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Boy Was Saving Up To Buy Puppy, Grandma Asks Him To Close His Eyes & Stretch His Arms

By: Kelli Brinegar
Kelli Brinegar uses her storytelling skills and nose for research to help pet parents better understand their cats and dogs. In her lifetime, she’s opened her home to more than thirty furry friends.Read more
| October 2, 2026
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6-year-old Xander Mellor from Springfield, Illinois, had been saving up for the past 18-months to buy a puppy. When Natalie Ellenburg came home from work, he would politely ask her for the change she had on her and deposit it in his savings jar.

 

Image/Story Source Credit: Caters Clips via YouTube Video

 

Xander had stopped buying sweets and delicious things because he wanted a puppy of his own. When his grandparents heard about his charming quest, they decided to pay him a visit to make his wish come true!

 

Image/Story Source Credit: Caters Clips via YouTube Video

 

In this video, Xander happily runs out of the house as soon as he sees his grandparents’ car. Grandma asks him to close his eyes and stretch his hands out for a “present” as he approaches the vehicle door.

The boy is ‘all smiles’ as he waits for Grandma’s present, but his eyes open in absolute shock when he sees a cute little puppy placed in his arms!

 

Image/Story Source Credit: Caters Clips via YouTube Video

 

Xander tried to smile gratefully for Grandma but he couldn’t contain his emotions for long. The overwhelmed kid ends up crying happy tears as he adorably holds his cherished puppy. We wish Xander many joyful and adventurous years as he makes memories with his furry buddy!

 

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