Facebook Campaign Rescues ‘Gay Bulldog’ From Execution

A male bulldog was saved from execution earlier this week after a clamorous Facebook campaign jumped to its defense.

According to the Daily Dot, the dog — pictured here — was returned to the Tennessee shelter where it was purchased after its owner found it snuggling over another male dog, which led her to believe it was gay.

Facebook user Jackson TN Euthanasia posted about the dog last week:

"He hunched over another male dog so his owner threw him away bc he refuses to have a 'gay' dog! Even if that weren't the most assinine [sic] thing I've ever heard, its still discrimination! Don't let this gorgeous dog die bc his owner is ignorant of normal dog behavior!"

The post asked visitors to save the dog, who at the time was a day away from being put down, by sharing the picture. It worked — the photo was shared more than 4,300 times and racked up more than 1,300 comments.

Several users offered to rescue the dog, the Daily Dot reported, and a woman has officially offered to adopt it.

What other effective social media campaigns have you seen?

1. 1. Dog Playing Keyboard Piano

   What this dog lacks in finesse, it makes up for in enthusiasm.

2. 2. Tucker

   This cute Schnoodle has become quite the YouTube star. We hope the fame hasn't gone to his head.

3. 3. Dog Playing Piano and Singing

   Pitch perfect!

4. 4. Dog Singing and Playing the Piano

   She is quite the little diva.

5. 5. Dog Playing Piano To Himself And Singing

   Chip doesn't need an audience.

6. 6. Dog Singing and Playing Piano

   Check out this little lime-light hogger.

7. 7. Puppy Sings and Plays the Piano

   Look! He's got a little dog-sized piano!

8. 8. Flohwalzer

   These guys are goooood.

9. 9. Dog Plays Piano - Elton Dog

   The technique might be unorthodox, but the delivery is superb.

10. 10. Annie the Golden Retriever Dog Plays Piano and Bell, Sings

    Finally, not all dogs can afford a full-size Joanna. Annie makes do with a teeny keyboard.

Image courtesy of Flickr, Tony Alter