A Man Waited Outside A Shelter For Hours For One Who Stole His Heart.
Have you waited outside an Apple store to get a new day the moment it releases from the store? Or have you waited hours outside a store on Black Friday to get to the store first and be one of the first to buy the items you wanted? If you have, you can understand the rush and thrill you feel when you are finally ready to get what you want before anyone else. This story is about a man who waited long for what he loved most.
Have you heard of love at first sight?
The Palm Springs Animal Shelter in California was the scene of a heartwarming adoption story recently when a man camped out for five hours to ensure he would be the first to adopt a beautiful border collie puppy named Elliot. First, people found Elliot as a stray, placing him in a foster home, where he made a big impression on the foster’s neighbor, Dr. Brian Eberhart.
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Anthony Mercurio of the shelter said that Dr. Eberhart had fallen in love with Elliot before he was available for adoption and was determined to give him a forever home. When the adoption day arrived, Dr. Eberhart arrived at the shelter early, setting camp outside with a folding chair and a book. He was determined to be the first one through the doors when they opened.
Waiting for hours for a puppy
Mercurio said that he was there from around 8 am to 1 pm when they opened. They saw his lounge setup outside and just had to talk to him and found out he was there to ensure he could adopt Elliot.
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Other people came to the shelter that morning but left once they found out it opened at 1 pm. Dr. Eberhart, however, stayed until the doors opened and were the first to adopt Elliot. Mercurio said that Elliot acted like he was being reunited with an old friend, and it was obvious to them that there was a match.
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Watch the moment when Dr. Eberhart adopted Elliot HERE.
Elliot’s life with Dr. Eberhart
That day, Dr. Eberhart gave Elliot a new name, “Leo,” and they returned home together. Dr. Eberhart and Leo have since become inseparable and have documented their adventures together on TikTok.
Watch how the two buddies spend their time together in a TikTok HERE.
Videos show the two of them snuggling, playing, and relaxing together, and Dr. Eberhart has said that “life is good” with his new best friend by his side. This adoption story is a testament to some people’s love and dedication to their pets. It’s clear that Dr. Eberhart loves Leo profoundly and will provide him with a happy and loving home for the rest of his life.
