Some people say that less is more, but not 7-year-old Caleb. That’s why he made a jumbo-sized wish to be the honorary owner of an elephant.
Caleb, who is being treated for leukemia, has always wanted a pachyderm pal. But since elephants are less-than-ideal house pets, the best way for him to get his wish was to adopt an elephant. Wish granters from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma found an Asian elephant and arranged for Caleb to be his honorary owner.
The boy and his elephant bonded quickly over Caleb’s offerings of strawberries and donuts. After the two met, they were ready for a party to celebrate their friendship. Caleb introduced the elephant to his guests during a fun-filled wish party, complete with clowns, pony rides and tasty barbecue.
The elephant added some of his own fun to the celebration, showing off his sports and musical talents: He swatted a soccer ball around and played the harmonica with his trunk.
As the honorary owner, Caleb can visit the elephant at the sanctuary whenever he likes. After he had his wish granted in June, Caleb eagerly planned to bring more strawberries and donuts, plus some peanuts to feast on.
“I think we may have created a monster!” wrote Caleb’s mother, Shanna, to the Make-A-Wish Foundation after the wish.
Shanna said the experience was everything Caleb anticipated.
“The wish team did a terrific and spectacular job with a difficult wish,” she wrote. “We would not change anything.”
It’s sure to be a wish that Caleb will remember for a long, long time.
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That is so cute!
- Taylor 06/11/2007 11:18 -
I hope you all get your wish!
- Ashley 05/15/2007 7:56 -
Caleb! You are awesome! You wished to own an elephant!!! Well, I would also have to agree that the elephant is simply the coolest animal ever. We should be in an elephant enthusiasts club. Keep on fighting, you will be in my prayers!
- Aaron 04/02/2007 9:38 -
This is quite possibly the cutest little boy I've seen, and seemingly one of the happiest!!
- Skylar 01/22/2008 21:09 -
Wow! What a big animal to own. That must have been so exciting. Great Wish!!!
- Codey 12/02/2007 18:56 -
Caleb! I loved what you wished for. I'm a big elephant fan myself and have also wished for a pet elephant, but you deserve it more than me. Keep fighting and hang in there little buddy. Have fun with your elephant. We will be praying for you!!!
- Ashley 11/11/2007 13:25 -
Wow! Caleb, you're awesome!!
- Nicki 08/05/2008 7:54 -
That is one lucky elephant!
- Jon 08/19/2008 16:19 -
Congrats Caleb! Can you get your elephant to sit and roll over?
Get Better soon!
- Thad Noe 04/07/2009 9:45
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