Rescued Pets Around The World Tell Their Stories

Why Rescue a Pet?

When you rescue a pet from an animal shelter they imperceptibly become a part of your heart, because a rescued cat is more cherished and the eyes of a rescued dog are warmer, full of love and gratitude… You realise you once held an innocent animal’s life in hands and you are the reason why this animal is alive today! People who rescue dogs know they are not only first-rate companions, but the most loving friends.

The Wild Idea or Why We Rescue is a US project, created to inspire people to save animals from shelters instead of buying pets. Along with Purina One, a group of local photographers travel around the country and tell the stories of rescued pets in some incredible photos…

“After seeing the project, even if one person decides to go to their local shelter to adopt an animal, I‘d consider the whole thing a success. Every rescue story is a worthy story“, said Humphrey, the organiser of this event.

#1. Frankie

Here is Frankie. He spent 6 months of his life in a cage with a broken heart till his new family saved him. “He walked across the room to us and laid his head in my lap“, said David {Frankie’s owner} about their first meeting.

#2. more is better

“No matter what you have to put up with, I think it‘s always going to end up being worth it.” — Katie

#3. Cheeto the survivor

“She was abandoned from Hurricane Katrina. My family and I were doing rescue work … We found this small cat that we thought was a kitten because of her size … She had her head stuck inside a Cheetos bag so that‘s why her name is Cheeto.” - Rachel and John

#4. Kathleen and her rescued dog

“I was at a low point in general and was just not feeling that great about life and someone had the idea that I should get a dog because it‘s a reason to get out of bed in the morning and I love dogs so much”, said Kathleen.

#5. ben and a soul-mate

“We were walking back to our house and this stray cat started walking along side of us … She ended up following us all the way back. I said, ‘If that cat‘s still out there when we come back out, I think that‘s a sign that I should have this cat.“ - Ben

#6. Cooper

“Cooper came up to me and leaned right in beside me, and it was like two lost lonely souls had finally found each other.” - Marv.

#7. Aila & lindsey

The short guy and the brain guy :)

Story Brought to You by: Dog Day Care London