This Children's Hospital Just Pulled the Cutest April Fools' Prank
Well, this is the most adorable April Fools’ prank we’ve ever seen.
To bring smiles to a few faces, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta‘s service dogs have taken over the hospital’s social media accounts.
Hey, it’s the therapy dogs! We learned a new trick called tweeting. Will post till we get caught! #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/Y0wSJDvVJx
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
The precious pups started posting on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook on Wednesday, April 1, as they went about their therapy dog duties. We think the stunt is pretty (p)awesome.
Check out some of the shenanigans they’ve been up to in the photos below:
Dr. Greenbaum’s juggling skills are legendary. One day, though, he will drop one. I can feel it. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/to3wSbfbsj
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
Show me a dog who doesn’t love a good CAT scan, and I’ll show you a dog who’s doggone wrong. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/bZxmCfixF0
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
She thinks we make her day. Trust us, it’s the other way around. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/SjTxbxNIkb
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
Library hide-and-seek was all fun and games till we learned about dog-earing pages. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/FBkQFcHGcW
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
Art therapy unleashes my inner Pawblo Picasso. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/G5sCYdJdBt
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
Do rules of dining etiquette apply to dogs? Asking for a friend. #CHOATherapyDogs pic.twitter.com/DgSXOOJb6F
— Children’s (@childrensatl) April 1, 2015
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Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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