ELYRIA, Ohio — After nearly five months at Lorain County Dog Kennel, Storm walked out its doors for a final time Thursday with his forever family — leaving volunteers cheering and hearts full.

The 60-pound mixed breed arrived at the kennel on April 30 and quickly won over staff and volunteers with his gentle spirit, love of companionship and one-of-a-kind habit of holding hands with anyone willing. Week after week, he waited patiently, never losing hope that someone would give him the home he deserved.

After Storm was featured on cleveland.com Wednesday, his adopters drove more than an hour the next day to meet the dog who had captured the hearts of everyone at the kennel — and take him home.

Friends of Lorain County Dog Kennel shared their joy on Facebook: “When I tell you volunteers

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