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Pit Bulls ‘Shaken Up’ by Object in Yard—Owner Can’t Cope When She Realizes

Pit Bulls ‘Shaken Up’ by Object in Yard—Owner Can’t Cope When She Realizes

Summary

Two rescue pit bulls, Mabel and Piper, were frightened by an empty plastic bag that blew into their yard. Their owner, Kylie McCarthy, shared a video of their reaction on TikTok, which quickly went viral. The dogs stayed away from the bag until McCarthy showed them it was harmless.

Key Facts

  • Mabel and Piper are two 18-month-old rescue pit bulls living in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • They were frightened by an empty plastic bag that blew into their yard.
  • Their owner, Kylie McCarthy, recorded their reaction and posted it on TikTok.
  • The video went viral, gathering over 595,700 views and 83,100 likes.
  • The dogs were initially scared but later sniffed the bag once McCarthy showed it was safe.
  • Mabel is the lazier of the two, while Piper is shy with newcomers but affectionate.
  • They are both described as being protective but are easily scared by non-threatening objects.
  • Internet users found the video amusing, with over 2,500 comments posted.

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