Melissa D., founder of WY Rat Terrier Rescue, shares the story of Reba. Reba's story shows that animal lovers and rescue volunteers will go to the ends of the earth -- or at least across several state lines! -- to save the life of a homeless anim...]]> We just received this story from a volunteer at Guardian Angels Cat Rescue & Adoption Shelter in Hot Springs, AR. Just today someone left a box of malnourished kittens at their back door - never knocked, never told anyone. This happens at shelters...]]> Care2 member Melissa W. has many rescue pets, mostly cats, but she writes, "I particularly love to show off my darling pit bulls! Just say no to BSL!" (BSL stands for Breed Specific Legislation - you can sign a petition opposing it here...]]> Care2 member Marlene rescued an entire cat family two years ago, even though she was a university student at the time with one cat and no money to spare. Anyone who cares for animals knows that love will find a way!  "A friend of mine had ev...]]> Today's featured rescue pet story is a great example of the benefit of online adoption services like Adopt-a-Pet.com, Petfinder.com and Pets911.com. Meet Sweet Pea and Sammie, rescued by Care2 member Merri J. and her mom: "Sweet Pea (on the left) ...]]> Here is the story of Barbra, as told by her guardian, Summer. Summer's loving story of Barbra's life from the minute she was rescued to the day of her death is a moving testimonial to the impact our rescue pets have in our lives. They are not just pet...]]> Care2 member Maria C. adopted her sweet dogs Shari, a black terrier / border collie mix and Brooke, part husky, all adorable, from the Winnipeg Humane Society. She can tell you what many people know from experience - adopting a rescue animal can have ...]]> With the launch of our new America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest, we want to give all Care2 members all over the world a fun way to tell your rescue pets' stories and show off their sweet faces. There's a lot of gloom and doom in the world today -...]]> It's National Shelter Appreciation Week -- and what better way to celebrate than to join Care2 and Adopt-a-Pet.com in promoting shelter pet adoption through the new America's Favorite Animal Shelter contest!Too many animals have no reason to celebrate...]]> You spoke, and finally, the U.S. government listened. Over 6,000 Care2 members joined with activists throughout the country to send public comments to the Department of the Interior supporting a proposal to end the international polar bear trade. The ...]]>