The Sochi puppy Olympics are heating up

Published Feb. 18, 2014 1:47 p.m. ET

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Lindsey Jacobellis and Gus Kenworthy have been leading the charge in adopting stray dogs from Sochi.

Now, members of USA's hockey team are joining in on the fun.

Family hotel mascot! Couple stray dogs have been cleaned up and adopted by players. pic.twitter.com/uRXTlGALKI
— Ryan Miller (@RyanMiller3039) February 18, 2014

David Backes and Kevin Shattenkirk are some of the guys working with officials to bring home a few more pups.

Meet Sochi Jack and Sochi Junior with @dbackes42 and @shattdeuces during the @Sochi2014 with @USOlympic. pic.twitter.com/FFOW3t2hlR
— Athletes For Animals (@A4A_org) February 18, 2014

Backes even asked Kenworthy for some help and Kelli Stack wanted in on the action.

@dbackes42 @guskenworthy I'd love to know too! I want to bring one home!
— Kelli Stack (@kstack16) February 17, 2014

Maybe the US Olympic committee should book a charter flight for all of the dogs.