Neydog Junior, Cãosemiro and Vini Dog Jr.: Dog adoption campaign is inspired by the World Cup In the midst of the Brazilian team's preparation for the World Cup, an animal adoption campaign in Minas Gerais decided to take to the field in a different way: with dogs dressed as players and names inspired by football idols. To attract public attention, the pets participated in a themed photo shoot and were given nicknames such as Neydog Junior, Cãosemiro, Vini Dog Jr., Leonel Dog and Caramelo Ronaldo (see video above). ✅Click here to follow the g1 MG channel on WhatsApp The action is part of Vale's Me Leva Pra Casa program and aims to encourage the responsible adoption of rescued animals (see below how to adopt). Currently, 215 animals are available for adoption through the program, 174 dogs and 41 cats. Since 2019, the initiative has found a new home for 577 animals, 399 dogs and 178 cats. Dogs that participated in the photo shoot for adoption Photo: Vale How to adopt Those interested can find out about the animals available on the Me Leva Pra Casa program page, where photos, behavioral characteristics, size and other information about each pet are available. The adoption process includes filling out an interest form, interviews carried out remotely and specialized support. Adoption can be done by residents of any state in the country. According to Vale, adopters receive veterinary support and monitoring during the first six months after the animal arrives at its new home. In some cases, transporting the pet to the new guardian's city can also be paid for by the company. READ ALSO 2026 World Cup: review memes from the opening of Shakira, Labubu and RBD Cãoxinha, pet wine and cat adoption: how coffee created by a teenager became a point for animals 'The best decision of my life' Resident of Belo Horizonte, Lorena Moreira adopted the dog Chacha through the program and says that the experience transformed her routine. "Adopting Chacha was the best decision of my life, without exaggeration. When I saw her for the first time, it felt like a reunion. And, with the World Cup approaching, I'm very excited to watch the games alongside her", she says. According to her, the dog already has a guaranteed place in Brazil's fans. "Chacha loves to stay on my lap while I watch series and films on the sofa, so she will be the perfect partner for the fans. We will spend this World Cup together", he says. See the most viewed videos from g1 Minas: