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You’ve just given your adorable dog a bath. You’ve brushed its coat and now it’s gleaming like burnished copper. But you forgot to close the back door and off your silly doggo goes, bounding outside. And then you realize: it’s rained recently, there’s dirt everywhere outside, and your pooch is already frolicking across muddy puddles like Peppa Pig.

That’s just one of the many possible situations how your beautiful floof of a doggo can get muddy, messy, and mucky. Bored Panda has compiled a list of adorable and funny photos showing why you should never let your dog take a mud bath. So scroll down, upvote these funny doggers, and let us know in the comments if your pet’s ever done something similar. Oh, and when you’re done enjoying this list, have a look through our previous post about muddy canines.

This post might make some of you want to adopt a pet dog or become a better person by volunteering at your local animal shelters. If that’s what’s on your mind, read on for our interview with the Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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Before And After Playdate

Before And After Playdate

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

Who do they think they can fool? They obviously left their poor dog in the woods and took a bear cub instead. Tzzz.

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As Expected I Got Super Super Muddy And Had A Great Time, However I Partied A Bit Too Hard

As Expected I Got Super Super Muddy And Had A Great Time, However I Partied A Bit Too Hard

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Dog Playing In River Evolves Into Supermodel

Dog Playing In River Evolves Into Supermodel

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Walter Salvari of the Central California SPCA told Bored Panda that dog and animal lovers can find plenty of ways of contributing to any of their local shelters if they’re looking for ways to make the world a tiny bit better one step at a time.

“There is not a ‘best way’ to support a shelter since everyone has different abilities, availability, talents, and resources. However, everyone can help a shelter.”

According to Walter from the CCSPCA, there are a number of things that people can do to help out their local animal shelters, including adopting or fostering pets, donating money or items on the shelter’s wish list, and volunteering.

However, that’s not all: even sharing good stories about pets and shelters online can make a difference. The same goes for reporting abuse and neglect. Walter also stressed that everyone comes out a winner if we all take excellent care of our own pets and share our know-how and experience with our family, neighbors, and community.

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Dandelion Zoomies

Dandelion Zoomies

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Jude And His Hound Dog Puppy "Chicky-Dog" After Playing In The Mud

Jude And His Hound Dog Puppy "Chicky-Dog" After Playing In The Mud

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For those of you lucky enough to be living in Central California, Walter said that there are no special qualifications to volunteer for the CCSPCA—all you need is the willingness to help. “We have tasks ranging from dog walking and animal socialization to cleaning; customer service to office work; community education presenting to fundraising, and assisting with special events.”

“We have positions for all levels of physical ability and our current volunteers range in age from 8 to 75,” Walter explained that people of all ages are pitching in and helping animals out. “People wishing to volunteer need to complete a volunteer application on our website and attend an orientation/training class before beginning. We also accept groups for one-day projects.”

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Our Babies When They Play Too Much. Alice And Figo

Our Babies When They Play Too Much. Alice And Figo

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So That’s How Chocolate Labs Are Made

So That’s How Chocolate Labs Are Made

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The CCSPCA (and plenty of other animal welfare organizations) has a screening process for those of us who want to adopt an animal. Walter explained that the CCSPCA checks if the people willing to adopt a pet have had previous experience with the breed they want to give a forever home to.

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“We do this to make sure they are breed knowledgeable, and not adopting simply due to the breed being pretty, or for any negative factors. We also like to make sure that if the customer has more than one person living in the household that everyone is in agreement in adopting a pet. We prefer that everyone in the home spends time with the pet to make sure the pet is a good fit in the household.”

He added: “Lastly, we ask if the customer has dogs at home. We recommend doing meet and greets first with the potential adopters in order to not have any issues at home with their beloved pet and our shelter animals.”

