A dog named Elvis, the only puppy left in the shelter after an adoption, finally found his forever home with an owner who happened to have once worked as an Elvis Presley impersonator.
The gray-and-white spotted American bulldog was the only dog of 61 pets not adopted at the Anti-Cruelty Society animal shelter’s “Fall in Love” adoption event in Chicago last weekend.
Since then, Elvis’ photo has been circulating with hundreds of people on social media in hopes of finding his forever home – with 76 news stations across the country sharing his story.
The shelter announced the good news on Facebook on Friday, saying, “His adopters had been waiting for the right time to welcome a dog into their family, and once they saw Elvis on the news, they couldn’t deny it was was fate.’
Loren, a former Elvis impersonator, and his partner are now ‘head over heels in love’ with their new family member.
A dog named Elvis, the only puppy left at the shelter after an adoption, has finally found his forever home with an owner who once worked as an Elvis Presley impersonator
Since then, his photo has circulated on social media in hopes that he will find his forever home, with 76 news stations across the country sharing Elvis’ story.
The shelter announced the good news on Facebook on Friday: “His adopters had been waiting for the right time to welcome a dog into their family, and once they saw Elvis on the news, they couldn’t deny it was fate ‘
“Loren is a dedicated ACS supporter and has hosted many of ACS’ fundraising events as Chicago’s fabulous drag queen, Debbie Fox! We couldn’t be happier for Elvis, who finally got his happily ever after!’ the shelter added.
Loren’s partner Drew said: ‘When no one else wanted him, we found him. We’re all a bunch of misfits.’
The shelter’s first post after the adoption sparked a wave of support in the comments.
“Elvis is the only dog who did not find a home during our Fall in Love adoption event. He met many potential adopters, but unfortunately was not adopted,” the post said.
The shelter called on the public to help in the search for Elvis, who they described as a “3-year-old meatball with the craziest personality and a giant who smiles in every room he enters,” a loving family.
Elvis originally arrived at the shelter as a stray with a pelvic fracture, which eventually healed with care.
While Elvis’ fracture healed, the shelter says he is prone to arthritis.
That didn’t thwart the countless people who fought to adopt the dog after his story came out.
Elvis originally arrived at the shelter as a stray dog with a broken pelvis that eventually healed with care
After his story broke, hundreds of people expressed their support on social media and urged someone to adopt the sweet pooch
The gray-and-white spotted American bulldog was the only dog of 61 pets not adopted at the Anti-Cruelty Society animal shelter’s “Fall in Love” adoption event in Chicago last weekend
Hundreds expressed their support on social media, urging someone to adopt the sweet pup.
“He’ll be mine, I’ll take him home!” one commented.
Another wrote: ‘He looks like the best boy! Your people are coming, Elvis!’
‘He’s absolutely adorable! How is he not adopted! Shared and prayed for the perfect forever home for this precious, handsome boy as soon as possible,” wrote another.
Those who followed Elvis’ journey were ecstatic to hear the news that he had found his home.
‘Great fit! Elvis, you’re going to be spoiled rotten like it was meant to be!!!’
‘What a great story! The beginning of many wonderful memories, I’m sure. Enjoy him!’
In September, data showed that euthanasia rates at U.S. animal shelters reached a three-year high — with the number of euthanized dogs rising by as much as 37 percent in six months due to rising costs of living and post-pandemic buyer’s remorse .
In September, data showed that euthanasia rates at U.S. animal shelters reached a three-year high — with the number of euthanized dogs rising by as much as 37 percent in six months due to rising costs of living and post-pandemic buyer’s remorse .
Animal shelters in the United States are struggling to cope with a huge influx of unwanted pets, forcing them to euthanize 51,000 dogs in the first six months of this year.
While the pandemic saw an increase in the number of people wanting to own a pet, the return to normal life led to a reckoning for some.
Fewer animals were neutered during the pandemic as veterinarians closed their offices, increasing the number of strays.
Rising inflation over the past year has put pressure on household finances, leaving some pet owners unable to afford the upkeep of their animals and forcing others to move to smaller homes.
The number of animals handed over to shelters has reached a three-year high, but that hasn’t been matched by an increase in the number of people wanting new pets.
The result is a 37 percent increase, year over year, in the number of dogs placed in shelters between January and July, according to new data first reported by Axios.