When Boogie first stepped through the gates of a shelter in Downey, California, it was hard for anyone to ignore him.
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The three-year-old had warm brown eyes, a gentle heart, and a calm way of greeting both people and other dogs.
Staff and volunteers quickly grew attached, noticing how he leaned into every scratch and quietly wagged his tail at anyone who passed by.
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Yet, despite his sweetness, Boogie’s future was suddenly clouded with fear. He had been placed on the shelter’s euthanasia list.
It wasn’t because of any behavior problems or aggression. Instead, the decision came down to an illness the staff believed he had — kennel cough.
