ATLANTA — It's a homecoming for Miss Peaches, a dog rescued in Atlanta who took the internet by storm!
In a new Instagram video from Miss Peaches run by Dave Portnoy, the Barstool President announced the now famous pup would be the guest of honor at LifeLine Animal Project's Good Human Awards gala, which honors Atlanta leaders in animal welfare.
Barstool Owner Dave Portnoy put a peach-colored frilled gown on the pup to represent her name In the video.
Portnoy adopted Miss Peaches in Atlanta on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.
The Atlanta rescue shelter that saved Miss Peaches, LifeLine Animal Project, is now reaping the reward of Portnoy's adoption. After his new pup gained fame online, followers of Barstool Sports pleaded to Portnoy for Miss Peaches merchandise.
Portnoy launched a merch line for his new dog on Feb. 17, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta, where they have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.
LifeLine rescued Miss Peaches and 26 other dogs from neglect, breeding and hoarding in Atlanta, Portnoy said.
She was introduced to the world on Portnoy's social media on Feb. 14, when he posted the video of the first moments he met Miss Peaches while picking her up from an employee at LifeLife in Atlanta.
More about Miss Peaches story
She originally came into the shelter named Dubai when she was in their Fulton County Animal Services location. She came in from a neglectful situation, where she had patches of hair missing, itchy skin and multiple litters of puppies.
In less than three weeks, Miss Peaches was healing alongside foster dogs Lana and Chestnut. Portnoy was connected to Miss Peaches' foster family, and the rest, they say, is history.
Fans were even joking in Dave Portnoy's Instagram comments once he started posting his usual content, saying they wanted less of him and more of Miss Peaches.
Watch more about her story below.
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Editors note: This article previously said Dave Portnoy was holding the gala but has now been updated based on information from LifeLine LifeLine Animal Project.
