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Dog owners' clever response to transport ban on New York subways

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New York commuters have resorted to some drastic measures in dog transportation. Photo / Instagram

New York commuters have resorted to some drastic measures in dog transportation. Photo / Instagram

New York City commuters have taken drastic measures in transporting their precious pooches, after the city banned dogs from riding the subway unless they fit inside a bag.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority mandates: "No person may bring any animal on or into any conveyance or facility unless enclosed in a container and carried in a manner which would not annoy other passengers."

In response to the ban some clever pet owners have found hilarious ways to fit even the biggest of pooches into a bag and the internet loves it.

From a husky in a handbag, to a Boston terrier in a beanie - here are some of our favourites.

Pitbull in a back pack

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Katie Cruel prepares to ride the subway. . . . . . . . . . #beyonwrenmoor #katiecruel #self #puppy #dogsonthesubway #dogs #dogsinbags #dogsinbackpacks #katiemoor #lilhotwaterbottle

A post shared by Fine Art + Handpoked Tattoo (@beyon.wren.moor) on Jun 7, 2017 at 4:30pm PDT

Fluff ball in a Babybjorn

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The WoofPack 😏🎒🙏🐾 #dogsofnewyork #weeklyfluff #nyc #dogsonthesubway

A post shared by Dogs of New York (@dogs_ny) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:16am PDT

Totally unimpressed in a tote

Best mate in a back pack

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I ❤ N Y #dogsonthesubway #nycsubway #bostonterriersofinstagram

A post shared by Elisa (@elisacnyc) on Mar 25, 2017 at 7:38am PDT

The yawner in a beach bag

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Just another day in NYC. #weekendfun #labradoodle #doodle #doodlove #doodletales #labradoodlelove #nycpup #nycpuppy #nycpuppysubway #subwaypuppy #miniaussiedoodlesofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #dogsonthesubway #animalsdoingthings @animalsdoingthings

A post shared by Ella (@ellabearcroteau) on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:39pm PST

Boston terrier in a beanie

Husky in a handbag

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Spotted on the subway. #subway #husky #huskypuppy #nyc #puppy #puppylove #dogsonthesubway

A post shared by @ lunathewildwoman on Jul 28, 2016 at 6:45pm PDT

Troublesome two travellers

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Heading to Park Slope to hang with our friend @mitsuthemiki #dogsonthesubway #mta #citydogs #brooklyndogs #dogsofinstagram #barkfeed #barkpost #italiangreyhounds #italiangreyhoundsofinstagram #playdate

A post shared by Nola Princess Monkey ™ (@nolaprincessmonkey) on Mar 12, 2016 at 9:55am PST

The panting pug

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I forgot to post this little gem. Caught a sneak peek of this guy on the f train on my way to work! 😍 #sayahhh #cutest #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsonthesubway #frenchies #frenchiesofinstagram #tonguesout #newyork #peekabootongue

A post shared by Victoria Canty (@victoriac222) on Nov 5, 2015 at 9:00am PST

The happiest commuter

Stealth in a satchel

Nonchalant in North Face

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#fosterdog and foster papa @jonbalthaser. Here's adoptable #labmix Jinx from @iohradoptables, giving such puppy eyes. #adoptme #fosterdogsnyc #nyc #dogsonthesubway #23rdst #manhattan

A post shared by Foster Dogs, Inc. (@fosterdogs) on Feb 1, 2015 at 9:31pm PST

The bad mood baby

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Special for @tanzair—spotted on the D last night. #dogsonthesubway

A post shared by Mollie (@molliesaw) on Dec 23, 2014 at 2:43pm PST

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