Woman Is Stuck At Home Due To Her Chronic Illness, So She Gets Herself A Dog That Has Funny Human-Like Expressions (30 Pics)
Interview With OwnerBeing stuck at home because of chronic illness can be very lonesome and challenging for many people—unless you have a pet who not only cuddles with you and cheers you up, but also makes the whole internet smile at how cute and adorable she is. That’s exactly what Penelope the Goose does with her unique appearance and human-like expressions that certainly can make anyone’s day better. Scroll down for Bored Panda's interview with Penelope's owner Kayla!
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Priceless!!! I wouldn't be ever able to be sad at home with such a gracious Goose!
wait... geese have teeth??!? (okay, okay, I know, they actually do. and it's terrifying. but...)
Load More Replies...That is priceless! That should make you feel better. Wishing you the best.
This makes me so happy I'd frame the picture in my house and I don't even know this sweetheart!
This is the best thing in the universe today - likely for many days, and I’ve only seen the first photo. My dog saves my life as well.
Oh Penelope, I wish I were as cute as you so I could make this face during work zoom meetings.
Reminds me of the wonderful sloth from Ice Age. Think his name is Sid.
Penelope the Goose is a 3-year-old Italian greyhound who lives with her owner Kayla Harvey in Gardner, Kansas. She was brought home three years ago when she was just eight weeks old. The fluffy companion was meant to keep Kayla company after her youngest child was about to start school so she wouldn’t be at home alone. “When my youngest child started school, I realized I would be home alone for the first time in years. I had 2 dogs who were both seniors and had a senior dog recently pass away. I was too ill to go back to work and as I’m often stuck in my house for days due to being chronically ill, my dogs are my best friends and often all I have to keep me company. I thought I would adopt another older dog, but the family whom Penelope belonged to told me that there was something very special about Penelope,” says Kayla to Bored Panda.
Both are beautiful! Love each other and give each other strength and support !!**
Adopting a rescue chihuahua mix - after a lifetime of only have big/huge dogs - I was surprised that my little guy not only liked being under blankets - burrowing, but he likes having things on his head. Not kidding. He likes hats, scarves, everything. I assume it’s - I assume nothing. It’s simply adorable. Anyone who calls this sort of thing “cruelty” needs to check with the dog. My puppy seeks out headgear and loves it. I love dogs .
Kayla says that Penelope was very different from the other puppies in her litter. While others were bouncy and wild, she stayed calm, gentle, and cuddly. She was told that Penelope would be perfect for someone who is chronically ill. “When I got to the home that had Penelope, my son and I were greeted at the door by her puppy brothers and sisters. They were wild and bouncy and one grabbed my son's shoe and ran off with it! But Penelope was shyly cuddling in bed. Much calmer than the other dogs. When I picked her up, she was so tiny and gentle and just cuddled up to me and slept. For me, it was love at first sight!”
You think? I'm confident in my answer, I f*cking love her!
Load More Replies...My imatation of Red Skelton."What? Oh I saw it on one of your old VCR tapes."
I LOVE LOVE PENELOPE!!! SHE MAKES MY HEART MELT❤ WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL
What Linda Barone said. This comment cannot be improved upon. Thank you, Linda.
Load More Replies...Why don't you come up some time and see me? (This is correct quote I think. She never said the usually accepted one)
After posting a few of Penelope’s pictures on Facebook, Kayla realized that people love her unique “goose-like” look and created her own Instagram account. She instantly gained online fame! Now Penelope has 87.2k followers on her Instagram account, who enjoy her funny expressions and “fashionista” nature. "Penelope overall does great posing for pictures! She is such an inquisitive little thing that she often stays very still while she is scoping things out. Most of our pics are just natural looks from us cuddling on the couch, but the more 'posed' pics she enjoys doing because she gets treats and loves having all the attention on her!”
