What you see is what you get with Aardvark: a funny, lovable pooch who is just as wonderful on the inside as he is on the outside.
Aardvark was rescued as a stray on the streets of Baltimore City by a Good Samaritan in January and sent to the Maryland SPCA (MDSPCA). The personnel at the shelter couldn’t believe their eyes when they spotted a 50-pound dog with a cartoon face and flipper-like paws.
“Honestly, nobody could take him seriously,” Brittany Roger, a digital specialist for the MDSPCA, told The Dodo. “His face and his personality inspired a lot of giggles.”
An exam with the shelter’s vets revealed that Aardvark was still a puppy, at only 8 months old, and that his small lower jaw had been with him from birth. “Most people assume that he’s been through some kind of accident,” Roger said. “But they’re quickly relieved to find out that he was just born that beautiful.”
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Aardvark’s facial abnormality does not appear to disturb him or prevent him from being a decent youngster. “Not only does he eat well, but he also enjoys chewing on objects — although in a non-destructive manner,” Roger explained. “His goofiness is all the more appealing since he’s happy and healthy.”
The only thing better than Aardvark’s sweet face is his easygoing personality. The unique pup just seems grateful to be around people who care for him and enjoy his company.
“He’s an energetic, happy, social little dude,” Roger said. “We have so much fun dressing him up and taking him places because nothing really bothers him.”
Unfortunately, Aardvark has had a difficult time finding a forever home. He’s a “one-size-fits-all” dog who’s “so chummy that [he] could become friends with a brick wall,” according to the shelter, but potential adopters keep letting him down.
“He’s had a few applications, but they keep falling through for one reason or another,” Roger explained. “It’s not his fault, but he’s been dealt a lousy hand.”
Hopefully, Aardvark will find a winner soon and be able to give all his love to someone who appreciates him for the one-of-a-kind dog he is.
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