Kathie Lee Gifford just wanted to hold that little puppy in her arms today, but the dog had other ideas.

During an animal adoption segment in the 10am hour, Gifford was handed the dog, said “Puppy needs a bath,” then it slithered out of her hands and onto its head. “Puppy took a nose dive,” added Hoda Kotb.

Gifford picked up the god and then poses for the picture, right. “I’m sorry I dropped you,” said Gifford.