a bag of treats for him, in case there's nothing he can have."
Popeye now has over 108k followers on Instagram, so if you can't get a reservation then at least you can check out his pictures to see what you're missing!
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Vanessa 9 years ago
For those who don't understand, she loves to instagram her food. The food is for her, not the dog. She just takes a treat for the dog. I think it's cute :)
Paula Gavin 9 years ago
Thank you Ivy for saving Popeye & sharing your sweet rescued baby with us!
Linda Abbott 9 years ago
Your little Yorkie looks exactly like my Yorkie who passed away 2 years ago. We were soul mates. I melted every time I looked at that beautiful face and enjoyed every minute I had with him. I looked at your photos with a smile, albeit a sad smile, and am so happy Popeye is having a good life after suffering so much. I can't imagine how he got to be a stray. You are both very lucky to have each other.
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Karen Dunnington 9 years ago
I just went to Instagram and probably gained 700 pounds just from looking at all that food.
Diana Dupree 9 years ago
Adorable! Love him. I can't believe he was homeless. How could anyone abandon such a adorable little cutie pie. It's so cute the way he poses by your food with the most adorable outfit on. He must have gotten lots of treats for this picture. :) xo
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Colleen McArdelle 9 years ago
http://plancheck.com/ Looks like they're only in Cali.
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Deborah Tymkowiche 9 years ago
So adorable! And I see Popeye dines at Shake Shack..good choice :-)
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 9 years ago
- Pay attention to the dog. - But those burguers... - TO THE DOG!
Juno DiVentura 4 years ago
We get to go there too. This is us waiting in line. Love, dat little Polly and Juno. BoosterPol...20c6f5.jpg 
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Diana Dupree 9 years ago
Damn that looks scrumptious! The straberries and marshmallow sounds so yummy
Linda Abbott 9 years ago
The food or the dog? The dog is a Yorkie. Cutest and best dogs in the world.
Seda Setareh 9 years ago
so sad u guys talk about the dessert when u could talk about that cutie pie puppy who was rescued...i love you puppy dog, i wish you were mine
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Jackie Staples 9 years ago
This i am going to enjoy, get the bath ready mum i gonna need one after this.
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Denise Clarke 9 years ago
How could anyone abandon that gorgeous doggie? and the food looks amazing too 👅
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Lisa Zehr 9 years ago
It's a bread bowl. It most likely has a thick soup inside. You eat the soup, and eat the bread as it gets softened by the soup. Yummy.
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Kelsey MacConell 9 years ago
That is exactly what my face looks like when looking at a box of Krispy Kremes!
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Luis Milian 9 years ago
you can tell by his reaction what he likes and what he has doubts. lol
Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 9 years ago
Ok, by now I just stopped watching the puppy :( Sorry, i'm starving.... :'(
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Cameron 9 years ago
They're not too sure. They know he's a mixed breed, but are uncertain of the mix. Some guesses include a pomapoo or a pom yorkie (source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIY6ulpBPDB/)
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JEFF THE KILLER 9 years ago
I bet the dog didn't know what was going to happen when he got rescued but he never gave up, and that was the work of God. AMEN
Geoffrey Holland 9 years ago
No, it was the work of DOG. Dogs actually exist, unlike god.
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Leslie Hendricks 9 years ago
First of all, thank you for being so kind hearted to adopt a starving mangy stray, clean him up,c are for him and and give him a loving home. Secondly, what a great idea of putting Popeye's utterly adorable personality and good looks as a muse in your photo images of great eating out experiences to share with the public. FUN!! Popeye is so darn cute. I could eat him up! Forget about he food. Leslie
Michelle Conner-Kindell 9 years ago
Buy a ton of dog food. A bag for this little dog and many of his canine brethren that will find themselves in shelters with lengthy waits to be adopted (if ever), rather than wasting money on such frivolities as this.
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Aisha Seaton 9 years ago
Lol! The picture of him in the coffee is adorable.
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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 9 years ago
Not before me! I don't know her and already love her!
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Aisha Seaton 9 years ago
So sweet! <333 awwww he got breakfast in bed. So well taken care of. Love it :)
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Elana Lange 9 years ago
I love that face. When my puppy makes that face, all is right in the world.
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Niels Decroix 8 years ago
He looks sad because the best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill.
