“This adorable 5 month old bully breed is currently spending time with a foster family after being rescued from the city pound but will be available for adoption in a couple of weeks. While in foster, he’s learning how to be a puppy, getting lots of cuddles, and working on training. Keep an eye out for him at http://bit.ly/PAWSAdopt.”

The original video had been posted by Herbie’s foster mom Amanda Robles.  Since posting it, the video has been liked over 150,000 times, and shared over 300,000 times.  Talk about your instant celebrity!
PAWS Chicago spokesperson Sarah McDonald said that Herbie had to be placed in foster upon rescue, because he picked up a nasty case of dog flu.  Housing him with all of the other dogs would be a danger, as it’s quite easily transmitted from dog to dog in tight quarters.

“What makes it so difficult for shelters is, it’s so contagious for other dogs,” McDonald said.