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Every Day This Dog Rides The Bus All By Herself To Go To The Park
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Every Day This Dog Rides The Bus All By Herself To Go To The Park

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Meet Seattle’s celebrity dog, Eclipse, who takes a bus to a nearby park all by herself. “All the bus drivers know her. She sits here just like a person does,” fellow rider Tiona Rainwater told KOMO. “She makes everybody happy. How could you not love this face?”

It all started when the black Labrador and Mastiff mix was at a bus stop with her owner Jeff Young. Her human was taking too long to finish his cigarette. So, when the bus arrived, the pooch just got on it by herself and got off at the park. Since that day, the owner knows he can always catch up with her later in the park. The guy realized this smart girl can ride those 3-4 stops on the D line on her own and always knows where to get off.

Although some officers say that Eclipse should ideally be on a leash, King County allows dogs on public transport at the discretion of a driver. So, as this pooch causes no harm but only makes passengers smile, the drivers are always more than happy to give this four-legged miss a lift.

What about the doggie herself? Well, she seems to be proud of herself. Besides, her Facebook profile says: “I love my big city life and enjoy taking the D line daily to the Belltown dog park.” What a smart doggie!

More info: Facebook (h/t)

If you ride a D line bus in Seattle, you can meet this unexpected furry passenger named Eclipse…

Image credits: Sunday Post

“All the bus drivers know her. She sits here just like a person does”

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Image credits: King County Dept. of Transportation

The doggie rides the bus all by herself, has a bus pass attached to her collar, and gets off at her favorite park

Image credits: Lindsay Cohen

It all started when the black Labrador and Mastiff mix was at a bus stop with her owner Jeff Young

Image credits: KOMO news

Her human was taking too long to finish his cigarette, so when the bus arrived…

Image credits: King County Dept. of Transportation

The canine just got on it by herself and got off at the park

Image credits: King County Dept. of Transportation

That’s when the owner realized this smart girl can ride those 3-4 stops on the D line on her own

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Image credits: KOMO news

King County allows dogs on public transport at the discretion of a driver, and Eclipse makes people smile

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Image credits: KOMO news

Therefore, the drivers are always glad to give this four-legged miss a lift

Image credits: KOMO news

“She makes everybody happy. How could you not love this face?”

Image credits: KOMO news

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jlk103144 avatar
John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All good children deserve special favor, even the four-legged ones too. :D

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cool sun
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart pup! And very kind people those who allow her to ride the bus! Here dogs are not allowed in a bus unless they are in a leash and wear a muzzle. I have a lab and worst thing ge can do is sniff your butt and jump on you for a pat. He's not going to wear a muzzle because an idiot decided dogs are bad and dirty. Some people are worse and dirtier than a dog.

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varwenea
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a proud Seattleite who love our city and the kindness shown to all, including pets. (Yes, it's 'older' news, but it's still fun news!)

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Celeste Spaniel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so sweet! But also a little sad, as I wonder if the owner still goes with her sometimes? I hope so! :)

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Rhân
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, thats something I wonder, too. Also.. smart dog or not, I would fear two things: that not all people are good and that you never know how people react that may be afraid of dogs or if there are other dogs that don't like her or vise versa, and that something could happen that could have bad consequences all because I let her walk allne by herself

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Cloris Ellis
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would argue how "cute" this actually is. I feel sorry for the number of human children and dogs who are left to fend for themselves because their self-absorbed, irresponsible parents are pre-occupied with other things (cell phone, cigarettes, drinking, etc). Clearly the owner has proven what means most to him... his cancer sticks.

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Michael Derry
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl's owner is clearly an idiot. City streets are not safe for dogs to wander alone, no matter how accustomed they are to their surroundings. Would you let your four year old take themselves to the park alone?

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Meeow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eclipse ain't got no patient, hop in and deuces. So darn smart! Hahaha!

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Anna Salerno
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a cool dog... I hope she doesn't have to do this very often someone may take her. She is adorable.

