The Dodo
Animal rescue stories with the video attached, engineered from the ground up to make you cry quietly at your desk.
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How to get the most from it
The Dodo sits in The Wholesome Web under Unwind, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something wholesome.
About this category: Animals, kindness, compliments from strangers and pages built purely to improve your afternoon. No irony anywhere on this list.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Something kind-hearted
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
The Dodo: quick answers
Is The Dodo free?
Yes. The Dodo is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use The Dodo?
No. You can use The Dodo without signing up for anything.
Does The Dodo work on a phone?
Yes. The Dodo works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is The Dodo safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does The Dodo take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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