Far too often, shelter dogs’ pleas for adoption go unheard, reaching only those who happen to see them directly. That’s why compassionate rescuers and advocates with larger platforms step in to amplify their voices.
Thanks to people like Olivia Marcus, a content creator devoted to animal welfare, many shelter dogs finally have their stories told to the world.
One of those stories captured the internet’s attention last year. Radiance, a gentle Pittie who had been picked up as a stray and brought to a New Jersey shelter, warmed hearts online with her sweet personality and friendliness.
But even after her story spread widely, this lovable girl didn’t receive a single adoption application.
The Shelter’s Longest Resident
When Radiance arrived at Newark Associated Humane Society in New Je