HOUSTON -- The campaign started through social media, but a local television broadcast helped return Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus' dogs to him.
Last Thursday, Mercilus tweeted that his dogs were missing.
My dogs Rocky & Princess are missing. If you are down near Pearland I'd appreciate you keeping ur eyes open for them pic.twitter.com/sqGzEjVfrB
Last Friday, Mercilus said his dogs were still gone.
I truly appreciate all the RTs and well wishes. We are still looking for Rocky and Princess but have some leads. You guys are awesomeud83dudc4cud83cudffe
— Whitney Mercilus (@Merci380) May 27, 2016
Then later that same day, he was informed the dogs were safe.