Florida man’s pregnant dog scores him $2M-winning lottery ticket

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A Florida man is giving his pregnant dog all the credit for his “life-changing” $2-million lottery win.

Leonard Linton, 42, of Pinetta, Fla., is celebrating with his best friend, Ivy, thanks to a $10 scratch ticket he picked up because of his expecting dachschund.

Linton got a call that Ivy was not feeling well so to get to her as quickly as possible, he took a different route home.

Along that route, he made a quick pit stop at a convenience store where, unbeknownst to him at the time, he purchased the winning ticket.

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“I still can’t believe it,” he told Florida Lottery.

Linton claimed a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,645,000 at the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee, according to a press release.

A photo of a very happy Linton holding his unsuspecting pooch was shared on Twitter.

“This is life-changing, but I’m definitely getting Ivy a new kennel!” And lots and lots of treats and toys, hopefully.