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Barking Mad: Hundreds Of Humans Who Identify As Dogs Gather In Berlin To ‘Bark’ For Their Rights
Hundreds of humans who say they identify as dogs have gathered at a Berlin train station to advocate for the rights of people who identify as dogs.
Participants at the gathering donned a wide array of canine-themed attire, from dog ears and tails to full-body suits. They barked, wagged their tails, and engaged in playful activities to express their solidarity with the canine community.
According to DailyMail, So-called trans-species people claim they do not feel or identify as human beings, but instead as specific animals or mythological beings.
Many online weren’t impressed with, one local saying: ‘Just abandon them in the Siberian tundra and let them survive with their canine instincts.’
Another person commented: ‘Can you imagine when they all have to defecate?’
One remarked: ‘Call animal control and give them their rabies doses.’
And another said: ‘But if they identify as dogs, why do they put on masks?’
Dog impersonators have taken the internet by storm in recent years.
Among the best-known is a Japanese man who identifies as a Collie.
Known only as Toco, the man recently went viral for his authentic dog costume.