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Pamela Grove 9 years ago
Are you SURE this is a real dog and not a stuffed animal? No dog is THIS cute! (sorry Lucy) You know, I love my 10 year old golden retriever more than anything in the world but I don't think even she could be that cute. She would be good and not eat the food, but she would be smelling everything near her the entire time. This dog could make a fortune doing commercials and photoshoots. A calendar needs to be done for 2017 with these pictures. I'm SURE it would sell. What I REALLY want to know is WHO eats all this food? I don't eat that much in a week.
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Gillian Concannon 9 years ago
The pictures of your dog are lovely & cute, you also eat a variety of tasty looking food, must be great to be able to do.
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Terry Jensen 9 years ago
this is the cutest little dog how could someone not love him...so glad you found him and he is enjoying life!!! Problem now I have to get something to eat... ;-)
Linda Brown 9 years ago
Don't know if real r fake, but who would feed a dog all that stuff, that would be killing the dog with all that people food
brandon sat 9 years ago
if you look at the first post under this series, one commenter states that none of the food is for the dog...its for the lady taking the pictures.
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Jeanne Deaux 9 years ago
Worse, this dog dresses better than me in any outfit... +_+
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Cameron 9 years ago
As some other people have pointed out in the comments for individual photos, Popeye doesn't actually get all of this food. He gets a tiny bit of the food that's safe for him to consume (like chicken.). His owners eat the rest. They also bring dry dog food/treats to give him throughout the meal. (source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIY6ulpBPDB/)
Mery Bon 9 years ago
I can imagine that... However... the food looks so good... poor dog.. he believes is for him, then they just eat all it in front of him!! hahah though life little fella! :D
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Christopher Rider 9 years ago
I'd be a bit more concerned he seems to live in a bag. I'm not a big fan or small dogs being carried around in bags. Lovely idea though to treat a dog who's had a hard life.
Jasika Dokki 9 years ago
Living in a bag? Um.. have you ever tried to walk a tiny dog in a city? Or in the freezing cold? They need to be carried and a special doggy tote is great for them so they dont get soaking feet on their special dinner date or get bashed around by ppl walking by him.
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Nancy Massi 9 years ago
This person took in a homeless, starving dog. She takes pictures of the dog when she goes out to eat. Can she rescue each and every stray animal, or feed every homeless person? No. But she did make a difference in one creature's life. So celebrate that, instead of adding to the misery in the world with snipy, butthurt comments.
Seth Gecko 9 years ago
Wish I had the restaurants in my area. Also, does she call it a doggie-bag or just a bag when she takes home the leftovers.
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
This dog is incredibly photogenic. Just wish there were titles to some of the food, as a fat kid, I need to know what she's eating... for reasons.
Jeanne Deaux 9 years ago
Worse, this dog dresses better than me in any outfit... +_+
Load More Replies... Cameron 9 years ago
As some other people have pointed out in the comments for individual photos, Popeye doesn't actually get all of this food. He gets a tiny bit of the food that's safe for him to consume (like chicken.). His owners eat the rest. They also bring dry dog food/treats to give him throughout the meal. (source: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIY6ulpBPDB/)
Mery Bon 9 years ago
I can imagine that... However... the food looks so good... poor dog.. he believes is for him, then they just eat all it in front of him!! hahah though life little fella! :D
Load More Replies... Christopher Rider 9 years ago
I'd be a bit more concerned he seems to live in a bag. I'm not a big fan or small dogs being carried around in bags. Lovely idea though to treat a dog who's had a hard life.
Jasika Dokki 9 years ago
Living in a bag? Um.. have you ever tried to walk a tiny dog in a city? Or in the freezing cold? They need to be carried and a special doggy tote is great for them so they dont get soaking feet on their special dinner date or get bashed around by ppl walking by him.
Load More Replies... Nancy Massi 9 years ago
This person took in a homeless, starving dog. She takes pictures of the dog when she goes out to eat. Can she rescue each and every stray animal, or feed every homeless person? No. But she did make a difference in one creature's life. So celebrate that, instead of adding to the misery in the world with snipy, butthurt comments.
Seth Gecko 9 years ago
Wish I had the restaurants in my area. Also, does she call it a doggie-bag or just a bag when she takes home the leftovers.
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
This dog is incredibly photogenic. Just wish there were titles to some of the food, as a fat kid, I need to know what she's eating... for reasons.
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