DogExpress
This clever dog named Denver is undoubtedly making a name for himself around Guayaquil, Ecuador. And for a good reason. Denver, it turns out, has learned how to use his local public transportation system.
Since being adopted by his mom, pet supply store owner Gladys Shigla, last year, Denver has grown more adventurous and bold. Though he initially started just exploring the neighborhood around their home, he recently learned of the world beyond.
And exactly how to get there.
One day, while out and about, Denver started following one of his family’s neighbors as she made her way to a bus stop leading into town. When the bus arrived, and she got aboard, Denver did, too.
The bus they were on happened to pass in front of Denver’s mom’s shop, so the neighbor decided to disembark there to deliver the dog to Shigla for safekeeping.
Though it might have started as a random tour, Denver was taking notes. Days later, now provided with the knowledge of how to get to his mom’s shop, Denver rode the bus alone to surprise her.
Here’s a video of Denver in action:
?#Tendencias | Un perrito que toma un bus de la línea 16 para quedarse en una tienda al sur de #Guayaquil se vuelve viral en redes sociales. ??? pic.twitter.com/j7tHHSDq4V
— Radio Pichincha (@radio_pichincha) October 18, 2022
That first solitary visit no doubt came as quite a happy shock to Shigla, seeing Denver had traveled all the way to visit her. But it wouldn’t be his last.
These days, it’s become a routine — and the bus drivers along the route know to stop in front of Shigla’s shop if they see Denver has climbed aboard.
To be sure, navigating public transportation is no easy task for a dog, but Denver’s story is about more than just his intelligence and cleverness. While his amazing brain learned the route, his love for his family led the way.
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