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Dog Still Under Anesthesia After Surgery Looks Hilariously Groggy

The image features a black and white dog with a brown patch on its face, sitting in the backseat of a car. The dog has wide, slightly unfocused eyes and its tongue hanging out, giving a dazed, groggy expression. Above the photo is a caption that reads: 'Wife sent this after picking up our dog from surgery. Says he's still under the influence.' The scene captures a humorous and endearing moment of a pet recovering from anesthesia, looking adorably disoriented. The car interior includes a visible seatbelt and door handle, suggesting the dog is being transported home post-surgery.
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Wife sent this after picking up our dog from surgery. Says he's still under the influence

Overview

The image features a black and white dog with a brown patch on its face, sitting in the backseat of a car. The dog has wide, slightly unfocused eyes and its tongue hanging out, giving a dazed, groggy expression. Above the photo is a caption that reads: 'Wife sent this after picking up our dog from surgery. Says he's still under the influence.' The scene captures a humorous and endearing moment of a pet recovering from anesthesia, looking adorably disoriented. The car interior includes a visible seatbelt and door handle, suggesting the dog is being transported home post-surgery.

Origin notes

The meme originates from the platform X.com (formerly Twitter) under the 'WholesomeMeme' account. It is a user-generated piece featuring a real photograph, likely taken by the dog's owner or their spouse after picking up the pet from veterinary surgery. The content appears to be an authentic, unedited photo shared to highlight the cute and funny side effect of anesthesia in animals.

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