As one underdog team (The Philadelphia Eagles) celebrates their big win last night, countless underdogs at Pennsylvania SPCA are hoping for a big win of their own.
The shelter is celebrating their team's win by shining light on their own MVPs in search of loving homes.
Ang
Dogs like Ang who have endured unimaginable pain and suffering but persevered.
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The shelter shared his heartbreaking story to show just how brave and resilient Ang is. "As we all celebrate the Super Bowl win, just like the Philadelphia Eagles, who were doubted and underestimated, one very special dog in our care never gave up. Ang is a resilient and brave dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity. Stabbed and left to fight for his life, Ang could have surrendered to his pain, but instead, he chose to rise above it. He fought with strength and heart, and with the support of kind souls, he was saved.
Ang’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of the spirit. No matter how tough life gets, there’s always hope."
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The young pit bull adores people, even after all he has been through. He enjoys walks, playing, and snuggling. His only request is that he is the only pet. He has so much love to give and hopes to find his special someone soon.
Oreo
Oreo, a social dog who loves every person and dogs she meets, is struggling at the shelter. The isolation and long hours in a kennel are taking a toll on the sweet girl. She has been waiting over a year and desperately needs to find a home.
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The shelter
wrote, "
She paces in her kennel, paws rubbing raw from the endless steps. The toll that kennel life is taking on her is heartbreaking - she’s been waiting so long, for reasons unknown to us."
She is intelligent, energetic, and loves to snuggle.
Smokey
The shelter's longest resident has been waiting over four years for a home. Smokey, a five-year-old black pit bull, lives life to the fullest and is looking for a person to love unconditionally, and simply asks the same in return.
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According to his bio, "While his stay has been longer than we hoped, he isn't letting that bring down his spirits. This handsome pup is still as happy as can be. Smokey's motto is "go big or go home" and he loves to go big, doing everything with his entire heart. When he cuddles, he presses so tight against his person so they can feel just how much he loves them. When he plays, his eyes are always on the prize. When he snacks, it is with gusto. He may live life on a fast pace, but the good news is that this includes falling in love with you!"
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He is looking to be the sole pet in the home to spend more time playing and cuddling with his person.
All the present and past underdogs at the shelter cheered for their team and the shelter wrote, "Never give up, stay focused, we got this."
There are countless more dogs, cats, and animals of all sizes waiting for a forever home. Check out all the adoptable pets here.
How You Can Help
Your donations to this year's Shelter Bowl will help feed these shelter dogs and many more around the country. Donate today!
