I've Pet That Dog!

May 17, 2018 7:59 PM

Gideon is a 9-year old boy who likes petting dogs. He posts pictures of the dogs he has pet. Dogs include Romeo, Freddie, Lambeau, and many, many more.
posted by capricorn (23 comments total)

I discovered this twitter account the other day and it is simply delightful!
In a world where many things just seem sad and mean, these tweets are good and pure and just what I need right now and I think I’ve smiled at every single one.
(And that Vice interview is a delight in itself!)
posted by bookmammal at 8:07 PM on May 17, 2018 [4 favorites]

They’re all good dogs, Gideon. 11/10.
posted by Artw at 8:11 PM on May 17, 2018 [8 favorites]

I like Gideon’s style! I often skritch dogs’ heads after politely inquiring their name. Once I used my charming godson (whose cuteness was like unto that of a button), then about three or four as my wingman: I would say, “you should go and ask that lady what her dog’s name is.”

He would gamely ask: “Excuse me, ma’am, can I ask what your dog’s name is?” The owner would then respond that the dog’s name was Toby or Stella or Bailey or whatever it might be. My godson would then thoughtfully answer, “That’s what I thought his name was.”
posted by ricochet biscuit at 8:21 PM on May 17, 2018 [38 favorites]

This kid is living the life I want to live.
posted by roger ackroyd at 8:24 PM on May 17, 2018 [11 favorites]

I LOVE this kid! I hope he gets to pet an American Eskimo.
posted by triggerfinger at 8:43 PM on May 17, 2018 [2 favorites]

I too pet all dogs I can
posted by Windopaene at 9:06 PM on May 17, 2018 [3 favorites]

And Lambeau is a cutie, who yes, is interested in that ice cream...
posted by Windopaene at 9:07 PM on May 17, 2018 [2 favorites]

He's my new hero.
posted by ilovewinter at 9:35 PM on May 17, 2018 [2 favorites]

I heartily approve of this post.
posted by Johnny Wallflower at 10:14 PM on May 17, 2018 [6 favorites]

He likes dogs, and those dogs clearly like him.

There's something very satisfying about seeing a happy dog.
posted by BinaryApe at 10:30 PM on May 17, 2018 [4 favorites]

Best of the web. Thanks, I really need to read more positive things like this.
posted by nestor_makhno at 2:37 AM on May 18, 2018 [2 favorites]

So great. Been following him for a few days now and the tweets always brighten this otherwise shitty timeline. And love that he often uses his platform to publicize dogs that need adopting.
posted by chris24 at 4:49 AM on May 18, 2018 [2 favorites]

Romeo and Etta better have homes by tomorrow.

Also I think I am in the minority on this, but I really want the past tense of "pet" to be "petted". Hrmph.
posted by allthinky at 6:53 AM on May 18, 2018 [5 favorites]

I wanted to start a Twitter account just like this, but as a thirty-something, I realize it'd probably be weird for me to approach strangers with dogs.

Doing good work, Gideon.
posted by xenization at 7:00 AM on May 18, 2018 [4 favorites]

I wanted to start a Twitter account just like this, but as a thirty-something, I realize it'd probably be weird for me to approach strangers with dogs.

I'm a 43 year old guy and no one has ever had a problem with it. I don't ask runners, bikers, or others who are obviously On a Mission. If the dog walker is a woman, I make it clear I'm only interested in the dog and I don't ask her any questions about herself ("do you live around here," etc).
posted by AFABulous at 7:44 AM on May 18, 2018 [3 favorites]

Leo tells me he will be following Gideon now.
posted by terrapin at 8:29 AM on May 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

I was enjoying his blog until I noticed how much he looks like a young Emma Watson and now I have a slight uncanny valley feeling when I look at the photos.
posted by PatchesPal at 8:43 AM on May 18, 2018

Also, Gideon looks like a young Bob Weir.
posted by terrapin at 8:48 AM on May 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

This is the purest thing and I actually cried a little tear at the bar when I first learned of it.
posted by chatongriffes at 9:30 AM on May 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

Do you have advice for people who want to do something similar?
Uh [long pause], uh [long pause], uh [long pause], well—tr—no, not actually really.

I love his answer. Just about every adult would give a long babbling answer about the secrets to success. A 10 year old is naive and honest enough to say "I don't know".
posted by eye of newt at 10:33 AM on May 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

Now that is the best use of twitter I have seen in some time. Perhaps ever seen.
posted by TedW at 11:25 AM on May 18, 2018 [1 favorite]

I've been doing this for years on Instagram using the hashtag #SelfWithNotMyDog, and you'd be surprised how open people are to letting you play with their dogs while you take selfies.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 12:26 PM on May 18, 2018 [3 favorites]

Well I'm gonna go pet my dog now.
posted by Anticipation Of A New Lover's Arrival, The at 2:46 PM on May 20, 2018 [2 favorites]