The "Sparky the Dog" legend is an urban legend revolving around the 2014 survival horror game Five Nights at Freddy's. In the early days of the game's lifespan, someone began to spread rumors about a hidden sixth animatronic named "Sparky the Dog". Sure enough, screenshots began to crop up on Tumblr. Reportedly, Sparky the one-armed dog was non-violent and would never attack the player, only appearing occasionally in the Backstage doorway. However, it was eventually revealed as a hoax by his creators, Tumblr users kodiabear and nguyen, with all of the screenshots being Photoshopped. In October 2023, the Five Nights at Freddy's movie released and in the Parts & Service room, a Sparky the Dog suit could be seen laying on the ground. There is also a diner named after Sparky, which means he is likely the mascot of the restaurant, and its menu contains an item named "Sparky's Dinner".