We all know that a shelter is not the ideal place for a dog. Sadly, more and more of our furry companions are forced to spend their days behind kennel walls. While shelters do their best, it is still heartbreaking to see so many animals waiting for love.

The saddest part is that humans are often the reason behind such painful fates. Many people fail to understand the depth of a dog’s loyalty and love, abandoning them without a second thought and leaving permanent scars on their hearts.

This was the reality for one senior dog in Chattanooga, Tennessee, who recently celebrated his first “shelter birthday.” Even then, he did not forget to make a wish.

Everything Stacked Against Him

Like many dogs, Red faced hardships before arriving at the shelter.

The eight-year-old pup came to the M

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