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Beatz Girl (Erica)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish Australia allowed dogs in restaurants and public transport! Oh, and on planes!

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Fillippa Nöel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does she get off the bus? Does the bus driver know her stop?

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Jessica Patrick
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs can start to regonise routine so the owner must have done it everyday for a while for the doggy to understand that. Its still adorable though

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Salena
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an amazing step towards equal rights for dogs. 2017 is gonna be a great year !!! I love this story of tolerance and love to all

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Ed Joel
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He needs to be with that Animal at all times, if it was NY or LA they would have jacked that Dog already

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Eliza
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's such a a-hole who the hell would do that- or even smoke next to a dog. I'm sorry someone needs to adopt this dog and save her. Please

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Cloris Ellis
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with you. Imagine if it were a child left to ride the bus and play in the park alone, because idiot dad needs a few more sucks on his cig.

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Tish Losure
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog is a full blooded English style lab..not mixed with Mastiff....

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John L
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All good children deserve special favor, even the four-legged ones too. :D

coolsun avatar
cool sun
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart pup! And very kind people those who allow her to ride the bus! Here dogs are not allowed in a bus unless they are in a leash and wear a muzzle. I have a lab and worst thing ge can do is sniff your butt and jump on you for a pat. He's not going to wear a muzzle because an idiot decided dogs are bad and dirty. Some people are worse and dirtier than a dog.

varwenea avatar
varwenea
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a proud Seattleite who love our city and the kindness shown to all, including pets. (Yes, it's 'older' news, but it's still fun news!)

celeste_firefox avatar
Celeste Spaniel
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's so sweet! But also a little sad, as I wonder if the owner still goes with her sometimes? I hope so! :)

smoky-x avatar
Rhân
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, thats something I wonder, too. Also.. smart dog or not, I would fear two things: that not all people are good and that you never know how people react that may be afraid of dogs or if there are other dogs that don't like her or vise versa, and that something could happen that could have bad consequences all because I let her walk allne by herself

Load More Replies...
brendarenee69 avatar
Cloris Ellis
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would argue how "cute" this actually is. I feel sorry for the number of human children and dogs who are left to fend for themselves because their self-absorbed, irresponsible parents are pre-occupied with other things (cell phone, cigarettes, drinking, etc). Clearly the owner has proven what means most to him... his cancer sticks.

michael_derry avatar
Michael Derry
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This girl's owner is clearly an idiot. City streets are not safe for dogs to wander alone, no matter how accustomed they are to their surroundings. Would you let your four year old take themselves to the park alone?

sassybooie avatar
Meeow
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eclipse ain't got no patient, hop in and deuces. So darn smart! Hahaha!

annagsalerno avatar
Anna Salerno
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a cool dog... I hope she doesn't have to do this very often someone may take her. She is adorable.

beatzgirlerica avatar
Beatz Girl (Erica)
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish Australia allowed dogs in restaurants and public transport! Oh, and on planes!

sashaimiyaalfonso avatar
Fillippa Nöel
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How does she get off the bus? Does the bus driver know her stop?

jessica-kool avatar
Jessica Patrick
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs can start to regonise routine so the owner must have done it everyday for a while for the doggy to understand that. Its still adorable though

salenakj avatar
Salena
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an amazing step towards equal rights for dogs. 2017 is gonna be a great year !!! I love this story of tolerance and love to all

djsirdoggy avatar
Ed Joel
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He needs to be with that Animal at all times, if it was NY or LA they would have jacked that Dog already

libby avatar
Eliza
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's such a a-hole who the hell would do that- or even smoke next to a dog. I'm sorry someone needs to adopt this dog and save her. Please

brendarenee69 avatar
Cloris Ellis
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agree with you. Imagine if it were a child left to ride the bus and play in the park alone, because idiot dad needs a few more sucks on his cig.

Load More Replies...
tishb57 avatar
Tish Losure
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dog is a full blooded English style lab..not mixed with Mastiff....

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