A puppy so desperate for love has been smiling at everyone who visits his shelter in the hope somebody will take him home.
Little Burreaux was picked up by an animal control centre before ending up at Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana for rehoming.
Wanting to take full advantage of his new opportunity, the adorable pooch came up with a plan to charm everybody who stopped by his cage.
He was one of three siblings to have been brought to the Humane Society by director Courtney Wingate, after she spotted the eight-week-old dog smiling at her during her visit to the control centre.
She named the pups after three Louisiana State University Football players - Burreaux, Joe and O.
A rescue worker from the Humane Society said: "Burreaux came to us from Caddo Animal Control with his two siblings.
"He is active, playful and so sweet. He is the runt of the bunch. We have even started teaching him how to play fetch."
Before they could be adopted, the trio had to undergo a routine check-up at the vets and although everything came back positive, the black labrador fell ill shortly after he arrived back at the Humane Society.
The rescue worker added: "Our sweet little Burreaux has parvo! We thought it was only hookworms, but tested positive for parvo.
"He is at our vet now being monitored with fluids, antibiotics and anti-nausea meds and will stay there until he is doing better."
Thankfully, the grinning pooch made a speedy recovery and was soon adopted by a couple who couldn't resist his pearly whites.
His brother and sister also secured their own homes.
Celebrating his adoption, the rescue worker said: "Happy life Burreaux! Our sweet smiling boy who became social media viral with his grin has found his forever!"
Social media users soon flooded the Humane Society's page with their well wishes to Burreaux and his new family, urging him to "keep smiling".
One user said: "It warms my heart that this sweet pup now has a forever home. Hope the family enjoys. Many blessings for years to come."
While another added: "Congratulations to you all! Have a awesome life together. Keep smiling, sweet boy."
A third said: "Please take good care of Burreaux. He's a sweetie who needs a good home and a lot of love. Thank you."
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