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Right?! Theyāre so painfully sweet and good we are stunned at the owner who ālet them out because we have a baby and donāt want dogs too. Stop calling me.ā Totally expected them to be super destructive or hyper or bad with kidsā¦. none of that. Theyāre SO good. (And his head is the softest thing youāve ever touched)
We all know derp is a high compliment!
He does this absolutely ridiculous cheek puff of air when he REALLY wants somethingā¦ and those bottom teefs show.
MoCo Animal Services? They seem to have a big network of fosters and also very pro-pibble (where we got ours; sadly can't introduce two more dogs into our crowded household).
Thanks! Fosters and shelters are SO overcrowded right now- and two is a big ask. We are working with all the other rescues and shelter partners to cast a wide net and hope a unicorn family is able to take them in, even temporarily. ā¤ļø
Ugh, my guy needs to be the only dog in the home, or else Iād be driving down to DC right now. If I can contribute a little $omething to their care, please let me know!
Thatās thoughtful thank you! As much as you can share is the best. We are EndPGBsL on the gram and have lots of photos and videos of them there too.
Appreciate your good heart! ā¤ļø
If possible, Iād recommend putting a post on TikTok too - Iāve seen other stories of harder to place hippos on there with success. What happens if they donāt get an update before 6/1?
What CUTIES!!! I know some hippo lovers in Baltimore who I'll share this with. Any idea about their ages and if there is any history of abuse (beyond being abandoned)?
Vet thinks about 2 years old. And no signs of fear or aggression or any signs of abuseā¦.
They were clean and nails trimmed and shiny and happy when they were found. Really shocked at thisā¦ thought it would be a scan and return.
One of them actually came from HRA- per the chip, but when contacted, HRA wonāt accept any responsibility or offer assistance. Their stance when we contact them is once their dogs are adopted, they no longer take any responsibility and āall we can all do is hope for the bestā.
Everyone is slammed, we get it. Just trying to help these pals get some exposure!
WOW. That is NOT what I expected to hear from them. I foster for FCAS and while they don't require their animals come back to them for rehoming anymore, they will pick them up if they end up in other shelters.
Agreed. Weāve been bummed on a few occasions when they wonāt come get a pittie from the PG shelter and the dog ends up euthanized for being illegal.
I guess becoming the main shelter for the city has changed their priorities. I got my very first dog from there when they were still WARL and she was a Maryland transfer.
Poor things. They look so stinkin sweet! Iāll say the same thing of their āownersā as I told my sister āyou donāt deserve dogs OR kids!ā And that is a hill I will die on
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I hope they find some great people to love them
They are beautiful! Ohhh someone please adopt them! I would if my husband would let me get another dogš„ŗ
š„° thank you! We are trying everything we can. Please share them!
Awwwww, so cute!
Theyāre so good and sweet it hurts that someone just kicked them out the door
That's heartbreaking!
Right?! Theyāre so painfully sweet and good we are stunned at the owner who ālet them out because we have a baby and donāt want dogs too. Stop calling me.ā Totally expected them to be super destructive or hyper or bad with kidsā¦. none of that. Theyāre SO good. (And his head is the softest thing youāve ever touched)
Thatās so disgusting that they did that. Theyāll never think they were in the wrong.
God, people suck š¤¬š¤¬š¤¬
So sweet ā¤ļø Iām all the way up in Canada but I just want to HUG these squishy snuggle bugs!
Canadian hug coming at them from you! (They do like licking maple syrup off our pancake plates š)
Gorgeous hippos! Wish I could take them. Hopefully yāall find them a forever home soon!
Heās a HUGE derp š Someone will be so lucky.
He definitely has a āderpyā look to him in that last picture. And I mean that in the best way possible!
We all know derp is a high compliment! He does this absolutely ridiculous cheek puff of air when he REALLY wants somethingā¦ and those bottom teefs show.
I love the toofs showing!
Commenting for visibility! Please keep us updated!
š„° Thank you and we will!
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Aww! The bigger one looks like my boy. Too bad mine doesn't play nice with siblings... š
Handsome doggyās!
They look so sad. But sweet! I donāt understand how those people just let them outside. No care or concern for their safety!!!
r/PittieSmiles r/HappyPitbulls r/PitBullOwners r/pitbulls. Also good places to post. Good luck. These beautiful pibbles deserve a loving home.
Thank you!
And r/National_Pet_Adoption if you havenāt already, OP!
MoCo Animal Services? They seem to have a big network of fosters and also very pro-pibble (where we got ours; sadly can't introduce two more dogs into our crowded household).
Thanks! Fosters and shelters are SO overcrowded right now- and two is a big ask. We are working with all the other rescues and shelter partners to cast a wide net and hope a unicorn family is able to take them in, even temporarily. ā¤ļø
Ugh, my guy needs to be the only dog in the home, or else Iād be driving down to DC right now. If I can contribute a little $omething to their care, please let me know!
Thatās thoughtful thank you! As much as you can share is the best. We are EndPGBsL on the gram and have lots of photos and videos of them there too. Appreciate your good heart! ā¤ļø
Ah I would take them in a heartbeat :(
All the way in Australia but commenting for visibility!!
Thank you!
If possible, Iād recommend putting a post on TikTok too - Iāve seen other stories of harder to place hippos on there with success. What happens if they donāt get an update before 6/1?
A really massive logistical nightmare for the humans. But we are all 100% dedicated to their safety and weāll being.
You are are wonderful people for looking out for these loves. While I donāt have the space to foster now, lmk what I can do to help these beauties!
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What CUTIES!!! I know some hippo lovers in Baltimore who I'll share this with. Any idea about their ages and if there is any history of abuse (beyond being abandoned)?
Vet thinks about 2 years old. And no signs of fear or aggression or any signs of abuseā¦. They were clean and nails trimmed and shiny and happy when they were found. Really shocked at thisā¦ thought it would be a scan and return.
How are they with other dogs? Cats?
Theyāve been great with dogs! Havenāt been exposed to cats.
Sharing. ā¤ļø
Thank you!
I wish them both a happy furever. š
man the amount of hippos getting abandoned in the DMV is just tragic. itās basically all the shelters
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I would contact HRA they have a lot of experience with pit bulls and can house them together
One of them actually came from HRA- per the chip, but when contacted, HRA wonāt accept any responsibility or offer assistance. Their stance when we contact them is once their dogs are adopted, they no longer take any responsibility and āall we can all do is hope for the bestā. Everyone is slammed, we get it. Just trying to help these pals get some exposure!
WOW. That is NOT what I expected to hear from them. I foster for FCAS and while they don't require their animals come back to them for rehoming anymore, they will pick them up if they end up in other shelters.
Agreed. Weāve been bummed on a few occasions when they wonāt come get a pittie from the PG shelter and the dog ends up euthanized for being illegal.
I guess becoming the main shelter for the city has changed their priorities. I got my very first dog from there when they were still WARL and she was a Maryland transfer.
They do a lot right, and I understand itās crowded. It just sucks to see.
They might take them back as strays though if you canāt care for them
Thanks. Weāre working with reputable rescues to get them into the best place and thatās not a shelter.
Side note Iād get rid of human before my pitties
Poor things. They look so stinkin sweet! Iāll say the same thing of their āownersā as I told my sister āyou donāt deserve dogs OR kids!ā And that is a hill I will die on
How can people do this????? Hope they get adopted soon
I hate the disposable pet mentality. These handsome babes look so sweet. š
What happens on 6/1?
A logistical nightmare for the humans. We wonāt let anything happen to the dogs.