Aside from being adorable, this photo may have actually saved the lives of the two adorable pups pictured in it.

An Atlanta-based animal rescue organization posted the photo of the shelter pups, Kiera and Kala, along with a pleading message, saying the two dogs would soon be separated—and headed for death row.

The folks at Angels Among Us Pet Rescue hoped that the picture would help Kiera and Kala find a home in the nick of time.

The photo was shared thousands of times, and, as a result, the furry pals were claimed just two hours later by the man pictured below and brought home—together.