"Pound Puppies" is a toy line created by Tonka in the 1980s, featuring plush stuffed dog dolls with floppy ears and droopy eyes, available in various colors. This toy line inspired an animated TV special, two TV series, and a feature film. The toys came with an adoption certificate and were designed to be lovable and huggable. The brand achieved significant commercial success, with sales exceeding $1 billion by 2002.
There was also an animated children's TV series titled "Pound Puppies" that aired starting in 2010. This series revolves around a group of dogs who operate secretly to find homes for puppies and dogs in a shelter, under the motto "A pup for every person, and a person for every pup." The show features the Pound Puppies team using a secret underground facility to find owners for dogs, highlighting themes of rescue and adoption.
In summary, "Pound Puppies" refers both to a classic line of plush toys and the related media franchise focused on dog rescue and adoption themes.
