"We had asked about Leopold a couple times this week and they kept saying, 'He's not available, he's not available,' so we really just came here to check it out," said Peter, who lives not far down the road in West Springfield.
Their heart still set on Leopold, imagine the range of emotions that swirled through the Kellys when they showed up at Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Fairfax Station, Va., on Saturday only to be told that a couple was already there seeing him.
"We didn't think we would be going home with a dog today [Saturday], honestly," Peter said.
Luck however, was on their side. The couple initially looking at Leopold decided to pass on him.
Not only were the Kellys able to leave the adoption center with the dog they fell in love with online, but they also adopted Leopold on a day that the Washington Capitals' Caps Canines cared for by Olde Towne Pet Resort crew was present and giving memberships to all adopted dogs.