There’s truly nothing more heartwarming than giving a shelter dog a second chance.

Walking into a shelter, seeing all the hopeful faces, and choosing one to take home is a life-changing moment for both the human and the pup.

That’s exactly what Haley Houghmaster set out to do.

After visiting a local shelter in Memphis, Tennessee, she immediately bonded with Salem, a sweet Australian Shepherd and border collie mix.

Haley only planned to adopt one dog. She filled out the paperwork, brought Salem home, and began helping her settle into her new life.

But as it turned out, Salem didn’t come alone.

A New Life And A Growing Family

As Salem started adjusting to her new home, Haley made the usual vet appointments, including scheduling a routine spay procedure.

But during surgery, the veter

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