A stray dog walked me home from school when I was in the fourth grade.
My mother greeted us at the door, and I asked if I could keep her. Without a pause she ushered us both in and fed the dog, first.
It's no surprise that I've always felt a deep sense of responsibility to help animals in need. But this work takes time, open hearts and funding.
Every day, more pets end up in kill shelters around the country. Lucky are those who are rescued by people who care. There are many animal rescue organizations doing the work, but it all takes open hearts and funding. Here are a couple of my local favorites: