Doug the Pug launches foundation to help sick kids

The internet's favorite pug is launching the Doug the Pug Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at individually helping sick children and their families. 

Officially launched on Giving Tuesday by Doug the Pug's humans, Leslie Mosier, 28, and husband Rob Chianelli, 33, the Doug the Pug Foundation "will work to bring joy and needed support outside of treatment to children and their families battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses." 

Doug, who is hugely popular among children and anyone in need of a good smile, is a legit internet superstar, with over 18 million followers across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. With a merch store stocked with pug-related goodies and an array of celebrity collabs and endorsements, Doug the Pug has gone from cute viral Instagram pup dressed in topical outfits to one of the most successful animal brands on the internet.  Read more...

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