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A fawn Boxer with a furrowed brow holds several gray, blue, and white socks in its mouth in a cluttered living room. 9 / 22

The Sock Thief Has Been Caught, and the Evidence Is Still in His Mouth

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The sock thief has been apprehended, and the evidence is still in his mouth. A fawn Boxer with a deeply furrowed brow and big worried brown eyes stares up at the camera, jaws stuffed with a whole bundle of socks in gray, white, and blue stripes. A tuft of fur sticks up on his head as if he has been rummaging somewhere he should not. Behind him, the living room is pleasantly chaotic: a couch piled with blankets and stuffed toys, a mug on the coffee table, building blocks on the floor, and a basket overflowing with laundry.

Dogs steal socks for a few reasons. Worn socks carry their people's scent, which many dogs find comforting, and grabbing one is a surefire way to get attention and maybe a fun game of chase. The risk comes when a sock gets swallowed. Socks and other fabric items can cause intestinal blockages, which may require surgery. Signs like vomiting, loss of appetite, straining, or lethargy after a possible sock snack mean it is time to call the vet. Keeping laundry in closed hampers and trading stolen items for a treat, rather than chasing, can help break the habit.

This Boxer, for the record, looks deeply apologetic. Unfortunately, he also looks like he has no intention of letting go. Somewhere in this house, a lot of people are about to discover they have only one sock each.

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