Mojito and his fellow siblings were born to a dog who got pregnant after running away. When the mother came back and her humans found out about her new puppies, they didn’t want anything to do with them so they immediately surrendered the gang to Love Leo Rescue in Los Angeles.
The newborns were half pug, half Chihuahua, so the staff called them “chugs” and named them Mojito, Mimosa, Daiquiri and Piña Colada. “We offered to spay the mom for free, but sadly they declined our offer,” Love Leo Rescue’s president, Sasha Rose told The Dodo. “We run a free spay and neuter clinic for low-income residents and cannot emphasize enough how important it is to spay and neuter your pets.”
According to Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, dogs with darker coats generally get adopted less than others, because they don’t photograph as well. Unfortunately, that was the case for Mojito and his two sisters. However, Mojito’s problems didn’t end there.
“Mojito is the only male from the litter, and he is also the runt,” Rose said. “He is much smaller than his siblings, with shorter legs and a more pug-like face. He is the most affectionate of the crew though, and loves nothing better than snuggling in your lap.”
The Chugs were with the rescue organization for a month before an unexpected guest arrived. Actress Hilary Duff came by and said she’d adopt Mojito – now, Momo. She already had a few dogs, but that didn’t stop her from expanding her family.
“Another win for black dogs everywhere,” Love Leo Rescue wrote on Facebook. “Mojito has found his forever home … happy in the arms of Hilary Duff. This little chug went from ‘unwanted’ to the best life ever. Thank you, Hilary Duff, for spreading the ‘adopt don’t shop’ message and welcoming Mojito into your family.”
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Mojito and his fellow siblings were born to a dog who got pregnant after running away
Image credits: Love Leo Rescue
When the mother came back, her humans didn’t want anything to do with her new puppies
Image credits: Love Leo Rescue
They immediately surrendered the gang to Love Leo Rescue in Los Angeles
Image credits: Hilary Duff
“Mojito is the only male from the litter, and he is also the runt,” Love Leo Rescue’s Sasha Rose told The Dodo
Image credits: Love Leo Rescue
Mojito and had been waiting in a shelter for a month but nobody took him
Image credits: Hilary Duff
But then actress Hilary Duff came to the shelter and he went from ‘unwanted’ to the best life ever in a heartbeat
Image credits: Hilary Duff
"dogs with darker coats generally get adopted less than others, because they don’t photograph as well." WHAT? Look at these photos, what says "doesn't photograph well" in these photos. What a stupid reason not to adopt him.
Same with black cats, although with the cats it's usually superstition. Black animals in general are not adopted as often.
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They photograph less well?! OMG. A dog is not an Instagram accessory, it's a pet!!! Who cares what it looks like on pictures? Seriously. Anyway. This one DOES photograph well and looks adorable! He's lucky he's been adopted by someone who obviously cares about animals, and he'll have everything he needs!
That's so crazy to me! I think darker color dogs are the cutest!!
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Black kitties have a hard time getting adopted too -- for superstitious reasons. My black kitty Sammy IS very hard to photograph (this dog looks amazing, though). Also, what kind of idiots don't spay their doggie??
Especially when it can get done at no cost to the owner.
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Different-I do not think that word means what you think it means. Bored Panda headlines are getting awfully clickbaity not to mention celebrity publicity stunts aren't what this site is supposed to be for!
They don't mean they don't photograph well at the owners home, they mean that when they are trying at the shelter to get a photo to post of the dark animal (cat or dog) the lighting isn't great and their dark coats don't tend to show as well, the animal looks scruffier or dirtier or what have you. I've seen it time and time again, a great online photo of an adoptable pet makes all the difference in a lot of interest and a new home or the too long wait and the small room instead
Photos aside, don't people seeking to adopt just visit the shelter and pick the one they are drawn to? So I am just a bit surprised that a photo would make soo much difference.
