Pizza is a popular choice for lunch and dinner (and breakfast, we don’t judge!) thanks to its versatility and deliciousness, but people aren’t the only ones who would do anything for a bite. Pet parents everywhere know what it’s like to dodge a nosy animal during mealtime! Still, only a few lucky folks experience the utter confusion and shock of an animal that’s not theirs stealing their food.
Mom and dog mom @laurenagans experienced this for herself on March 3 after an entire pizza went missing from her porch. She hadn’t even opened the door to grab it before her neighbor’s Golden Retriever, Maggie, decided to help herself. Between her mind-blowing speed and her priceless nonchalance, this innocent-looking princess became a master thief!
Maggie knows exactly what she did! This naughty Golden had a ball while feasting on her find, though she was quick to flee the scene when Lauren and her daughter, Sofia, opened the door. At first, Maggie tried to act casual in the yard, but she was out of there as soon as Lauren got suspicious!
“Maggie was on the run cause she knew she tore that pizza up,” commented @mattchoo. She’s a guilty dog for sure! She wasted no time running home to tell Mom her side of the story before Lauren tattles on her, but let’s be honest—it’s impossible to be mad at that precious pup.
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Besides, Maggie was thoughtful enough to leave a slice for Sofia! The way this precious little girl claimed her pizza was just as hilarious as Maggie’s thievery, which now has me wondering if they planned this together. This is the adorable kind of chaos that dogs bring wherever they go, and no one would have it any other way!
Fans of Impractical Jokers experienced deja vu as Maggie’s scheme came to life. Commetner @justtammmerz wrote, “Maggie’s real name is Tonka Jahari.” That was the alias used in an iconic 2018 prank involving a pizza order, and now it’s Maggie’s new nickname, too.
Can Dogs Eat Pizza?
This hungry Golden Retriever isn’t the first dog to help herself to a slice of pizza—or, in this case, an entire pie—and she certainly won’t be the last. Plenty of pups have had a bite, but is pizza OK for dogs to eat?
Like most human food, the answer typically depends on its ingredients. While bread and cheese are fine for most dogs in small amounts, the herbs and inclusions in pizza sauce and toppings are not. Luckily, it’s easy to compromise and toss a hungry dog a bite of crust!
If Maggie had known about the crust compromise, maybe she would’ve held back on stealing the pizza. I guess we’ll never know!
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Mar 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.