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This Boy and His Dog Had Been Separated For 5 Years. Then Make-A-Wish Stepped In.

Written by: Lisa Bernier

September 30, 2014

Five years ago, Francisco Beltran had to leave his best friend, Popelle, with relatives in Mexico.

Three years later, after the 10-year-old boy was diagnosed with leukemia, Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteers and two states worked five months in order to make Francisco’s wish come true: getting Popelle back home.

Image via KULR 8 News
Image via KULR 8 News

Up to the very last minute, his family kept him in the dark about Popelle’s return, not wanting to get his hopes up as the pooch traveled from Mexico. They even told him they were taking him to the airport to meet an Uncle. However, when they got to the airport and Francisco saw all the volunteers in Make-A-Wish shirts, the jig was up.

Image via KULR 8 News
Image via KULR 8 News

Once Popelle was let out of his kennel, all it took was a sniff of Francisco’s shirt, and the pup recognized his pal!

Not only were the two reunited, Petco gave the two a $500 shopping spree, plus a free grooming, enabling Francisco to spoil his best bud all he wanted.

Image via KULR 8 News
Image via KULR 8 News

Hoomans, thanks for pulling out all the stops to get these two friends back where they belonged: together.

KULR-8 Television, Billings, MT

Featured Image via Sarah Gordon, Tri-City Herald

h/t to Tri-City Herald and KULR 8 News

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Written by: Lisa Bernier

September 30, 2014

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