Mr. Snufflufugus, a five-year-old male, was recently abandoned and left to navigate the streets of Copperas Cove, Texas, all on his own. Scared and confused, he wandered the city, desperately hoping someone kind would notice him and offer help.
Local animal control was contacted, and thankfully, their team was able to locate the frightened dog and bring him safely to the Copperas Cove Animal Control shelter.
Overwhelmed with gratitude, this sweet pup immediately hugged his rescuers, creating a heartwarming moment that melted everyone’s hearts at the shelter.
One of the staff members, moved by the scene, quickly captured the touching moment in a photo.
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The photo quickly went viral, spreading across social media as people shared it and rallied for Mr. Snufflufugus to find a loving forever home.
“Victoria and I were in the play area with Mr. Snufflufugus when he decided he needed a hug,” Tamara Hall, the animal control supervisor, told The Dodo.
It didn’t take long for everyone to realize that Mr. Snufflufugus was a true snuggle bug who absolutely adored being held and cuddled. The entire shelter staff couldn’t help but fall in love with this sweet and affectionate boy.
If you’re sitting on the floor or ground, Mr. Snufflufugus will waste no time seeking your attention by climbing into your lap or snuggling right next to you,” Hall shared. “He has a way of using his irresistible, sweet eyes to look up at you, making it impossible to resist giving him all the love and attention he craves.
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In addition to giving the best hugs, Mr. Snufflufugus is incredibly friendly and loves a good nap.
Victoria shared on her Facebook, “He would rather sit on the couch and be a potato—a good potato who gets plenty of head scratches, snuggles up on your chest to snore peacefully, and hears over and over what a good boy he is.
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After the Copperas Cove Police Department shared the adorable photo of Mr. Snufflufugus, he quickly became an internet sensation. The animal control shelter was flooded with adoption applications for this lovable pup.
On their Facebook page, the shelter shared an update: “Thank you ALL for expressing interest in Mr. Snufflufugus and for sharing our post! We recently discovered that he needs to be in a single-pet home, with no small children. While he is exceptionally affectionate, this could create a problem in a home where he becomes possessive of the adult owner.”
Due to limited resources, the small shelter couldn’t manage the overwhelming number of adoption applications. As a result, Mr. Snufflufugus was transported to Pit Squad Rescue in Minnesota, where the team can carefully interview potential adopters and ensure he finds the perfect forever home.
In addition to his search for a family, Mr. Snufflufugus needs treatment for heartworm—a challenging process with a significant vet bill. But the team at Pit Squad is determined to give this sweet boy the second chance he deserves.
“This boy has been so grateful to everyone he comes in contact with and so happy to be safe. And, as you can guess… he absolutely loves snuggles and hugs. Welcome to Pit Squad Rescue MN, Mr. Snufs! We cannot wait to find you your forever home 🐾”
Mr. Snufflufugus has already stolen the hearts of his foster family, and it’s clear the feeling is mutual.
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You truly are the goodest boy, Mr. Snufflufugus! 🐾 At PupVine, we’re sending all our love and hope that you find the perfect forever family—one that will shower you with hugs, snuggles, and endless affection every single day. You deserve it all, sweet boy!