When rescuing a stray dog, humans offer them a second chance at life.

For many shelter dogs, this moment is the beginning of their long-awaited dream.While shelters provide safety, food, and care, the dogs inside still yearn for a home and family.

Some even go to heartbreaking lengths to be noticed, and that’s exactly what happened to one dog in California. When her rescuer saw her paws, she discovered the painful truth.

A Heartbreaking Discovery

During a visit to the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter, rescuer Kels McDonough was drawn to one particular dog. Her name was Carmella, a Belgian Malinois.

At first, she appeared distant, as if used to being overlooked by visitors . But when Kels stopped in front of her kennel, Carmella’s demeanor changed instantly.

She pressed against the

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