The dog and the boy look proud of each other
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What got the shelter staff was that he didn’t just want the cutest dog, he asked careful questions about how to keep Waylon healthy and safe. Nine years old.
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When nine-year-old Cai walked into a Texas animal shelter, he was not dressed like a kid heading out to look at dogs. He was dressed like a boy attending the most important day of his life. A sharp, shimmering gold suit.
When someone asked him why, his answer was simple. This was a special occasion. He was about to meet his first ever dog.
Inside the shelter, Cai locked eyes with Waylon, a big, goofy, gentle pit bull who had been waiting for someone to choose him for ninety-five long days. For Cai, it was love at first sight.
Shelter staff were stunned by him. Rather than just pointing at the cutest dog, this nine-year-old asked careful, thoughtful questions about how to keep Waylon healthy and safe. He was not just adopting a pet. He was taking on a best friend.
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And that is exactly what Waylon became. The two are now completely inseparable, attached like velcro, with Waylon greeting Cai with a giant hug every single day when he gets home from school.
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Cai has even started sharing what he has learned online, gently encouraging people not to fear dogs like his just because of their breed.
Cai said: Some people are scared of Waylon because he’s a pit bull. I just wish for people not to be scared of him. Love him like I do.
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A boy in a gold suit, and the dog who waited ninety-five days for him. Some occasions really are worth dressing up for