Sports reporter and animal lover Amanda Balionis just shared an adorable update on her Instagram. She’s fostering a sweet pup named Manny, and he’s looking for his forever home.
Amanda described Manny as “a brown cow in dog form” and judging by the video, he’s as cute and cuddly as can be. She picked him up recently from @nishanimals, a rescue group that helps dogs in need.
Here’s what we know about Manny:
- He’s 2 years old
- House-trained
- Loves kids, adults, and other dogs
- Super active but also loves to cuddle
Amanda is now asking her followers to help find Manny a loving family. She wrote, “Let’s find this sweet boy a family ASAP 🙌 Tag a friend, share, or DM for info!” using hashtags like #adoptmanny and #adoptdontshop to spread the word.
This isn’t surprising from Amanda – her bio says, “There is very little that sports, coffee & dogs can’t fix,” and she’s also the founder of @puppiesandgolf, a nonprofit connecting rescue dogs with loving homes.
If you or someone you know is looking to adopt a dog, Manny might be the perfect match for you. Follow Amanda at @balionis to watch more of Manny’s journey, and maybe help him find the happy home he deserves.

