Adopting a rescue dog is a huge commitment - especially when you don't know much about their background. But one man has revealed how he almost adopted a laughing hyena cub from a breeder thinking it was a cute 'puppy'.
Recalling the moment on Instagram, user @Infared_Savage2 explained how he came across an online advert for what looked like a puppy - and got in touch with the breeder for more information.
After messaging back and forth, he went to visit the pooch ahead of taking her home - but the man quickly realised something wasn't quite right with the 'dog'. He said: "She looked like a wombat. The guy brought the mom and dad (dogs) out and I'm looking at them and looking at my puppy and I'm like 'Nah bro'.