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Ran Through The Tall Weeds With Her Velcro Fur. Took A Bath And Nearly 2 Hours Of Brushing To Get Them All Out

Ran Through The Tall Weeds With Her Velcro Fur. Took A Bath And Nearly 2 Hours Of Brushing To Get Them All Out

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#12

Anyone Knows How To Clean A Bath? Asking For A Friend

Anyone Knows How To Clean A Bath? Asking For A Friend

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Mud Dogger

Mud Dogger

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Happy Hippo Ralph

Happy Hippo Ralph

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

That sassy look on the left and the pure innocence on the right

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Very First Time I Stuck My Head In Thick Mud. Mum Was Absolutely Horrified But Then Start Laughing. No One Wanted To Pet Me On The Walk Home Tho

Very First Time I Stuck My Head In Thick Mud. Mum Was Absolutely Horrified But Then Start Laughing. No One Wanted To Pet Me On The Walk Home Tho

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#17

Someone Found The Only Mud Puddle In The Dog Park

Someone Found The Only Mud Puddle In The Dog Park

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She Found The Mud Puddle

She Found The Mud Puddle

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#21

Found Her Playing In The Mud In The Backyard

Found Her Playing In The Mud In The Backyard

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#22

Can You Believe It’s The Same Dog In Both Pictures?

Can You Believe It’s The Same Dog In Both Pictures?

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Janine B.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not I can't. Obviously that's a seal in the photo on the right side.

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#23

Gabby Found A Mud Hole To Cool Off In

Gabby Found A Mud Hole To Cool Off In

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#24

The Little One Is Learning From His Big Brother

The Little One Is Learning From His Big Brother

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

Um, Little Pupper, you’re not supposed to EAT mud pies (what am I talking about? I tried to eat one when I was little too...).

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#26

Rare Pupper Having A Hecking Good Time In The Mud

Rare Pupper Having A Hecking Good Time In The Mud

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#27

Doesn't He Look Fetching In His Mud Suit?

Doesn't He Look Fetching In His Mud Suit?

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#29

Sunday Funday! Dog Park + Mud Puddles + Puppacinos

Sunday Funday! Dog Park + Mud Puddles + Puppacinos

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

So cute! Photo on the left all innocent - Oh No! I'd never get muddy, not me.

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It’s Safe To Say Wrigley Had The Most Fun At The Park Yesterday

It’s Safe To Say Wrigley Had The Most Fun At The Park Yesterday

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#31

Oh Ellie

Oh Ellie

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#33

Sorry Mum, But It Was Stronger Than Me. Those Ducks At That Empty Pond Needed Some Exercise. But Be Cool, No Bathing, Ok. You Know That I Hate Getting Wet

Sorry Mum, But It Was Stronger Than Me. Those Ducks At That Empty Pond Needed Some Exercise. But Be Cool, No Bathing, Ok. You Know That I Hate Getting Wet

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Dog Park

Dog Park

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

How'd you get so close to that polar bear without getting eaten? Although this one looks more cuddly and not very ferocious

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Sweet Puppy Discovered Mud Today

Sweet Puppy Discovered Mud Today

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

That's what you can discover in mud??? If someone asks, you find me in the park!

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As Soon As Fox Gets Wet, It Gets Totally Stylish - It Makes Him Look Kind Of Angry And Cute At The Same Time

As Soon As Fox Gets Wet, It Gets Totally Stylish - It Makes Him Look Kind Of Angry And Cute At The Same Time

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#41

Should I Be Allowed To Become A Swamp Monster At Least Once Again This Spring?

Should I Be Allowed To Become A Swamp Monster At Least Once Again This Spring?

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#42

This Boy Had A Great Day. He Got To Play In Mud, Snuck In A Goose Poop Snack, And Got To Play In The Hose While The Humans Rubbed Soap On Him. It Was The Best Day Ever

This Boy Had A Great Day. He Got To Play In Mud, Snuck In A Goose Poop Snack, And Got To Play In The Hose While The Humans Rubbed Soap On Him. It Was The Best Day Ever

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#43

My Golden Decided To Cool Off In The Mud While We Were Hiking. Many Baths Were Had

My Golden Decided To Cool Off In The Mud While We Were Hiking. Many Baths Were Had

