Crowdfunding Honeymoon Helps Couple Avoid Buying Dog Instead

LOS ANGELES, CA — Couples on vacation are discovering a new way to dodge those inevitable "When are we getting a dog?" discussions by crowdfunding their honeymoon instead.

"I want a puppy," confessed one husband who is now headed to Hawaii thanks to community donations. "But I don’t want the pressure of having to buy one right after our trip."

While crowdfunding has gained traction for a variety of life expenses — from funerals to financing college tuitions — a quirky trend is gaining momentum, fueled by the growing "No Dog" sentiments among newlyweds.

"I’m so relieved we could fund our honeymoon instead of caving to those awful dog demands," said Tony Pressley, whose romantic getaway is made possible by generous gifts from friends and family. "It was the only way to ensure we wouldn’t end up as one of those clueless couples with an annoying dog."

"It was Tony's genius idea to start a GoFundMe," said his wife, Abigail. "It was truly brilliant. I began feeling that itch for a dog since it had been a whole four months since we got married, but thankfully, we raised enough to escape to Maui instead!"

Anyone looking to help a young married couple enjoy a life of bliss without the burdens of dog ownership can contribute to HoneymoonNotHounds.com.

At publishing time, the Pressleys had already shared photos from their trip on Facebook, allowing friends to revel in the joy of a carefree life unencumbered by the trials of pet ownership.