Every day, shelter dogs wait behind their kennel doors, hoping for someone to stop, smile, and see them.

They dream of finding a person who will finally take them home, a family to love and a place to belong. The waiting can be long, and the loneliness weighs heavy on their hearts.

For Horton, a cheerful young pup at the Benton Franklin Humane Society in Kennewick, Washington, that longing was clear.

When a kind volunteer took him out for a day of fun and fresh air, it felt like a dream come true. But when their adventure ended, something unexpected happened that touched hearts everywhere.

A Day To Remember

Julie Saraceno, a volunteer at the Benton Franklin Humane Society, spends much of her time helping dogs like Horton feel loved again. She knows that even a short break from the s

See Full Page