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Southwest Airlines Captain Matt Prebish volunteered to fly animals displaced by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to safety. Matt found a cherished new family member and set an incredible example for prospective pet parents across the country.

My journey into dog rescue happened later in life. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, I never had a dog or cat due to my mom’s allergies. My 20s and 30s were spent moving West for my career and really focusing on that.

Fostering is an easy, short-term way to save the lives of pets in need. By opening your heart and your home to dogs, cats, puppies or kittens, you not only prepare them for life in a forever home, you also help another family gain the unconditional love a pet brings into a home .

I've had dogs all my life but growing up our dogs always came from a breeder or even a pet store (that was the 1970s for you).  When I was a child I read all of Beverly Cleary's books.

Adopting a puppy is more than just bringing home a new pet; it's an act of compassion and responsibility. Pet overpopulation is a significant issue, with millions of animals euthanized each year due to overcrowded shelters.

I had a new house, new husband, and all the new appliances from our registry but I knew something was definitely missing from my life.

Growing up in India, I witnessed the harsh reality that strays face there. The brutality against strays is staggering—over 35 million stray dogs face daily struggles, from hunger to maltreatment in India alone. It’s heart-wrenching.

I became involved with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in November 2013. My daughter was looking to adopt a dog. She had recently lost her 10-year-old Boxer to cancer. My daughter had a weakness for short snout dogs and Lucky Dog had a Pug available.

Growing up, dogs were always part of our family. RIght before I was born, my parents brought home a 4-month old puppy named Sammy, who'd been abandoned in a mall parking lot.