May is National Pet Month. National Pet Month (NPM) celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership.
National Pet Month
Credit: Still from Mutual Rescue: The Heartwarming Tale of Eric & Peety
Andy
By: Jamy Wheless | Executive Producer: Jean Schultz | Lead Animator: Brendan Got...
An uplifting story of how one puppy overcomes a series of obstacles to find his purpose in life.
Mutual Rescue: Eric & Peety
Produced by:Advocate Creative
Eric weighed 340 pounds and was diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Type II Diabetes. His doctor told him he had 5 years to live. Then he met Peety...
Lovey the Lovebird
By: Marcus Fennema
Lovey the Lovebird helped Marcus develop social skills to manage his ADHD and autism.
Scooter the Cat
By: Shannon Luders-Manuel
Scooter was born with deformed back legs but never gives up and is said to be a human whisperer.
Thomas
By: Aidan from Richmond
When Aidan walked into the ocean as a toddler and started to drown, Thomas pulled him out by his shirt collar.
Hero, a Dog
By: Gareth P. Jones
Hero, a Dog affords Gareth Jones companionship and freedom.
Listen & Read Along
Shasta
By: Hans
Shasta participated in rescue missions in Alaska for years. [This story is also available in Spanish and Chinese.]
Koko
By: Jennie from Ansonia
Koko shows people that animals have feelings, wants and needs.
Balto
By: Matt from Fredericksburg
Balto led his dog team on the lifesaving 1925 serum run to Rome, Alaska
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Mental Health Awareness Month
By: Jeanne Meyers
Mental Health Awareness observances heighten awareness, understanding, and compassion for those who experience mental illness. Our featured heroes contribute to the well-being of others through their own personal triumphs in the face of mental illness, as well as through research, a commitment to education and advocacy, and personal connection.
