Anyone who has ever volunteered at an animal shelter knows how easy it is to fall in love with at least one of the dogs waiting for a home.

That’s exactly what happened to Katherine Ellis during her first day of volunteering at a shelter in North Carolina.

She had signed up with good intentions: to lend a helping hand and maybe foster a pup or two, but that simple plan quickly turned into one of the most life-changing experiences of her life.

A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything

Katherine and her partner, Jake, visited the Humane Society of Charlotte to complete their volunteer registration.

Most volunteers leave their first day with smiles and a few sweet memories, but Katherine left with something far more meaningful: a new family member.

As she walked through the shelter,

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