Anyone who has spent time volunteering at an animal shelter understands how quickly a bond can form with one of the dogs waiting for a family.
That’s precisely what unfolded for Katherine Ellis on her very first day at a shelter in North Carolina.
Her initial plan was simple enough: offer some help, perhaps foster a dog or two along the way. Yet what began as a straightforward act of kindness soon transformed into one of the most profound and life-changing experiences she would ever have.
A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything
Katherine and her partner, Jake, visited the Humane Society of Charlotte to complete their volunteer registration…