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By Austin Knief, FluffPo Contributor

Kirby, a small white terrier from the Bronx, has had dreams of becoming a basketball superstar since the first time he touched a squeaky ball. Kirby’s fire and intensity, according to trainer/ life coach Mark Morabini, stems from a viewing of Air Bud that took place nearly two years ago.

“Air Bud is the perfect underdog story,” said Morabini. “I mean, sure I had my doubts about putting a dog on a basketball court. But after I saw that film, I immediately brought Kirby out onto the hardwood and we got to work. He’s small, but he’s scrappy and hard-working. That’s what you look for in a Canine-American athlete.”

Morabini also added that Kirby does not wish to be referred to as “underdog” for undisclosed reasons.

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By Austin Knief, FluffPo Correspondent

While on a Sunday drive with new friend and licensed driver Peter Franks, 6-month-old puppy Max abruptly jumped to the wheel to give two quick honks.

“I was very startled at first,” said Franks. “But then I looked out the window and saw a gorgeous, full-grown Golden Retriever passing by. Way out of his league, but you’ve got to respect the little guy for trying.”

Max has been acting more mature outside of his house, according to numerous sources familiar with the situation.

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By Austin Knief, FluffPo Correspondent

An addiction that plagues many, most commonly known as the “Netflix Autoplay Feature,” has recently stricken Mickey: a 4-year-old Long Island dog. 

According to his roommate John Astor, Mickey is currently “in the denial stage of his addiction.”

“I usually try watching just one episode of House of Cards after work every day, and Mickey will sit there and watch episode after episode without even moving an inch,” says Astor. “Sometimes, he’ll even re-watch episodes.”

When asked about his own relationship with Netflix, Astor refused to comment.

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By Austin Knief, FluffPo Correspondent

Cody, a pug from the Greater New York area, reportedly had little to no interest in the season premiere of popular television show Game of Thrones.

According to sources, he’s been doing things like “rolling around” and “licking himself” whenever season five airs on HBO.

“I just didn’t understand it,” his roommate Kyle Bergen tells The Fluffington Post. “Last week was such an exciting episode and all of my friends came over to watch. It was almost as if he was more interested in observing the stationary bowl of popcorn than acknowledging the show’s existence.”

Bergen adds that Cody has even gone so far as to leave the room once the popcorn ran out.

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