Chicago canine became less of a hound dog, and more of a stuck-at-the-pound dog
Chicago canine became less of a hound dog, and more of a stuck-at-the-pound dog
Elvis was the only pup not adopted at a shelter event in Chicago. After a local media blitz he's found a home, and half of the couple who took him in is a former Elvis impersonator.
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "HOUND DOG")
ELVIS PRESLEY: (Singing) You ain't nothing but a hound dog.
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep.
A Chicago canine became less of a hound dog and more of a stuck-at-the-pound dog. Elvis was the only pup not adopted at an event at the Anti-Cruelty Society shelter. So there was a local media blitz, and one-half of the couple who then took him in is a former Elvis impersonator. I'm sure they'll (singing) love him tender.
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