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Most dog owners will have experienced at least once the moment when their pet has found their way into somewhere they really shouldn’t have been.

If you thought that you’re canine’s foodie habits were bad, then you need to meet Rollo.

​Rollo has taken the term ‘bad dog’ to new heights with his apparently insatiable appetite.

The nine-year old chocolate lab has managed to cost his owners over €30,000 in home renovations. Rollo has taught himself to open cupboards it seems. As a result, he has managed to help himself to anything he can find; including jars of mincemeat and cigarettes.

The Daily Mail spoke with Rollo’s owners, Sue and Stewart Kirk, about the damage Rollo has managed to do to their home.

“His owner Sue Kirk, from Sleaford, Lincolnshire, even found him raiding the dishwasher after cracking how to break in there too.”

As if that wasn’t enough, Sue also explained how Rollo has actually jumped on the trampoline in order to get his paws on some apples. He really loves those apples.

“He loves apples, they're his favourite – he'll do anything for an apple.

We have an apple tree in the garden, but there's never any for us to eat because he stands up on his back legs and shakes the tree until the apples fall down.”

They have even compiled a list of all the weird things that Rollo has eaten, which included a Tupperware lid in order to get at 12 chocolate muffins.

When Rollo started eating glass and rat poison the couple knew they needed to put a stop to his habits. So, they decided to remodel their kitchen in efforts to make it dog-proof.

The Kirks, who also have another dog and two guinea pigs, rescued Rollo six years ago. They said they couldn’t imagine giving up, even if he does cause some trouble:

“He causes absolute mayhem—but we love him to pieces.”

We think Rollo sounds delightful, his dedication to his food is actually kind of inspiring. When was the last time you were willing to trampoline just for some healthy and fresh apples?

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If you thought that you were a dedicated pet owner then we are sorry but this man has put everyone to shame.

Eugene Bostick is an 80-year old from Fort Worth, Texas. He and his brother, Corky, created together the magical invention called the dog train.

This is the coolest guy he rescues stray dogs and every morning he takes them for a train ride by our building, i finally got the courage up to ask if I could take his pic! Love this and had to share!

Posted by Tiffany Johnson on Thursday, 17 September 2015

The siblings have cared for the wildlife near their home for the last three decades. They also noticed a lot of stray dogs near their road and began to pick them up and take them. This led to the fantastic idea for the dog train.

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They wanted to be able to bring their canine family with them as they took trips around their town. When Eugene saw a tractor pulling multiple carts behind it, he realised he could do the same thing for the dogs.

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“I’m 80 now, so I suppose it can’t last too much longer” he told The Dodo “but I’ll keep it going as long as I can.”

He also said the dogs get “so excited” about their weekly train rides.

Well, we can see why.

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Stop what you're doing! This is the best thing you'll see today. It's like inception, but with PUGS! Watch above, and prepare to have your mind blown. We're hoping it gets made into a movie soon. 

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Cat's aren't usually known for their politeness, but this little kitty is very different to the rest. Looking for head-scratched from it's owner, the feline gently taps it's owner and patiently waits for the rubs. If only all pets were this well-behaved! Watch the video above to see for yourself, just look at those eyes!

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This sweet video of a group of disabled dogs in wheelchairs playing in a field in Germany is sure to warm your heart. Just like any other dogs, these pups love running around and playing a good game of fetch with each other, and we think it’s so great to see them getting the chance to do what dogs do best. What a clever invention these little doggy wheelchairs are!

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If you have a pet, or are planning on getting a pet, there are a few things you might want to think about. It’s especially important to make sure that your home a safe place for them – and also so that they don’t destroy everything within reach. Here are five tips on pet proofing your home:

Wooden floors
If you have a carpet, and plan on letting your dog or cat inside – good luck. You’re lovely rug will soon become a mass of animal hair, bits of food, and quite possibly urine. If you can afford it, get a wooden or lino floor. If not, invest in some mats you don’t care about – they may not be pretty, but at least you can take them up when people visit and still have a clean carpet underneath.

Scratching post
Cats need to sharpen their claws, and if they’re mostly inside they’re going to do it on your sofa, if you don’t give them an alternative. A scratching post is definitely worth it.

Hide the valuables
Dogs are known to eat things they really shouldn’t eat, and cats jump all over everything and knock things down. If you have things that are really precious, hide them. Hide them FAR away.

Child proof
They may not have opposable thumps, but this doesn’t always stop pets from breaking into presses and drawers. It’s a good idea to lock any presses that have poisonous substances, just incase.

Safety checks
Cats hang out in the weirdest places – always keep your washing machine closed, and check he’s not taking a nap in there before turning it on. Shut the door behind the dog when the pizza delivery guy comes, so he doesn’t bolt out and down the road. Don’t leave any low hanging cords (such as venetian blind cords) hanging down for your pet to get caught up in either. These kind of safety checks will make sure you have your new best friend around for many years to come.

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Have you been missing your favourite TV show after its explosive season finale last week? Well fret not, as this adorable remake using pugs is going to fill that emptiness in your soul. Fair enough, it doesn’t go into any plot details, nor does it have an actual script, but just look at them!  We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but we think it could be better than the original.

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This adorable Irish terrier named Duffy lost his sight after being afflicted by a number of physical ailments, but thankfully veterinarians were able to restore the pup’s sight after surgery. Here Duffy sees his owners for the first time post operation, and his reaction is priceless.

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