Dog Who Acts Disgusted Every Time Owner Sneezes Wins Pet of the Week

Newsweek

19-07-2025

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This week's headlines brought us heartwarming stories—from a puppy getting saved after being used as bait in dog fights to a dog claiming the baby's bouncer—but the week wouldn't be complete without a few highlights from our readers.
Follow the instructions at the end of the article to see how you can submit your pet to be featured in Newsweek's Pet of the Week.
Winner
Photos of a golden retriever looking at her owner in disgust after hearing her sneeze.
Photos of a golden retriever looking at her owner in disgust after hearing her sneeze.
Peggy McMaster
This week's Pet of the Week winner couldn't be any more relatable. Many people will shudder in disgust at the sound of another person sneezing and coughing. And as one owner learned, dogs aren't fans of germs either.
Owner Peggy McMaster began noticing her dog becoming a bit annoyed whenever she sneezed, coughed or cleared her throat.
McMaster shared a video with Newsweek that shows her golden retriever giving her the biggest side-eye as she coughed. Grossed out by the sounds, the dog looked at her with disapproval.
"My dog acts like I have the plague!" she said.
Finalists
Photo of two cat siblings touching paws in a precious brotherly moment.
Photo of two cat siblings touching paws in a precious brotherly moment.
Yash Mehta
Our first finalist for this week comes from Yash Mehta, as Mehta's two pet cats, Coco Junior and Muffy, captured our hearts during their precious bonding moment.
In Mehta's photo, Muffy, the white cat, was lounging on the couch with his head on the armrest. Down on the ground was the orange cat, Coco Junior.
Mehta happened to catch the moment these two cats were looking longingly at each other, which ended with a gentle tap of each other's paws. Mehta called it a "brotherhood scene."
Photo of a 3-month-old Yorkie rocking two blue bow ties in her hair.
Photo of a 3-month-old Yorkie rocking two blue bow ties in her hair.
Leticia Fernandez
With the pet industry booming, there is no shortage of opportunities to buy toys, treats and even outfits for your fur babies to rock. And with her 3-month-old pup, Leticia Fernandez couldn't resist dressing her up.
Fernandez decided to buy her Yorkshire terrier, Zoe, bow ties to put in her long fur. She pulled the fur up, out of her eyes and separated them into parts. She placed the blue hair clips on each section and snapped a picture.
"Funny, it seemed like she stuck her tongue at me after putting the hair clips on her," she told Newsweek.
Zoe beamed with pride as she rocked her new accessories.
A photo of a dog named Kimbell holding a Frisbee, his favorite toy.
A photo of a dog named Kimbell holding a Frisbee, his favorite toy.
April G. Van Es
Finally, what is a dog without their favorite toy? April G. Van Es shared a photo of the family's beloved dog, Kimball.
In the picture, Kimball is sitting on a chair, enjoying the outside with his toy in his mouth. But it's not a soft, plush toy he can snuggle. Instead, he's head over paws for the Frisbee.
The orange Frisbee is bigger than his face, but he holds onto it for dear life. The edges push out his lip flaps, almost appearing uncomfortable. But Kimball doesn't mind. It's his favorite.
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