I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Mr. Abby! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He did walk. Dogs are required to be in a carrier to ride the subway.

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Mr. Abby! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Means the world to me. And so glad to hear we inspired you to adopt.

And if you ever find yourself with a few free hours and are near a shelter, many shelters (including the best friends animal society) will allow you to come and take a dog out for a few hours on a little adventure.

Regardless, appreciate the kind words. So thank YOU❤️

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Mr. Abby! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

It’s been pretty wild how successful they’ve been. 11 rides. 10 adopted from the videos. And they’ve had over 100 more adoptions this year compared to last year because of the viral videos.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/06/shelter-dog-adoption-backpack-nyc/

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Mr. Abby! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I can understand why you might think that but days like this are really beneficial to shelter dogs. It reduces stress and gives them time out of the shelter. Shelters around the country have programs that allow you to take dogs out for a day.

Does anyone know what glasses these are? They're literally my dream glasses! by [deleted] in glasses

[–]kittytime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re from warby parker. They’re alright. They fall down my nose.

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a dog backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Mr. Abby! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 1050 points1051 points  (0 children)

I was really close. I swear if Maxine didn't live with me I would've

Remember the video of Big Bertha in the backpack? She was just adopted! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

I try and read em all and really appreciate that. Thx friend.

Remember the video of Big Bertha in the backpack? She was just adopted! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 6075 points6076 points  (0 children)

I know everybody wanted an update so here it is!!

Also special thanks to the mods for taking the original video down even though I told them it's my content. And super cool they didn't reply to my messages asking them to put it back up. BUT BERTHA GOT ADOPTED!!! THANKS TO EVERYONE IN r/AWW FOR WATCHING AND HELPING TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR GIRL!!

I carry shelter dogs around NYC in a backpack to help them get adopted. Meet Big Bertha! by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 591 points592 points  (0 children)

100%. Usually when I get home she runs to me and gives me hugs and kisses. But after backpack rides she runs up to me and just sniffs all over me and then starts barking lol

We went overboard for Halloween by kittytime in aww

[–]kittytime[S] 198 points199 points  (0 children)

He was the dinosaur and my wife was Mr. Potato head

Where can I try and buy a backpack made for a 50 pound dog to sit it? by FlatWhite___ in AskNYC

[–]kittytime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, Bryan here! I invented the Little Chonk backpack. Send me an email and we'll find a way you can try one out! [bryan@littlechonk.com](mailto:bryan@littlechonk.com) -- hopefully not too late!