We have seen this look before. This is a knowing look. This dog understands exactly where it’s going. Perhaps it’s trying to stave off a heart attack by being the strong and silent type. Those wide eyes look pensive, but not accepting. He’s trying to make peace with its fate; it understands what’s coming.
The concern in this poor puppy’s eyes is not something we are used to. Perhaps this good boy will get lucky and the trip will be simple and painless, because just look at that face! We really hope it all went okay. We’re sure most vet trips aren’t as scary as the car rides to them.
The Panic is Real
This image depicts the exact second this poor puppy realized its final destination was the vet. The eyes are the windows of the soul, and we can clearly see the fear and anxiety in this little guy's eyes. So much so, you almost feel bad about it. You can see into its soul, how it's pondering its existence, and what this situation really means.
What could possibly have happened to this poor pup before? What makes it so fearful of the vet? What makes it think it has to be so terrified? We hope everything went well, and that the fear in these poor eyes was unfounded.
Hmm... I Don't Think So
This particular dog is beyond fear, it's just plain angry. It's been tricked before and here it is, being tricked again. This look has probably been a permanent fixture on this dog's face since before he was encouraged to get in the car. No treats, kisses, or apologies are ever going to make this okay.
They can try. They can offer walks, parks, and favors, but we don't think it's going to make one bit of difference. We wonder if it helped that the pup got to sit up front. Judging from the photo, we highly doubt it made much of a difference at all.
Are You Serious?
If we could read minds, it would be very likely that this poor dog would be less than happy. What might it say about this betrayal? "Are you serious right now?" He looks just kind of fed up and bemused that his owner could do this to him. He was such a good boy. He barely ate any of the sofa cushions this week.
But this pup can't speak, and we can't read minds. This pup's attitude is enough, though. Perhaps it's just angry, or maybe a bit scared. Maybe it's just disappointed. This pup may have to go to the vet, but it's not going to be happy about it.
I'm Never Trusting You Again
This image actually seems to have been captured after the vet. This dog has already suffered its traumatizing vet experience. It has survived, but it is not happy about it. Those eyes show nothing but defeat. There is no more fear here, no worry, just disappointment.
One minute, the pair are riding happily on their way to who knows where. Maybe the dog park for a game of fetch? Maybe down to the beach for a run along the coast. Alas, no. It was the worst place on earth. The betrayal is over, but the disappointment isn't. How can this dog ever learn to trust again? We're sure it will be looking at its owner in disappointment for some time to come.