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Viral Poodle Refuses to Walk After Losing Boot

12/31/2025

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The viral TikTok video shows a toy poodle refusing to walk after losing a boot, drawing over 1.6 million views.
The clip was shared by the owner @urbanmomlyfe on December 28.
The dog halted mid-walk on icy ground, lifting her paw in protest.
Viewers reacted with humor and empathy, noting discomfort from de-icing salt.
Newsweek invited pet owners to share their own funny pet videos for a feature.

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Story summary

The viral TikTok video shows a toy poodle refusing to walk after losing a boot, drawing over 1.6 million views.
The clip was shared by the owner @urbanmomlyfe on December 28.
The dog halted mid-walk on icy ground, lifting her paw in protest.
Viewers reacted with humor and empathy, noting discomfort from de-icing salt.
Newsweek invited pet owners to share their own funny pet videos for a feature.