In the days before Christmas, the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, Tennessee, posted an adorable video of its shelter dogs each choosing their own Christmas present from an overflowing pile.

(WRDW/WAGT) - If getting a pet ... the shelter depends on. “Home for the Holidays is one of our favorite programs,” said Reece. “We do it every year for Thanksgiving and for Christmas.” ...

For over a decade, Adrian Budnick has taken adoption photos of the dogs at Nashville's county animal shelter ... “I Want a Pitt-o-potomous for Christmas” has been viewed more than 5 million ...