Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning adopted a two-pound rescue puppy in Mississippi last week.

The puppy was rescued from the Neshoba County Fair, where it was kept in a “garbage bag or tied with a rope around her neck (too tight), covered in fleas and infected with intestinal parasites,” according to a Facebook post by the Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi.

After getting a vet checkup and being cleaned up by the shelter, the puppy was visited by Manning’s family, who decided to adopt her.

“She is now a Manning and will live life large with this superstar family,” the shelter wrote on Facebook.

Manning played 18 years in the NFL, winning two Super Bowls. He retired from the NFL after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos in 2016 but still lives in the Denver area.

“What else can you say about Peyton Manning except to say that he is a great American, a great human being and a great football player,” a fan commented on the shelter’s post.

“Class act for certain. I can’t think of one thing to dislike about Peyton. Keep up the good work rescuing animals that need a better life.”

Inspired by Manning’s adoption, a generous donor has decided to match all donations made to the Animal Rescue Fund of MS during an 18-day period in August (18 is the jersey number Manning wore while in the NFL). Donations can be made ont he shelter’s website, www.arfms.org.

The no-kill shelter houses nearly 300 animals.

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