Every day, countless dogs sit in shelters, quietly hoping someone will notice them and give them the chance to live in a loving home.

Vivian, a Pit Bull mix, was one of these hopeful pups. She longed for a special person and a life beyond the walls of her kennel.

She arrived at Fulton County Animal Services in Atlanta, Georgia, as a stray.

Her past remained a mystery, but one thing was clear. From the moment she arrived, staff could see she had a gentle, affectionate personality and they hoped her time in the shelter would be brief.

An Immediate Connection

Kami Thomas, a lifelong dog lover, had recently experienced heartbreak, having lost her cherished dog, Myla, after nearly ten years together.

By June, Thomas learned about the Dog for the Day program , run by Fulton County Anim

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