Shelter dog Scooby rescued on the eve of euthanasia, plants a kiss on the camera

Eight-year-old shelter dog Scooby was scheduled to be euthanised at 8 a.m. the next morning when his foster mom made a final plea — and a rescue stepped in just in time. The first thing Scooby did after getting out of the shelter was walk straight up to the camera and plant a big kiss on it.

A last-minute plea

Scooby had already spent months in a shelter and was scheduled for euthanasia at 8 a.m. the following morning, DogTime reported. His foster mom did not want his story to end there: she reached out to Good Tails Rescue, completed the application right away, and got on a call to discuss his history and what he would need in a new home. There was one important condition: Scooby needed to be the only dog in the household. His foster mom confirmed that she and her mother could give him that setup, and both were excited to bring him home. That quick response made all the difference for the shelter dog on his last day.

The kiss on camera

In the short video shared by Good Tails Rescue on social media, Scooby walks along the sidewalk outside the shelter on a leash, with the text asking, "Who narrowly missed getting put down today??" Then comes his introduction: "Issa me Scooby." He heads straight toward the camera, shows off his handsome face, and delivers a big kiss right to the lens. The rescue says Scooby will need time to decompress, along with patience, supplies and continued care as he settles in; his new family already has room for him, and the rescue plans to share an Amazon Wishlist to help with his needs. Hundreds of viewers joined in celebrating the news, one cheering: "Yayyyy Scooby!!!! Thank you CJ and foster! Happy life buddy!"

(Sources: DogTime; Good Tails Rescue. Photo: file image, not Scooby himself.)