The couple made their rounds asking people at the gas station if the 7-month-old pup belonged to them, but there were no takers.

The geneticist recognized the syndrome from photos in textbooks but had never actually seen it in real life.

But when Hollie opened up the gift on Christmas Day, she received quite the shock when she realized what was inside one of the inner compartments.

Rocco was visibly neglected, left outside without water or shelter and wearing a harness too small for his body.

For years, de Souza would leave her home each night around 9 p.m., walk to an empty lot near her house, and wait for the dog to arrive.

So the two lovebirds opened up the mysterious wedding gift and pulled out a letter.

Clark was about to grab the cash from her purse when she was told that the good Samaritan had already paid for it all.

Still, he could’t believe this was truly his reality.

Whether it was in the blazing heat of the summer months or the cold, bitter winter weather, Booker was always there after a long day of work.

The family was overjoyed and grateful that this thief had a change of heart.