As someone who rescues dogs, the most difficult memories I carry are of the ones placed on the euthanasia list. Not because of what I did, but because of what it meant for them. How do you say goodbye to a dog knowing these moments could be the last they ever experience?

Evelyn Garces, a California shelter volunteer, has asked herself those questions many times. And yet, she continues showing up, determined to give these dogs a voice.

Recently, Evelyn shared a heartbreaking video of Sandy, a German Shepherd facing her scheduled euthanasia.

The clip, which showed Sandy enjoying her “final day of activities,” quickly went viral. It broke hearts across the internet, but also sparked a twist that would save Sandy’s life.

A Dog With No More Chances

We may not know much about Sandy’s past,

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