A Shetland pony found wandering the streets of Norwalk, Calif., found a home just in time for Christmas, The L.A. Times reported.

The friendly, well-groomed, well-behaved 7- or 8-year-old pony was plucked from traffic by the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in early December.

A flurry of media followed (as of today there are 46 different articles on the topic listed). But no owner came forward.

A horse-owning family from Anaheim, Calif., lobbied to take “Big Dog” or “Big Boy” home to their farm. And just before Christmas, their wish was granted