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Shelter Dog's Sleepover Saves Her From Euthanasia
10 Feb
Summary
- A volunteer's sleepover gave a dog a second chance at life.
- The dog, Rain, was at risk of euthanasia due to shelter overcrowding.
- A viral video of Rain's experience led to her adoption.
A rescue volunteer's decision to give a shelter dog a temporary reprieve from her euthanasia date has resulted in the dog's life being saved. Madison Giammona, a volunteer in Los Angeles, took a one-year-old dog named Rain for an overnight stay. Rain had been at the shelter since October and was facing euthanasia due to severe overcrowding.
Giammona regularly volunteers to take dogs from the euthanasia list for a day of exposure and enjoyment. During Rain's sleepover, she relaxed, went for walks, and was featured in a viral TikTok video highlighting her plight. The video garnered significant attention, leading to an outpouring of interest in adopting Rain.
Following the video's success, numerous individuals expressed interest in adopting Rain. Before any rescue organizations could arrange a pull, a pre-existing adoption had already been finalized. Rain, once facing a grim fate, was successfully adopted and found a new home thanks to the viral attention.
