New Owner of Dog Adopted After 5 Years in a Shelter Says They Were 'Destined' to Be Together

'It was love at first sight,' says the new owner

To raise awareness for the adoptable dog, he was the subject of social media campaigns and plastered on billboards — where his new owner, Jordan Nussbaum first saw Merrick’s lovable face.

“It was love at first sight,” Nussbaum, who adopted the dog along with his girlfriend Amy, told the station. “What they wanted was … someone without kids who had a lot of energy to keep up with him because he’s a large dog.”“Our sweet boy Merrick has been ADOPTED after living with us for 5 years ❤️,” the shelter

. “Merrick found his perfect match—his new mom and dad, Jordan and Amy, are everything he has wished for and more! We could not be more happy, excited, proud, or thankful to everyone who shared his story.”

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