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NYC Subway Bans Dogs Not In Bags, Owners Get Creative
These hilarious photos prove that with a little creativity any dog can fit into a bag!
Rachel Shapiro
11.29.18

When the Metropolitan Transit Authority announced they were banning dogs on NYC subways unless they were in a bag, New Yorkers didn’t break a sweat. Instead of worrying about how this new rule would affect their big dogs, they simply started up coming up with creative solutions to this new problem!

It turns out, with a little bit of ingenuity, any dog can fit into a bag. As proof, check out these 10 hilarious and adorable photos of big dogs riding the subway in some creative bags!

1) Husky In A Bag

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This man wanted to take his beloved Husky to the dog park, and he wasn’t going to let any pesky bag rules stop him! The Husky looks like he’s enjoying hanging in his owner’s tote bag. After all, sometimes it’s nice to get a break from walking.

2) Backpack Dog

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When this man realized his dog was too big to fit in a tote bag, he simply put him in his backpack! The dog loves getting piggyback rides from his dad, and he’s having a great time watching the other commuters in the station.

3) Pit Bull In Bag

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This dog owner trained his pit bull to sit calmly in a bag while they’re on the subway. The pit bull did great with his training, and now, he’s able to relax and enjoy the ride whenever he’s on the subway with his dad.

4) Riding In Style

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Mika the Shiba Inu loves riding the subway with her mom! She always looks stylish when she’s riding—we especially love her adorable bandana. This cute dog is having a great time exploring New York City.

5) Ruff Commute

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Commuting can be ruff sometimes, especially when the subway gets crowded and you can’t find a seat anywhere. Luckily, this pup has a portable seat—a tote bag on her dad’s shoulder! This adorable pup brought joy to all the other commuters.

6) Technically Correct

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This woman’s pup is a bit too big to carry, but she didn’t let that stop her from bringing her beloved dog with her on the subway. The woman is technically following the rules—after all, the dog is in a bag. We applaud this woman’s creativity!

7) Husky’s First Subway Ride

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Brady the Husky enjoyed his first subway ride. He was a bit confused at first when his parents put him in a bag, but he decided to go with it since humans can be strange sometimes. Once Brady was all settled in his bag, he decided that he loved getting carried around by his dad.

8) Pit Bull In A Bag

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We love how relaxed this pit bull looks! It’s clear that he’s enjoying hanging out on his dad’s lap and watching all the commuters getting on and off the train. This pup could definitely get used to being carried around all day.

9) Watchful Pup

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This curly-haired dog is enjoying sitting next to his dad and watching all the other commuters going on and off the train. The dog seems very calm—it’s clear that it isn’t his first time on the subway! We hope this dog gets where he’s going safely.

10) Beagle In Bag

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This Beagle fits perfectly into her commuting bag. We wonder where she’s going—Ruffefeller Center? Central Bark? We may not know where she’s heading, but one thing is for sure: this dog is traveling in style!

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