By Kevin Smith
In a tale of resilience and hope, Elvis, the sole dog left without a home after an adoption event in Chicago, has finally found his happy ending. Despite the initial setback, the Anti-Cruelty Society’s “Fall in Love” event, where numerous animals found forever homes, left Elvis returning to the shelter without a family.
A poignant photo posted on Facebook on Nov. 14 depicted Elvis as the only occupant in a room filled with vacant kennels. Fortunately, news of his predicament spread quickly, and just two days later, the shelter happily announced that Elvis’s adoption was pending.
Elvis, a sweet 3-year-old, had been brought in by the Field Services team as a stray dog with a limp. Further examination revealed a fractured pelvis, leading to therapy and care during his 132 days at the River North shelter. Despite the likelihood of arthritis as he ages, Elvis’s infectious smile and affectionate personality captured the hearts of his new family.
Described as a story of resilience and perseverance, Elvis’s journey underscores the transformative power of compassion for those in need. His adoptive family had been patiently waiting for the right time to welcome a dog into their lives, and upon seeing Elvis on the news, they felt it was fate.
One of his new dads, Loren, a former Elvis impersonator, plans to maintain the iconic name. The couple, described as “head over heels in love” with their new family member, has prepared a cozy home with a dog bed and an abundance of toys for Elvis.
As they bid Elvis farewell, one of his dads aptly stated, “When no one else wanted him, we found him. We’re all a bunch of misfits.” This heartwarming conclusion emphasizes the profound impact of love, compassion, and second chances for our four-legged friends like Elvis.
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