Quick Smiles:

• Charles, a 3-year-old golden retriever from Seattle, has captured the hearts of TikTok users by howling in response to fire-truck sirens, garnering over 227,000 views on the platform.
• Charles’ owner, Caralyn Corso, a registered nurse, shares videos of Charles’ unique reaction to fire truck sirens, revealing that he doesn’t howl to any other siren types. Corso’s videos of Charles have sparked delight and amusement among TikTok users.
• Veterinarian Dr. Hector Joy explains that dogs’ howling behavior can be traced back to wolves, their genetic ancestors, who used howling as a form of communication and location detection. Charles’ unique reaction to fire truck sirens reflects this ancient behavior.

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In a world of often all-too-serious news, a harmonious hound from Seattle is providing a much-needed dose of delight.

Meet Charles, a 3-year-old golden retriever whose adorable howls in response to fire-truck sirens have struck a chord with netizens, garnering over 227,000 views on TikTok.

This charismatic canine has been serenading the city’s fire department since he was just a wee pup, about 5 to 6 months old, according to his loving owner, Caralyn Corso.

The 35-year-old registered nurse, who moonlights as the maestro behind these viral videos, recently shared another cute clip of Charles flexing his vocal cords.

The video begins with Charles warming up his pipes with a couple of soft “whoofs” before progressing to a full-throated howl.

As the siren wails in the background, our furry friend delivers a pitch-perfect performance, complete with a long, foghorn-style howl that’s the canine equivalent of a high C.

“It’s funny because Charles doesn’t howl to any other type of sirens, just the fire trucks in our area,” Corso revealed.

“Now every time I hear a fire truck, I pull my phone out when I’m with Charles. He gets into it!”

The reaction to Charles’ performances has been nothing short of enthusiastic.

TikTok users are charmed by his musical interludes, with comments like “This was too cute,” and “Awww the warm up is so cute.”

One user, ecomventurebro, added humorously, “Don’t wanna strain a cord, gotta warm up.”

But what’s behind Charles’ fascination with fire-truck sirens? The answer lies in his wolfish roots.

According to Dr. Hector Joy, a veterinarian and contributor to PetMD, howling is a canine form of communication that can be traced back to wolves. Wolves use howling to identify themselves, ward off intruders, and bond with other pack members.

“Dogs diverged genetically from wolves 20,000 to 40,000 years ago. They kept plenty of wolf behaviors, including howling,” Dr. Joy explained.

“Howling was a form of location-detection for wolves. They would use it to locate their pack members or tell other wolves to stay out of their territory.”

While Charles isn’t exactly warding off any wolf packs, his fire-truck fascination shows that old habits die hard. But for his legion of fans, Charles’ unique talent is less about canine communication and more about spreading joy one howl at a time.

So, the next time you hear a fire truck in Seattle, listen a little closer.

You might just catch the heartwarming sound of the city’s very own golden-voiced golden retriever, Charles, warming up for his next big performance.

Source: Newsweek