Who knows how many times Katerina, a sweet shelter pup, asked herself why she was never chosen as she patiently waited for someone to notice her?

She was everything an adopter could hope for: affectionate, playful, and beautiful. Yet, despite being the perfect companion, she was passed over again and again.

The four-year-old had been moving through the shelter system. Most recently, she was transferred to the Humane Society of Broward County .

From the moment she arrived, she stole the hearts of staff, who believed she was the ideal dog in every way.

Would this be the place where she finally got her chance?

Her Hopes For A Family Keep Fading

Katerina clung to hope that her forever family would walk in and choose her.

The shelter vet team checked her health and found she was heartw

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