A close-up of a happy dog with its tongue out.

The video opens with a close-up of a happy dog with its tongue out, held by gloved hands. The text 'BEFORE HAPPINESS' appears. The scene then shifts to a dog receiving medical attention, with IV lines and bandages, looking sad. The text 'THERE WAS HEARTACHE.' appears. The video then shows text about donations providing food, medical care, and shelter, followed by the ASPCA logo and a call to action.