That's it!!!! Thanks, could not remember who he reminded me of!!! Isn't he too cute xxx
Load More Replies...Ok punk, this town ain't big enough for both of us....draw....OK put the pencil down you know I didn't mean that Just put the pencil down. Gee
Best joke today, thank you for a good laugh, pencil person!
Load More Replies...I love those kinds of dog costumes! I Tried to put one on my dog ( it was Superman) and in two minutes the cape was on the floor and the front was all chewed up
Many may have noticed that Penelope has many fashionable outfits. When asked how Kayla chooses her clothing, she says that her breed requires clothing to stay warm, so she decided to make it unique and fashionable. “Italian Greyhounds often require clothing, they have very little body fat and can get cold easily and so in cold climates, they often need warm PJs or jackets. They also are susceptible to sunburns with their thin fur and sensitive skin. So in the summer, they often need thin layers to protect from the sun. With all that in mind, I love finding clothes or collars that match Penelope's Goosey personality! I love things that are whimsical, unique, and colorful for her. There is an amazing woman that owns a company called duds4buds and she often makes Penelope incredible, unique custom clothing and comes up with really unique ideas for Penelope's outfits!”
my face when i'm being a smart a*s to one of my moms new boy friend like the other day he goes "you must be her girl" me *wearing my big bros basket ball shorts and my bf's hoodie "nope i'm just a pretty little boy " my mom couldn't help but laugh he left and i shut the door in his face when he came back .
say cheese today is all about me me me! Fnaf ultimate custom night.
Load More Replies...When asked how she would describe Penelope’s personality, Kayla says: “She is not like any dog I have ever met. She is funny! She loves playing games and even seems to have a sense of humor. Penelope is sassy! She does what she wants how she wants to do it. She is sneaky and mischievous and an evil genius of sorts! I have never seen a dog be able to figure out the things she does to get a hold of what she wants. We’ve gone through lines of trash cans trying to find one she can’t figure out how to unlock! Any of The Goose's mischievousness is balanced out by pounds of sweetness! She is incredibly loving and affectionate. She adores kisses and hugs and snuggles and is always cuddled up with me or one of my kids. She will wrap her arms around us in a hug when we are kissing her.”
Look into my eyes...you vill get ze steak, you vill give me ze steak
Oh, such big eyes you have. . . All the better to see you with my dear . . .
The only proper response to the Hat is 'Sir/Ma'am, yes/no, Sir/Ma'am!' this response to a Drill Instructor/Sergeant is only recommended to masochistic sadists. even then, only at your peril.
Load More Replies...This definitely gives a good perspective of how small Penelope is... She shows no fear!
She's showing submission. Dogs put their noses or faces into dominant dogs' mouths as a way of saying, "I trust you not to kill me, but I know you can if you want to."
Load More Replies...Lol looks like she's saying, "Bring it big boy! Your no match for me. And does it look like I care?"
Penelope loves children and especially playing with them. Kayla says that Penelope can sense if one of her children is ill and then cuddles and stays with them. “She seems to prefer children over adults (besides a special few adults). She loves playing with my kids and their friends and if one of my children is ill, she seems to know and cuddles up on them and stays with them. She is loved by my children so intensely and she seems to reciprocate the feelings. She keeps our entire family laughing with her goofy antics on top of that!”
What a sweetie-peetie! This thread is basically my life with my puppy, I’m just not talented enough to take pictures of it. Living with a sweet, funny dog when you have health issues is life saving and awesome. My puppy gets me through pain (I don’t take opioids - too scary) and forces me to maintain a schedule and more importantly: be chipper. He gets upset if I don’t sound positive about his routines. Having to act/sound chipper - really actually helps to feel chipper. Short term. My dog is my life. I truly relate to this series. I wish I could put one together. My puppy is a nut job - I exist to provide for him. This is lovely.
Who decided you don't have talent? Get a camara, open a whole new world for yourself. I dare you.
Load More Replies...I just looked in the mirror and saw my bow tie! I can't stop laughing.
