Volunteering at a dog shelter comes with an inevitable truth: it’s nearly impossible not to fall in love with one of those furry companions. If you’ve ever dedicated even a single day to helping these animals, you can surely relate!
In a North Carolina shelter, Katherine Ellis was about to experience a life-changing moment.
After signing up to volunteer, she could never have anticipated making one of the best choices of her life. The moment arrived when she took her first tour of the shelter, captivated by countless eager eyes seeking affection, until one special pup captured her heart.
It Was Just Meant To Be

Together with her partner, Jake, Kate visited the Humane Society of Charlotte to volunteer and foster dogs. But on her first day, an unthinkable moment unfolded. While touring the shelter and witnessing the desperate eyes seeking love, one dog stood out—little Santiago, the oldest and most overlooked pup at the shelter.
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