James Pack, a Delaware veteran, faced the heartbreaking separation from his beloved dogs after suffering a heart attack and spending several weeks in the hospital.

When Pack arrives at the animal shelter to reclaim his pets, he nervously attempts to pay for their release, confused when the staff refuses to accept his money.

Watch the video at the end.

For a moment, he feared he might not be able to take his dogs home. He didn’t know that the shelter had a special surprise for him.

After hearing his story, the shelter employees pooled their money to cover the costs. When one of the staff members explained this to Pack, he was overwhelmed with emotion, struggling to believe the kindness of these strangers.

Pack was moved to tears as it sank in, unable to express his gratitude fully. The shelter returned his money and prepared to reunite him with his dogs.

When the dogs were brought out, they were just as thrilled to see their owner. Pack embraced them, wiping away tears as he told them how much he had missed them.

To make the moment even more special, when Pack mentioned he didn’t have their leashes, the shelter provided him with brand new ones.

With tails wagging and smiles all around, Pack and his dogs were finally ready to head home together, thanks to the generosity of the shelter staff.

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