Now, correlation does not imply causation, but we must concede that Krypto is a very good boy, and we love him. It stands to reason that witnessing our beloved Kryptonian canine tortured in a pocket universe inspired others to consider preventing a similar fate for other home-hungry puppies.

Superman's super, unruly canine Krypto seems to have inspired a big surge in online searches about how to adopt a rescue dog.

While Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates the success of DC Studios’ Superman, the true winners from this past weekend’s blockbuster may have more in common with Krypto.