From dogs to rabbits,黑帽快排缓存劫持 NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them
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Brittney Melton
Top row (left to right): Anya Kubilus, Stephan Romano, Lois Brumfield, and Edva Kashi. Bottom row (Left to right): Melanie Gniewek, Ammi Midstokke, Steven Shutt, and Ruth Cantor.
April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting in shelters to find their fur-ever homes. The day aims to encourage people to adopt. If you are not ready to adopt, you can still support your local animal shelter by volunteering or donating.
This month, NPR's Up First newsletter wanted to participate by sharing stories of how readers' pets have changed their lives. Over 600 people offered up stories of their pets, from rabbits to dogs — all written with love. Pet owners expressed how pets have saved their lives, helped them heal, and provided them with community in unexpected ways. Here are a few of their stories.