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#46

Hoodrat Ways

Hoodrat Ways

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#47

Swamp Creature

Swamp Creature

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#48

How Milton Became Internet Famous

How Milton Became Internet Famous

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#49

Someone Had A Good Day Today

Someone Had A Good Day Today

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#50

We Had A Really Big Snowfall But I Still Know How To Find The Mud

We Had A Really Big Snowfall But I Still Know How To Find The Mud

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#51

That Moment You Go To The Park And Get A Magnificent Tan

That Moment You Go To The Park And Get A Magnificent Tan

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#52

Found Myself A Perfect Mud-Hole, Got To Sit In Front And Got Some Treats When Got Home. Perfect Sunday

Found Myself A Perfect Mud-Hole, Got To Sit In Front And Got Some Treats When Got Home. Perfect Sunday

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#53

This Is Bodhi, My Parents’ New Puddle Checker

This Is Bodhi, My Parents’ New Puddle Checker

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#55

I Know I Did A Bad Thing Rolling In The Mud, But It Was Sooo Much Fun

I Know I Did A Bad Thing Rolling In The Mud, But It Was Sooo Much Fun

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks like a whole new dog with markings!

#56

Well, It Was Like Time To Swim Again

Well, It Was Like Time To Swim Again

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#57

Great Day As Always

Great Day As Always

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#58

Mud Bath

Mud Bath

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

I feel really sorry for the one who has to take the doggo home afterwards.

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Bailey Lost His Ball In A Mud Puddle. In True Retriever Form, He Didn't Stop Until He Found It

Bailey Lost His Ball In A Mud Puddle. In True Retriever Form, He Didn't Stop Until He Found It

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#60

Ok, Guess Who Is Having A Bath Later? These Boots Are Made For Walking. And It Stinks

Ok, Guess Who Is Having A Bath Later? These Boots Are Made For Walking. And It Stinks

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I Can Explain Human. You See, There Was A Ball, I Had To Save, In The Mud

I Can Explain Human. You See, There Was A Ball, I Had To Save, In The Mud

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#62

What? It Wasn’t Me

What? It Wasn’t Me

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Who Sticks Their Entire Head In A Mud Puddle?

Who Sticks Their Entire Head In A Mud Puddle?

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

The picture on the left is incredible!! They both are, but that one is cool!

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That Was A Fun Day In The Park. My Humans Learned Something New As Well: Always Bring A Towel In The Car

That Was A Fun Day In The Park. My Humans Learned Something New As Well: Always Bring A Towel In The Car

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#67

This Is What I Opened My Door To

This Is What I Opened My Door To

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#68

This Boy Had Some Fun Today

This Boy Had Some Fun Today

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Loki Once Again Located A Puddle, And Managed To Submerge Himself To The Point Where I Started Fearing It Was Quicksand

Loki Once Again Located A Puddle, And Managed To Submerge Himself To The Point Where I Started Fearing It Was Quicksand

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#71

Because Who Doesn’t Love Mud? The Stinkier The Better, Right?

Because Who Doesn’t Love Mud? The Stinkier The Better, Right?

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#72

Fun Times. Except The Baths After

Fun Times. Except The Baths After

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#73

Today Was A Good Day

Today Was A Good Day

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#74

Mud Mask For The Beauty

Mud Mask For The Beauty

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#75

Mud Baths All Around

Mud Baths All Around

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#76

Looks Like Aspen Loves His Mud Bath

Looks Like Aspen Loves His Mud Bath

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#77

She Was All White Before Discovering Mud For The First Time

She Was All White Before Discovering Mud For The First Time

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#78

Can't Go To The Lake Without Getting A Little Dirty

Can't Go To The Lake Without Getting A Little Dirty

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Of Course My White Puppy Loves Mud

Of Course My White Puppy Loves Mud

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#81

My Pup Discovered She Likes Mud Today

My Pup Discovered She Likes Mud Today

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#82

"I Swear I Wasn't In The Mud. I'm A Good Boi!"

"I Swear I Wasn't In The Mud. I'm A Good Boi!"

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#83

Someone Found The Mud Puddle Again

Someone Found The Mud Puddle Again

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#84

Before And After Mud Bath

Before And After Mud Bath

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#85

"I Guess You Can Say I Like Rolling In The Mud"

"I Guess You Can Say I Like Rolling In The Mud"

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