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Luna, Isis and Stellina. Calliope Rescue All over the country, shelters provide not only a safe haven for homeless animals but also offer critical veterinary care, rehabilitation and most importantly, love. In "Rescue Tales," we share with you the stories of these amazing organizations and some of the fortunate pets who have gone on to find permanent, happy homes. Calliope Rescue is a volunteer-based no-kill rescue organization based in Brookline, Mass. Named after one of the first cats they placed, the non-profit organization helps match rescue cats with perfect homes. Luna, Isis and Stellina: Orphaned Kittens Get Lucky A young, feral cat chose the right porch under which to birth ...

emerille, Flickr Thinking about getting a dog or a cat but not sure if you can handle the commitment? You might make the perfect foster parent. As Sarah Oren of Foster Dogs in New York notes: "So many people don't know what they'll be doing next year, let alone let week, so it's a wonderful option for some to foster rather than adopt." Ranelle Black, a Los Angeles foster mom who works with Linda Blair's World Heart Foundation says "It's possibly the most rewarding thing I've ever done. First, you are involved in saving a dog's life. Then, you get to help bring the dog out of its shell. You can imagine how shut down they become living in a shelter, frightened and alone, fighting for their ...