Pasan Nanayakkara
It’s that time of year again, where families gather together to take festive photos for their Christmas cards. But not all dogs are willing participants, as one family found out when they attempted to include their Siberian husky, Anuko, in their photo-shoot. Anuko’s grumpily hilarious expressions have taken the internet by storm, but looks can be deceiving when it comes to this pooch.
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Anuko’s owner, Jasmine, revealed that his surly expression is due to a dark black mask around his face that runs in his family. However, despite his grumpy appearance, Anuko is actually a calm and relaxed dog. Jasmine described him as “chilled out” and “very quiet,” but added that he does like to follow her around and is almost like therapy for her mental health.
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Anuko and Jasmine have a heartwarming story. Jasmine was suffering from depression and poor mental health when she found Anuko at just 5 weeks old. The bond between them was instant, and Jasmine credits Anuko with helping her overcome her mental and emotional problems.
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She said that before she got him, she was “quite suicidal and depressive,” and that he encouraged her to come out and play with him, which did her a world of good.
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Jasmine wanted to include Anuko in the Christmas spirit by dressing him up like a reindeer for their photo-shoot, but whether he likes it or not, his expressions are so hilarious, they have taken the internet by storm.
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This isn’t the first time that Anuko has been the star of the internet, as a similar photo-shoot from a few years earlier also went viral. Jasmine runs a website called Snowdog Guru and webpages dedicated to Anuko and huskies, where she helps other husky and snow dog owners with various types of information.
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In conclusion, Anuko may not be impressed with his Christmas photo-shoot, but his grumpily hilarious expressions have stolen hearts online. His and Jasmine’s heartwarming bond is a reminder of the positive impact that a pet can have on our lives, especially when it comes to our mental health. And even though he’s not impressed with the holiday spirit, he’s still a loving companion to Jasmine and a great reminder that every dog has its own personality.
