American freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy accomplished his main mission from the Sochi Olympics when he brought home the silver medal.
Now, his other mission can be checked off the list -- the group of Sochi stray dogs he pledged to adopt and bring home have made it to America!
While it took some time to get the puppy paperwork in order, apparently all the paws have been dotted and the tails crossed, and now Kenworthy's adorably furry pals are en route to Denver.
Though there is one sad note: One of the pups (named "Sochi") didn't make the trip, as relayed by photographer Robin MacDonald, a pal of Kenworthy's who stayed in Russia to ensure the dogs' safe passage.
Ahhh I'm so excited!!! ? RT @robindmacdonald: One last family nap before the big move to a new life. Bye @Sochi2014! pic.twitter.com/8keCl9eHQW
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) March 11, 2014
puppy love is real to puppies. pic.twitter.com/krauCUPjOg
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) February 11, 2014
No words can explain what has happened here, good bye little guy, we will miss you. ❤️?? Heading home on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/uAm8Naj2E0
— Robin Macdonald (@robindmacdonald) March 9, 2014
@OlgaShapovalova she died, they refused to let me bring her to get treatment.
— Robin Macdonald (@robindmacdonald) March 9, 2014
Here are pictures documenting Jake, Rosa, Mishka, Mom, and Stryder's travels:
Good thing that Jake has VIP status or this would not have been possible this morning What a boss! Thanks @aeroflot pic.twitter.com/FfOjT6WqR5
— Robin Macdonald (@robindmacdonald) March 12, 2014
Ahhh I'm so excited!!! ? RT @robindmacdonald: One last family nap before the big move to a new life. Bye @Sochi2014! pic.twitter.com/8keCl9eHQW
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) March 11, 2014
Ladies & Gentlemen, I introduce to you my elite team of travel companions! See you in Denver everyone! @HumaneSociety pic.twitter.com/2jt3yBhgJ8
— Robin Macdonald (@robindmacdonald) March 10, 2014
