Rescue Dog Joyful Sea Life Wins Millions of Hearts

Quick Smiles:

• A video of a rescue dog named Yoda, living joyfully on a boat, has garnered nearly 4 million views on Instagram.
• The footage, recorded in the Caribbean island of Grenada, shows Yoda swimming, being rinsed off, and climbing aboard the boat.
• Users online have showered praises on the dog’s blissful lifestyle, with some even expressing their desire to lead a similar life.

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In the realm of online amusements, a video showcasing a dog’s ecstatic life on a boat is stirring smiles and admiration. The dog, whose life exemplifies a true sense of freedom and happiness, has won the hearts of millions on Instagram.

The video, featuring a dog named Yoda delighting in aquatic adventures, was shared by Instagram user @derekgrenada. A charming depiction of Yoda’s daily routine, it has attracted around 3.9 million viewers since its first post on July 23rd.

As the story unfolds, Yoda is not just an ordinary dog, but a “Grenadian street dog rescue”, as mentioned in the hashtags accompanying the post. A part of his life was recorded on the Caribbean island of Grenada, where Yoda seems to depict perfect contentment at sea.

The caption that came with the post was,
“Yoda climbing back on-board after playing on the beach.”

In the video clip, Yoda can be seen swimming up to the boat and climbing a small set of stairs attached to it. He calmly waits on these stairs while a man rinses him off with water.

This moment is accompanied by an overlaying text that happily reads,
“When it’s time to come inside and you live on a boat.”

The video then ends with Yoda shaking off the water before stepping onto the boat deck.

Adding to the narrative, the original poster explained in a later comment,
“four dogs on board and all swim several times a day.” They further expressed that the dogs are “as comfortable swimming as walking.”

Despite Yoda’s idyllic life at sea, experts bring to light the fact that swimming might not be the suitable activity for all dogs.

The United Kingdom-based veterinary charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), cautions that “not every dog is a water baby.” Breeds with short legs or short noses might find swimming a tad more challenging.

Moreover, VCA, one of North America’s most substantial animal hospital chains, argues that pets should be checked by a veterinarian for conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, or epilepsy before swimming. In such cases, swimming may pose risks, and they emphasize the necessity of vigilant supervision during such activity.

However, for dogs like Yoda who love the water, certain places are considered safer. The PDSA suggests lakes, dog-friendly beaches, slow-moving rivers, and private swimming pools for dogs to swim without risk.

The video of Yoda’s maritime life elicited a range of comments from Instagram users expressing admiration and envy for his cheerful lifestyle.

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