A national search-and-rescue dog named Topa and her handler, Berkeley firefighter Rudy Valencia, were each brought back to life in this true story from Mutual Rescue.

For most of his life, Michael Angelo Torres wanted to be invisible—until he adopted overlooked senior dogs like Cricket and discovered the importance of being seen and loved.

During a period of transition and profound loss, Laurie Gaetano adopted Oliver in Tucson, Arizona. Their story is a testament to love, compassion, and discovery.

Lifelong animal lover Amy Thran followed her heart when she adopted Herbert, a pig in her neighborhood who needed a new home. Herbert inspired her to start Flying Pigs Sanctuary in Tennessee to benefit both animals and people.

Mutual Rescue has teamed up with ZYRTEC® Allergy to encourage animal lovers to support their local shelter’s Doggy Day Out program and enjoy the benefits of spending time outdoors with a furry companion. 

“One day, Sammy, I’m going to read to you.” Roan, a young boy struggling with dyslexia, and Sammy, a dog with restricted mobility who was abandoned with his littermates in the Nevada desert, form a life-changing bond.

The love and care are mutual when you get outside with a furry companion through a Doggy Day Out program. View Mutual Rescue’s national directory of participating shelters so you can give an adoptable dog the best day ever.

“Rescuing a dog might just make you a better human.” Watch Mutual Rescue's "Tanner & Rei," winner of the audience choice award for best short documentary at the 2024 Prescott Film Festival.