Powerful Photo Saves Sweet Shelter Dogs' Lives

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Just days ago, Kala and Keira only had each other.

The two dogs were together in a county shelter in Atlanta, Georgia, next on the list to be euthanized if they didn't find a home.

Noticing how inseparable the dogs were, a Georgia-based volunteer group, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, shared a touching photo of Kala and Keira hugging each other, Kala wrapping her front paws tenderly around her friend.

The photo immediately went viral and was shared over 9,000 times from the Angels Among Us Facebook page.

Below the photo, volunteers wrote:

"We see a lot of things in rescue but this absolutely will reduce you to tears! Kala and Keira are in a shelter and are scheduled to be put to sleep. Today is their last day unless we can save them."

Within hours, the image had caught the eye of a local man who just knew Kala and Keira were the dogs for him.

Amazingly, just one day before they were due to be killed, Kala and Keira went home with their new foster dad. Angels Among Us posted a triumphant photo of them, no longer scared and huddled together.

The rescue group later added an enthusiastic update to the original photo of Kala and Keira hugging:

"From the time we posted on Facebook until the time the dogs were out of the shelter and safely in the car ... 2 hours and 6 minutes. That's how you take action!!"

In Kala and Keira's case, their touching display tugged on heartstrings all across the country, enabling them to find a much-needed foster home in the nick of time.

But there are thousands of dogs just like them who are still waiting for their miracles.

If you're ready to adopt a shelter pet, check out Adopt-a-Pet.com.