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
Stories from The Christain Science Monitor
‘Paw partners’ across the US step in to aid overwhelmed animal shelters
By: Jackie Valley
Jan. 14, 2025 - Rescue groups house and care for pets, and connect them with new homes. [CSM Story]
Meet the Canadian who’s feeding Ukraine’s stray dogs
By: Vivien Fellegi
April 22, 2024 - War-torn Ukraine is overpopulated with strays. One volunteer is coming to their aid, with food and empathy. [CSM Story]
To pigeon-keepers in Delhi, feathered friends are also family
By: Shefali Rafiq
Feb. 4, 2025 - For centuries, pigeon-keepers in Delhi have tended to their flocks. This community has formed surprisingly tight bonds with the birds. [CSM Story]
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Animal Heroes
By: Jun Kelly
Animal Activist Heroes
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HEROIC DOGS
Dogs doing heroic acts.This page is all about dog heroes around the world.
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.
