Tonik, Dog With 'Human' Face, Available For Adoption (PHOTO)

[Flaxbee]

S/he's at a pet rescue in Indiana, removed from a kill shelter in Kentucky.
A poodle-Shi-Tzu mix.
More photos at link.
I'm sure s/he'll find a home -- s/he's just got such an interesting face...



From Huffington Post:
It's just one of those things that are like, "Whoa, dude."

Gawker pointed out that Tonik, a poodle-Shih Tzu mix available for adoption from an Indiana animal welfare agency, actually has an "eerily humanoid" face.

Petfinder notes that the dog came to the Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group from a kill shelter in Kentucky. The personable photos were taken by Renny Mills, a professional pet photographer.

In an email to The Huffington Post, Jen Schwartz, the owner of Homeward Bound, said the shelter had recently taken in dogs that required dental work and had illnesses that required expensive treatments.

[zanana1]

1. I'd adopt him in a minute...

If I had any money at all.

[Flaxbee]

3. Sweet doggie. With a feature in the Huffington Post, I'm sure s/he will find a

home.

I'm just glad there are rescue groups that remove animals from kill shelters, place them with rescue groups, etc.

It's work that I don't think I could do without suffering an emotional breakdown, but I am so incredibly grateful and thankful for people who do that work.

[In_The_Wind]

2. I live in a one dog per household neighborhood. I'm at my limit.

cute

[Flaxbee]

4. I'm sure someone who has room will adopt

this little one. I hope so.

[Flaxbee]

6. ?

[pintobean]

8. It was an attempt at humor

Evidently, a poor attempt.

[Flaxbee]

16. no, it took me a while to get it. And it was funny

I just had the most epic headache yesterday (this storm system is going to make my head implode - too much pressure) and I was functioning at about 25% speed yesterday.

[texanwitch]

7. I will be the first to say it.

I love dogs but that puppy has a creepy face.

I hope he finds a good forever home.

[Bucky]

9. from Kentucky, huh?

I won't say it. But you're thinking it, too.

[texanwitch]

10. Yes.

I hope the pup finds a good home.

[Flaxbee]

17. lol

sweet doggie, not his fault.

[charlie and algernon]

11. I'm sure that's a very sweet dog

But that face freaks me out a little. I don't need a humanoid face staring at me when I wake up in the morning.

[texanwitch]

12. I am sure there is somebody who will take the dog.

Not me.

It is the nose that gets me.

[Liberal_in_LA]

19. freaks me out too. lol. It think it's the missing hair in spots that makes him look human

hope he finds a good home soon.

[siligut]

13. That dog would be able to get me to do anything

I am a sucker for animals as it is, that dog asking me for treats, scritches or walkies, I couldn't tell him "no".

[Gidney N Cloyd]

14. Looks like when Butters from South Park got made up to look like a dog.

[zanana1]

15. Sammy was the uglies cat anyone had ever seen.

I spotted him one night, eating dry food that we leave out for strays. At first, I didn't know what kind of animal it was. On the second night, I moved the catfood closer to my back door. Every night, I'd move it closer and closer, then I finally opened the door and talked to him through the screen door. He was terrified of people, and he looked like he had a right to be. His face was full of scars, he had only half of one ear and his tail had been chopped off at midpoint.
Well, it took awhile and alot of patience, but he finally came inside the house. After about six months, he was comfortable with us. He was part of our family for eight years. Last month, I had to have him euthanized because of kidney disease. I really miss the ugliest cat in the world. He was very sweet and nurtured the other two cats.

[ceile]

18. Sorry about Sammy.

[alphafemale]

20. I've seen many instances where animals who have had a harsh life...

And then found a safe home have been very nurturing and protective.

[zanana1]

21. Sammy was a real "gentleman".

He had manners. He'd wait his turn to be fed while the two other cats meowed their heads off. He made sure to stay out of the way when there was alot of activity in the kitchen. I swear he was showing gratitude. We were grateful to have him, too.

[Dr Fate]

22. I believe that I would have liked to have met Sammy. nt

nt

[4_TN_TITANS]

23. I've got an ugly cat too...

Bobbie has no tail, about half the fur she should, and hops like a rabbit. But she's family and very vocal about it.