An unusual pack of puppies have been causing a stir at Monmouth County Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) thanks to their unexpected genealogy.
Thought to be the result of a goldendoodle and pit bull mix, the puppies affectionately dubbed "pidoodles" or "doodlepits" by staff have quickly melted hearts.
"The puppies were surrendered to the Monmouth County SPCA by owners who were unable to care for them," Barbara Lovell from the society in New Jersey told Newsweek.
"This is why we like to encourage people to spay and neuter their dogs. They came to us pretty skinny and definitely in need of bathing. It also appears that the owners did very little to no socializing with them, but they are friendly little babies," she explained.
Whether they're being called "dits" or "pitoods," the 5-month-old puppies are full of energy.
"They are active, gangly little pups with sweet temperaments," said Lovell. "We guesstimate that they'll all grow up to be medium-sized dogs—and a conversation piece!"
The puppies have been fully spayed, neutered and vaccinated and are excited to meet potential new families.
In hundreds of comments on the society's Facebook page people were delighted by the unusual dogs and shared their reactions.
"Cutie pitoodies of course," said Tara. While Kim dubbed them: "Designer pitties."
"Pit Boodles," said Carol. "They are going to be so smart and loving!"
Another Facebook user said: "I bet their tails never stop wagging," a comment the shelter replied to and said: "You're right about that!"
This is far from the first time people have been captivated by an unusual dog breed mix. Like when Chuepy—a rare mix of six different breeds—captured viral attention for his unusual looks.
Earlier this year people were left guessing which two dog breeds made up a rare yet "lovable" mix in 9-year-old Tucker. At 18-inches tall and 30 pounds in weight, he has unusual proportions and a lot of love to give.
When it comes to the "pitdoodle" puppies, all five are currently on the adoption floor at the New Jersey shelter waiting for new homes.
"The only requirements we have for these pups is a loving home where they can play and run around like any active, medium-sized dog," Lovell said.
But she pointed out another essential quality of adopters, too.
"I'd like to add that a loving home is one where a new owner is committed to training their puppy," she added. "Unfortunately, we see many older dogs surrendered to our shelter because their owners failed to provide simple training through puppyhood, and then decide that they are unable to deal with their dog's behavior."
The right training is something that is particularly important for young dogs that have come from a rescue situation: "These puppies came from what could have been a chaotic environment," explained Lovell. "[They] deserve owners who have the time and patience to teach them to live their best lives as a treasured pet."
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