Looks more like a snake than a dog in this photo!
Load More Replies...That necklace would be cute on a first date too. See who you are dealing with.
Sorry sir, but I believe my dog took your sock, and his, and hers, and theirs, and I am pretty sure everybody else’s too.
Santa Clause, cookies, turkey,presents, trees in the house! Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy!!
My chi mix 10 year old puppy had a dental: they removed SEVENTEEN teeth. Caved his canines. Guessing this sweetie has had something similar. My puppy boy doesn’t have the lolling tongue because his canines remain, but he has the similar goofy lip roll that makes me laugh so hard - I feel bad laughing at him - I hide my face because he looks so funny. He’s my baby boy and I love seeing this photo essay made by someone who loves her baby girl as much. Dogs are the best thing about life. Not kidding.
If the Dowager Duchess of Grantham from Downtown Abbey was a dog.......
And I said what about Breakfast at Tiffany's. She said I think I remember the film and as I recall we both kind of liked it....
She looks like she ought to belong to Allie Brosh of Hyperbole and a Half.
So . . . tell me please, how it feels to squander money buying outfits and accessories for fur babies when there are so many human babies who are starving and countless millions of kids who may never get an education or play with their friends on the playground. The title of the essay mentions a chronic illness; perhaps you consulted Dr Google? I'm kinda wondering who cooks and cleans and wipes your chronically ill butt fir you while you play at being an artist. Not to mention who exercises the dog. Must be nice to have mre bucks and health care bennies than common sense.
Can't you just love and laugh at the pictures. Why do you have to make it a commentary on the world being f^^ked up. Just enjoy the laugh.
Load More Replies...Hmm, not sure if mom is using some sort of filter or is just using the wrong colour foundation. Or both. Either way, she doesn't need to, she looks lovely underneath it all!
I is Italian not Irish!♥️ But I'm still wearing green🍀☘️
Load More Replies...Am FROG! Am a poisonous frog. Will kiss you with my poison lips. Grrr, and that's my final warning!
It's like that bass hat video where there's this paper bass and he puts it on his head from the mouth and it's screaming 😂♥️
Am a peppercorn! Make a wish and smooch me and your wish might come true. - If you wished to have lovies all over me that is.
i dont think its meant to be funny, she prob included it in bc it is part of the pics taken for the dog
I've heard of a lot of "stuck at home so I adopted" pets lately... I hope everybody knows that animals last a looooong time, and boredom is NOT a fair reason to get one. I'm glad for the ones who find a forever home, of course.
If you read the commentary, she actually got this dog 3 years ago to keep her company while her kids were at school. This is no Coronavirus giveaway!
Load More Replies...A pretty, goofy pupster that has oodles of patience for her human! The indignities suffered... Looks like Penelope was a good distraction for her human. Wish them both all the happiness...
I look like that when I smile (because of overbite :( (I don't have money for braces :| ))
Man, now I feel lucky for having braces, even though I hate them.
Load More Replies...she has a similar look to Kermit, with her bulging eyes. Please get her checked for Cushings. She's too sweet to lose to a treatable illness!
I've heard of a lot of "stuck at home so I adopted" pets lately... I hope everybody knows that animals last a looooong time, and boredom is NOT a fair reason to get one. I'm glad for the ones who find a forever home, of course.
If you read the commentary, she actually got this dog 3 years ago to keep her company while her kids were at school. This is no Coronavirus giveaway!
Load More Replies...A pretty, goofy pupster that has oodles of patience for her human! The indignities suffered... Looks like Penelope was a good distraction for her human. Wish them both all the happiness...
I look like that when I smile (because of overbite :( (I don't have money for braces :| ))
Man, now I feel lucky for having braces, even though I hate them.
Load More Replies...she has a similar look to Kermit, with her bulging eyes. Please get her checked for Cushings. She's too sweet to lose to a treatable illness!
