Pound Puppies Coloring Book

Pound Puppies is a brand of toys in the form of plush dogs, which were designed to promote the adoption of animals from shelters and emphasize the value of friendship between people and animals. Pound Puppies toys were popular in the 1980s and 1990s and became very popular as companions for children. Later, the brand also saw television adaptations, with an animated series bearing the same title.

Information

1. Origins: The Pound Puppies brand was created in the 1980s by the Tonka company, which released plush puppy-shaped dogs with elongated eyes and large ears.
2. Popularity of toys: Pound Puppies plush dogs have gained immense popularity as cuddly toys and companions for children, as well as conveying the message of adopting animals from shelters.
3. Animated series: In the 1980s there was an animated series of the same name, which told the adventures of a group of dogs from the Pound Puppies Foundation, who tried to find homes for animals from shelters.
4. Comics: Pound Puppies also received adaptations in the form of comic books, which depicted similar stories about animal adoption and friendship between humans and dogs.
5. Adoption message: The Pound Puppies brand aimed to highlight the importance of adopting animals from shelters and emphasized the responsible treatment of animals and the creation of lasting bonds between people and their four-legged friends.
6. New incarnation: In 2010, the brand was reactivated by Hasbro, and lived to see a new version of the animated series aired from 2010-2013.
7. Characters and personalities: In both the original series and the new version, each of the plush Pound Puppies had unique traits and personalities, giving them character.
8. Educational value: Pound Puppies, both in the form of toys and the series, had an educational dimension, teaching children responsibility, empathy and care for animals.
9. Charitable activities: In an effort to promote the adoption of animals from shelters, the Pound Puppies brand has also been involved in charity events for animals and animal-related organizations.
10. Sentimental value: For many people, Pound Puppies have a lot of sentimental value, reminding them of their childhood and the message associated with caring for animals.

Trivia

1. Inspiration from the shelter: The idea for Pound Puppies was born when one of Tonka's employees visited an animal shelter and saw how difficult it was to find homes for unwanted dogs. That's where the concept of plush dogs looking for guardians came from.
2. Toy of the Year Award: In 1985, the original plush Pound Puppies won the prestigious "Toy of the Year" award from the Toy Industry Association.
3. Slogan "The Huggable Puppies That You Rescue and Adopt".: The slogan perfectly conveyed the message of the Pound Puppies brand, focusing on adoption and doggie rescue.
4. Emission in Poland: The original animated series Pound Puppies was broadcast in Poland under the title "Puppies of Alaska" in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
5. Variety of characters: In the TV series and animated version, each of the plush dogs had its own unique personality and story, which made them more appealing to viewers.
6. Continuation in comics: Pound Puppies also gained popularity in the form of comic books, which depicted the further adventures of the dogs in the form of illustrated stories.
7. Reactivation in 2010: In 2010, the brand was reactivated by Hasbro, and the animated series hit small screens again, attracting the attention of a new generation of children.
8. Similarity to purebred dogs: In the original series of toys, each plush pooch had the distinctive features of a particular breed of dog, adding to their authenticity.
9. Moving stories: In the animated series, stories related to adoption were often moving, with characters trying to help dogs find loving caretakers.
10. Revivals and adaptations: The Pound Puppies brand has seen many revivals, adaptations and different versions, which testifies to the lasting impact and popularity of the concept.