A photo making the rounds online has left many people utterly baffled. At first glance, the image seems to show a headless dog, which understandably caused quite a stir and some confusion.

It’s one of those images that you’ll need to look at more than once to fully grasp what’s happening.

However, it turns out it’s not as shocking as it seems. Thankfully, there’s a simple explanation behind it!

The image was posted on Imgur, where it quickly gained traction. With over 3.2k upvotes and more than 143k views, it’s clear why people were so intrigued.

But after some investigation, the truth behind the photo came to light. The dog isn’t headless—it’s actually a puppy that had to have one of its front legs amputated due to an unfortunate accident.

In the viral photo, the puppy is seen turning its head to lick its side, creating the illusion that it was headless. Someone later clarified the confusion online with a helpful drawing that demonstrated the odd angle.

To calm everyone’s fears, the dog’s owner shared a front-facing photo of the now-famous three-legged pup, showing that the dog is alive and well.

With how adorable this pup is, it’s only a matter of time before he becomes a beloved pet influencer!