Dog becoming famous for his human face
A poodle-shih tzu mix whose face, from some angles, bears a striking resemblance to that of a human, is gaining fame far beyond Mishawaka, Indiana.
Tonik, 2 years old, is one of over 100 dogs waiting to be adopted at the Homeward Bound Shelter in Mishawaka. Rescued from a kill shelter, he has been there since 2011.
But since posting a photo of Tonik — taken by Renny Mills, who photographs adoptable animals for the shelter’s website — the shelter says inquiries about the dog have been pouring in.
The photos drew attention from Gawker and Huffington Post, and, while Tonik was still available this week, Homeward Bound founder Jen Schwartz says chances are good he’ll be finding a home soon.
You can see him and the shelters other animals at the Homeward Bound’s website.
(Photo: Renny Mills)
Posted by jwoestendiek February 8th, 2013 under Muttsblog.
Tags: adopt, adoption, animals, dog, dogs, face, homeward bound, human, human face, indiana, mishawaka, mix, pets, photo, photogaphy, poodle, rescued, shelter, shih-tzu, tonik
Comment from Joan
Time February 8, 2013 at 6:01 pm
They said that he’d been in a shelter since 2011 – that is really unbelievable – when I hear something like that – I don’t blame the dog – I blame the shelter! That is really unacceptable – there is no excuse for any animal to wait for a home for that long!