Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in August 2017.

A photo of a Sydney kitchen has left social media users scratching their heads after the homeowner challenged people to spot a hidden dog in the image.

At first glance, the image appears to show a typical kitchen—tiled floors, a fridge, a dishwasher, a garbage bin, and various kitchen utensils scattered around. Nothing seems out of the ordinary. However, when the owner mentioned that her dog was somewhere in the frame, viewers took a closer look—and were shocked by how easily they missed it.

The brain teaser was posted on Facebook earlier this week, and it quickly became a viral puzzle. “Can you find the dog?” the homeowner asked, urging people to pay extra attention to the scene.
One user commented, “I can’t find it, I’ve been looking for 20 minutes!” Clearly, this wasn’t an easy task for many.

Those who were able to spot the elusive pup pointed out a clever trick: the dog’s dark color helped it blend seamlessly into the dark mat on the kitchen floor. The key to finding the black dog was noticing its ears, which stood out slightly against the mat’s texture. The dog, curled up next to the dishwasher, was nearly invisible at first—camouflaged perfectly with its surroundings.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia

As people spent time analyzing the image, the challenge quickly gained attention. The post has now been viewed thousands of times, with many users admitting they needed help from others to spot the sneaky dog.

This kitchen puzzle is just one of many visual challenges that have been sweeping social media in recent months. Similar challenges, such as “find the hidden snake” or “spot the leopard,” have also made their rounds, proving that people love these mind-bending games that test their attention to detail.

Photo Credit: Wikimedia
Photo Credit: Wikimedia
The Sydney kitchen photo has proven to be a fun and frustrating distraction for many, as it highlights how our brains can be easily tricked by optical illusions and hidden objects. Whether you managed to find the dog or not, one thing is clear: these types of brainteasers are definitely keeping people entertained across the web.

Photo Credit: 7News Perth/Facebook
Photo Credit: 7News Perth/Facebook
As of now, the mysterious dog remains a fan favorite on Facebook, with many users commenting about their “aha” moments after they finally located the hidden pet.