Not necessarily, some may go see a shelter that is quite far away, so they research beforehand the pets they have available for adoption. Even if they do "browse" once they get there, if they decide to, they still likely have their hearts set on one particular pet they saw online. It's just a theory, though, I could be wrong
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Black is beautiful and expensive!...dont they know that?like black pearls.i also adopted a black cat & named him barak he's very sweet & cuddly.he's always the first one to greet me as soon as I arrive home.
Those little speckled paws! Gorgeous, and lucky pup to have found a good home. Huge shame about the owners of the mum refusing to get her spayed though - there will most likely be more pups in the future as a consequence, who will also have to find homes.
I can't wrap my head around people NOT wanting to adopt this dog. He's so freaking adorable. He looks like such a sweetie pie
He looks so loving in all of these photos! I wish you the best life, Momo!
That dog's head tilt game is on point! Lucky little boy <3
WTG Hillary!!!! you rock for taking in this super cutie pie!!!!
There is no need to lie to people about this kinda stuff that dog is so adorable and usually the runt is the one with the most cuteness
My cat Nightshade only doesn't look good in photos in because the house has the lights off most of the time and she likes to hide sometimes
"dogs with darker coats generally get adopted less than others, because they don’t photograph as well." WHAT? Look at these photos, what says "doesn't photograph well" in these photos. What a stupid reason not to adopt him.
Same with black cats, although with the cats it's usually superstition. Black animals in general are not adopted as often.
Load More Replies... They photograph less well?! OMG. A dog is not an Instagram accessory, it's a pet!!! Who cares what it looks like on pictures? Seriously. Anyway. This one DOES photograph well and looks adorable! He's lucky he's been adopted by someone who obviously cares about animals, and he'll have everything he needs!
That's so crazy to me! I think darker color dogs are the cutest!!
Load More Replies... Black kitties have a hard time getting adopted too -- for superstitious reasons. My black kitty Sammy IS very hard to photograph (this dog looks amazing, though). Also, what kind of idiots don't spay their doggie??
Especially when it can get done at no cost to the owner.
Load More Replies... Different-I do not think that word means what you think it means. Bored Panda headlines are getting awfully clickbaity not to mention celebrity publicity stunts aren't what this site is supposed to be for!
They don't mean they don't photograph well at the owners home, they mean that when they are trying at the shelter to get a photo to post of the dark animal (cat or dog) the lighting isn't great and their dark coats don't tend to show as well, the animal looks scruffier or dirtier or what have you. I've seen it time and time again, a great online photo of an adoptable pet makes all the difference in a lot of interest and a new home or the too long wait and the small room instead
Photos aside, don't people seeking to adopt just visit the shelter and pick the one they are drawn to? So I am just a bit surprised that a photo would make soo much difference.
Not necessarily, some may go see a shelter that is quite far away, so they research beforehand the pets they have available for adoption. Even if they do "browse" once they get there, if they decide to, they still likely have their hearts set on one particular pet they saw online. It's just a theory, though, I could be wrong
Load More Replies... Black is beautiful and expensive!...dont they know that?like black pearls.i also adopted a black cat & named him barak he's very sweet & cuddly.he's always the first one to greet me as soon as I arrive home.
Those little speckled paws! Gorgeous, and lucky pup to have found a good home. Huge shame about the owners of the mum refusing to get her spayed though - there will most likely be more pups in the future as a consequence, who will also have to find homes.
I can't wrap my head around people NOT wanting to adopt this dog. He's so freaking adorable. He looks like such a sweetie pie
He looks so loving in all of these photos! I wish you the best life, Momo!
That dog's head tilt game is on point! Lucky little boy <3
WTG Hillary!!!! you rock for taking in this super cutie pie!!!!
There is no need to lie to people about this kinda stuff that dog is so adorable and usually the runt is the one with the most cuteness
My cat Nightshade only doesn't look good in photos in because the house has the lights off most of the time and she likes to hide sometimes
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