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Influencer uses backpack rides to help shelter dogs find homes

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Influencer Bryan Reisberg has gained significant attention for his initiative of taking shelter dogs on backpack rides around New York City. These outings, documented in viral videos, aim to increase the dogs' visibility and facilitate their adoption through Best Friends Animal Society. This unique approach has successfully helped 36 dogs find homes and earned Reisberg a Webby Award for his cause-driven partnership. AI

RANK_REASON The article focuses on an influencer's personal initiative and its impact on dog adoption, rather than a new product release, research, or significant industry event.

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Influencer uses backpack rides to help shelter dogs find homes

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jen Reeder, Contributor ·

    Taking Shelter Dogs On Backpack Rides Transformed Influencer ‘To My Core’

    Bryan Reisberg and his corgi, Maxine, had 7 million online followers when he started taking shelter dogs on “adoption rides” last year — and fell in love with them.

  2. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jen Reeder, Contributor ·

    Taking Shelter Dogs On Backpack Rides Transformed Influencer ‘To My Core’

    After going viral with his corgi Maxine's backpack adventures, content creator Bryan Reisberg began taking shelter dogs on outings that have helped dozens find homes.

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