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Superman's super, unruly canine Krypto seems to have inspired a big surge in online searches about how to adopt a rescue dog.
Now, correlation does not imply causation, but we must concede that Krypto is a very good boy, and we love him. It stands to reason that witnessing our beloved Kryptonian canine tortured in a pocket universe inspired others to consider preventing a similar fate for other home-hungry puppies.
According to data from the dog training app Woofz, Google searches for ‘adopt a dog near me’ increased by 513% after the release of the movie ‘Superman.’
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The hype will fade, but your dog will stay, so make sure you’re ready to give them the time, care, and training they need and deserve.”
Calling all superdogs, a Krypto look-alike contest is happening in New York City thanks to James Gunn's "Superman"
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ABS-CBN on MSNKrypto's role in 'Superman' fuels massive surge in dog adoption interestThere was a significant rise in related Google searches for dog adoption following the premiere weekend of 'Superman.'
According to dog training app Woofz, the opening weekend of "Superman" sparked a staggering 513% surge in Google searches for "adopt a dog near me." Searches for "rescue dog adoption near me" climbed 163%, and even more targeted queries like "adopt a schnauzer" — Krypto's apparent breed blend — skyrocketed 299%.
For the furry sidekick, Krypto, in “Superman,” the director James Gunn found inspiration — and a physical model — in his own unruly pet.
Krypto may not have been everyone's cup of tea, but the super-pooch was clearly embraced by a lot of movie-goers, as his antics in Superman have led to a 500%+ surge in dog adoption
Superman's pet dog Krypto plays a crucial role. His loyalty and courage towards David Corenswet's character has pushed fans' interest in dog adoption. James Gunn designed Krypto based on his own dog Ozu.