The Adorable Puppies Melting Hearts Backstage at the #iHeartFestival

Everyone will hear about the amazing musicians performing at this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival, but what they might not know is that there are some very special animals hanging out backstage - puppies up for adoption, many of which that were displaced by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.

The dogs are there thanks to the LovePup Foundation, the brainchild of Johnjay and Rich Show co-host Johnjay Van Es, who started the organization to make sure every rescue dog has a loving and caring home. 

Here's a little bit more about the cutest things at this year's event:

Yoda - Not only does this cutie look like the wise Jedi, he also loves watching Star Wars. That's not all Yoda is a fan of - crunchy food, belly rubs and furry toys make him happy. Baths... not so much. 

Elvis - Elvis could spend hours motionless if someone is scratching his ears but if you start playing with him, he'll perk right up, tail wagging.  

Ebony - This cuddly black Lab is as sweet as she looks. Give her your lap and she'll lay on it all day. She loves other animals and can often be found binge-watching shows on Netflix. 

Pawson - Country singer Kelsea Ballerini named this lovable pup who enjoys belly rubs and back massages. Don't be thrown off by the wrinkles on his forehead, Pawson isn't even three months old yet. His favorite TV show is The Big Bang Theory

Furby - Gently brush Furby's fur and she'll be yours for life. She adores cookies and will always be on her best behavior if it means she might get a treat. 

Elsie - Named for her resemblance to a cow, Elsie is a fan of soft blankets and chew toys. Her favorite former member of One Direction is Harry Styles

Princess Jessica - Kelsea Ballerini also named this pup, who fell asleep in her arms. It's no surprise she took the doze - one of Princess Jessica's favorite things to do is nap! She also loves to be softly stroked and appreciates the music of Taylor Swift

While some of the animals at the event have already been adopted by the presenters and performers who saw them backstage, there are others who are still looking for their forever home, and LovePup has 40 more coming up from the hard hit Virgin Islands to find placements as well. 

Learn more and see photos of what could be your future pet here

Photo Credit: Dave Basner for iHeartRadio


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