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Dog With Human Face Goes Viral

Dog with human face goes viral.  Have you seen “Yogi”.  Yogi is a fluffy Shih-poo.  People thinks Yogi looks a lot like a human. Looks like this story has been…

Dog With Human Face Goes Viral

A closeup shot of a cute adorable sad-looking domestic Shih-poo type of dog indoors

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Dog with human face goes viral.  Have you seen "Yogi".  Yogi is a fluffy Shih-poo.  People thinks Yogi looks a lot like a human.

Looks like this story has been around for awhile, but its making its rounds again, we had never seen it and were amused by it.

A picture of Yogi and his buddy Daria, an 8 year old Shih Tzu, was posted on Reddit and it blew up because of the comment, "It looks like it has a man's face".

Yogi's owner, Chantal Desjardins, didn’t think anything of the picture and just wanted to share her two dogs. However, people on the internet quickly noticed that there were remarkable human-like features to Yogi’s face.  In the photo, there is a clear difference between Yogi and Daria, as Yogi has large eyes with well-defined pupils and irises.   Additionally, his lips are more of a cynical pout than other dogs, giving him human like features.

Was Picture Photoshopped

In today's digital age, it is too easy to photoshop pictures.  Yogi's owner was asked if this was an original photo and she replied that it was not doctored at all.  The pictures are of her dogs that she posted in December with no edits.   She is not a photographer.  She never thought her dog looked like a human before this picture.  She believes this picture captures human like features on him.

What do you think?  Does Yogi have a human face?

Some are comparing Yogi to Nicolas Cage dressed an an Ewok.  Chantal says that Yogi is a good boy, and not at all like Nicolas Cage, or any other man, film actor or not.  It's perhaps just the lighting, angle, and expression that has made the dog look so much like a person.

The 7 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants In The Tampa Bay Area

It's always on dog-parent's mind whenever they go out. Can I bring my dog? With so many outdoor restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, a lot of places are accommodating to our four-legged babies. Some even have canine-friendly food on their menu. Whether you want to be near downtown Tampa or by the beach in St. Pete, we have the list of places to bring along your best friend.

We also have a list of the best dog bars in the Tampa Bay area. A lot of those places don't serve food but occasionally have food trucks. Also, dog bars may also require you register your dog to make sure they are healthy and non-aggressive. The best part about taking your pup to a dog-friendly restaurant is that you don't have to worry about that.

We went to Yelp to see what their recommendations are for the best dog friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay. They had a list of 10 places but we condensed it to our favorite 7 spots (and added a few of our own favorite places.) Another great hack is to download the BringFido app. This app will tell you any dog-friendly restaurant or hotel in your current area.

Here are our favorite 7 dog friendly restaurants in the Tampa Bay area

Ulele

Ulele is a great spot for dogs, kids, date night, or any occasion! Their beautiful shaded patio is the perfect place to hangout with your pup! Plus you can take them for a walk on Tampa's riverwalk after your meal.

World Of Beer

Any World of Beer welcomes dogs! We know the Westchase location will even let dogs hangout inside.

Riveters

Riveters outdoor patio is a great hangout spot for pups.

Salt Shack on the Bay

Enjoy waterfront views of Old Tampa Bay with your pup at Salt Shack on the Bay. This place is such a hidden gem in the Tampa Bay area. They have some of the best seafood and cocktails.

Irish 31

Irish 31 is one of the most dog-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay! They even have a special canine casserole that you can order for your pup!

Clear Sky Draught House

Clear Sky Draught House in Dunedin has a huge patio that is perfect for doggos.

Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill

If you and your pup are ever down in St. Pete beach head to Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill. You can hangout on their upstairs patio for those perfect sunset views, or head to the bar downstairs. Just know your bartender might serve your dog first!

Launa is part of Tampa Bay's Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 WQYK. She has been with the station for 7 years and joined J.R. and Kevin on the morning show 4 years ago. Since then, they have been nominated for not only a CMA but also an ACM. Launa has been in radio for the past 28 years and in the Tampa Bay market for 22 of those years. While working in radio, Launa has also served as an entertainment reporter on a local TV show and has hosted many charity events in the community. Using her popularity from QYK, Launa loves to help raise money for shelter animals and has been a volunteer at local shelters for years. Launa loves the community and writes articles on local news, entertainment, and events and highlights people who are shining in Tampa Bay that she knows others like her would also be interested in reading.