Take Me Home

Pets bring so much joy into our lives. Bringing home a fur baby from a shelter is one of the coolest things you can do. National Animal Shelter Rescue Appreciation Week is November 3-9.

Mutual Rescue is a non-profit animal welfare initiative founded by Carol Novello, who recently authored the book “Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too.”

If you’ve ever had an inkling about rescuing an animal, check out these amazing stories:

An adopted German shepherd mix helps a young couple bond again. Devastated by the death of their newborn baby, Lana gave them an outlet for their grief.

A homeless kitten named Lollipop touches a couple’s hearts and guides them to a safe harbor. Bhuvana and Abhishek’s marriage hit unexpected turbulence that caused them to drift apart, until they met a kitten.

An unadoptable cat with a chronic illness and an autistic girl form an instant and unexpected bond.

The story of a strong dog and strong man building each other back up. After taking in an abused pit bull, a young competitive athlete suffers a debilitating stroke.

Rescuing a neglected dog becomes a catalyst for change in a woman’s life. Sarah’s chronic pain led her to become addicted to drugs, then her adopted dog helps her find a path to a new life.

An unlikely feline savior saves Josh from taking his own life and leads him to a life he never imagined. We follow a young soldier from a battlefield in Iraq — where he sustained traumatic injuries — to Fort Riley, Kansas, where he meets Scout.

So what are you waiting for? Better than bringing home a stray “dog” or “cat” from the local watering hole, if you know what we mean…

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