America’s Got Talent contestants want to impress the judges and advance to the next round. Some have performances that leave a lasting impression, while others tell captivating personal stories. Sometimes a performance evokes a strong emotional response that makes it genuinely remarkable.

During his season 12 audition, 12-year-old Jeffrey Li experienced one such instance. Jeffrey talked candidly about his loneliness and his desire to own a dog. Astutely, he played to Simon Cowell’s fondness for dogs. Knowing that Simon had promised to purchase him a puppy if he sang well, Jeffrey performed with confidence, picking Josh Groban’s You Raise Me Up, a song that got him through difficult times.

It wasn’t easy to tackle such a strong song, but Jeffrey’s voice, which was well beyond his years, astounded the crowd. After his performance, Heidi Klum confidently asked him about his ideal puppy.

Each judge gave their opinion in turn. Howie Mandel took the lead and said “yes,” and Mel B and Heidi enthusiastically agreed. As promised, Simon gave his consent, confirming that Jeffrey would indeed receive a dog.

Jeffrey’s emotional audition and his endearing exchange with the judges immediately garnered online attention. His narrative and extraordinary talent won many fans. “He was amazing, and my wife Vicki and I would be thrilled to give him an AKC German Shepherd for Simon,” said a Facebook user, who even offered to send a German Shepherd puppy. We will soon be able to fulfill this goal because our puppies are 4 weeks old today. God bless you!