Shelter Finds Magical Way To Get Dogs in Christmas Spirit: ‘Look So Happy’ [Video]

The residents of an animal shelter in West Virginia are well and truly feeling the festive spirit after being treated to a night out to see the Christmas lights.

A day out can make a huge difference to the life of a shelter dog. Sometimes, it can even be the difference between them finding a new home and not. A 2023 research study published in the journal Animals found dogs that are taken on brief outings are five times more likely to be adopted than euthanized.

So, when Angie Gillenwater, the Community Engagement Manager at the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, was contacted by someone from local minor league baseball team the Charleston Dirty Birds about attending a pet-friendly night, she jumped at the chance.

Each year throughout November and December, Christmas lights cover the baseball field, turning it into a Winter wonderland that’s enjoyed by human and four-legged visitors alike. Having attended …