The MUTTS creator spotlights real-life animal rescue stories alongside his "Shelter Stories"strip, plus handy adoption resources.MUTTS creator Patrick Mc Donnell pairs his heartwarming "Shelter Stories" strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the millions of rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year. In this emotive collection, Mc Donnell spotlights stories of animal rescue submitted by fans across the nation.More than 70 full-color photographs of adopted pets-including cute and cuddly dogs, cats, bunnies, guinea pigs, birds, and ferrets-are featured alongside more than 100 of Mc Donnell’s popular MUTTS "Shelter Stories" strips. Also included is an authoritative reference section with an Adoption Guide and resourceful links that encourage readers to, as Mc Donnell writes, "Adopt some love today.""This book is a credit to [Patrick Mc Donnell’s] life’s work and passion, and I know you will enjoy it and be moved by it." -Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO, The Humane Society of the United States"Patrick Mc Donnell’s MUTTS is up there with Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat, and Calvin and Hobbes-cartoons that are smart and funny, brilliantly drawn, and full of heart." -Matt Groening, The Simpsons creator"To me, MUTTS is exactly what a comic strip should be." -Charles Schulz, Peanuts creator