Meet Goofy, the winner of the Fat Dogs of Bengaluru contest
A dog named Goofy from Nagarbhavi has won the 'Fat Dogs of Bengaluru' contest, an online competition that garnered over two lakh votes. The event, inspired by a similar contest in Delhi, aims to engage the community and support animal rights groups.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the power of viral social media trends to mobilize local communities and raise funds for charitable causes.
Meet Goofy, the winner of the Fat Dogs of Bengaluru contest left Goofy from Nagarbhavi Instagram user Mitali Mittal https://th-i.thgim.com/public/food/m0g1xr/article71603500.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/mitali_mittal%20Goofy%20fat%20dogs%20of%20Bengaluru.jpg Held through an online poll, the Fat Dogs of Bengaluru competition is donating proceeds to animal rights groups like CARE. Among 64 contenders and two lakh votes, Goofy emerged the winner It was a fierce fight for the top spot of Fat Dogs of Bengaluru this weekend. Bachonker McChonketh from Neon Market in Indiranagar was going up against Goofy who hails from Nagarbhavi. Ultimately Goofy took the crown of the fattest dog in Bengaluru after six knockout rounds and an online poll that received more than two lakh votes. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/bengaluru-citizens-protest-supreme-court-order-on-removing-street-dogs-from-public-institutions/article70294929.ece The Fat Dogs of Bengaluru initiative is styled after the Fat Dogs of Delhi contest that was held a few weeks ago online.
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