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Do you wonder how Eclipse gets to cut her bus tickets? Are you one of those skeptical people who feel like this is all a publicity stunt that is trying to make this adorable dog popular by doing something humane? Well, there is a perfectly good explanation as to how she gets to ride on the bus every day without the help of any human being. Eclipse actually rides the bus along with a bus pass that is attached to her collar. This dog does not get the special treatment and actually pays the fare just like anyone else. She is not some diva dog that requires free rides on the bus to the park as you may have thought. Eclipse is a good girl who happens to like taking rides to the park and pays the exact amount of fare a regular passenger is expected to pay.
Facebook Famous
Like we have said, Eclipse encounters many passengers that are locals or tourists. They have taken hundreds of pictures with the dog and have posted them online for all to see. Eclipse’s popularity has surpassed the local boundaries and because of social media sites like Facebook, she can actually proclaim herself to be an international star! In Facebook alone, Eclipse has garnered over 15,000 followers that love to follow her on her daily adventures to the park. She has indeed become such a spectacle on an international scale. If you ever get the chance to meet this precious dog, make sure to flaunt her in your Instagram stories or snap chat stories. There have also been some illustrations of this beloved dog. Eclipse is still very much a hot topic in Seattle and has continued to travel the daily bus ride to the park she loves so much.
Birth And Beginnings
If you are curious to know just how this strange dog came into being, let us tell you about the story of Eclipse. Eclipse was actually welcomed to this world in Western Washington. At just 6 months, she had to move to Seattle. Never did her owner think that she would ever become such a big name for Seattle. Jeff knew that she was indeed a special dog but never actually knew that she would grow up to be such an interesting pup. Fast forward to 5 years later, Eclipse is now a Seattle mascot! Does the story of this pet make you feel as though your dog could be something big later? Would you ever let your dog travel alone on a bus or train? The story of Eclipse is one surprising story that has managed to shock everyone including her owner.
Lonely Labrador
When some people meet Eclipse for the first time, funny things tend to happen. Since these people get really confused upon Eclipse on the bus, they sometimes try to help her find her owners. But you cannot blame them because seeing a dog travel on its own is actually a strange thing to witness. No one would think a canine is capable of going to places that they need to get to without the assistance of some human’s help. After all, to these strangers, a dog is a dog and does not actually belong in the public transport because they are made for the sake of humans to travel easily. Little do they know that Eclipse is well versed with the 4 stop bus ride and has been traveling every day to get to her destination.
Driver To The Defense
In case there was a concerned or rude passenger who either tries to help Eclipse or shoo her away, the drivers always come to her rescue. These overly concerned passengers are then educated about what the dog does so that they remain calm and mind their own business. If ever there is an issue about Eclipse being on board the drivers always tell them not to worry and that “she’s fine” and “knows what she’s doing.” These drivers have become very close to the cute dog and often treat them as their own when the time comes for them to do so. Some people just fish for things to complain about so it is during these times that the drives tell them to not bother the dog or anyone else on their bus.
A Solo Rider
In most cases, the people who get on board the bus are very nice about traveling on a bus with a strange dog that is sitting on the seats. Majority of the commuters instantly smile when they see Eclipse on their bus. This might be one of the main reasons why the bus operators do not mind keeping her on board. For someone who loves dogs, it would certainly be a treat to see a dog riding on their bus. And also, even if some passengers are not really fond of dogs, since Eclipse is such a well-behaved dog and does not necessarily disturb anyone around her, they would not mind having her ride with them at all. Just look at this picture and see how friendly Eclipse is, she always remains so calm and collected.