The Ukrainians Alexandra Sava meets in Romania tell her stories, so many stories. People who refused to leave Ukraine without their pets. Those forced to flee without them, begging her to find help for their animals back in Ukraine.

Rock climber Ethan Pringle knows that, in the end, what matters most is love—loving those around you, loving your life, and showing love to those who need it most.  

Working with animals can transform you. In learning to express empathy with animals, I learned to express it with people. And I learned how much I had to offer. I learned to love myself as well.

That kitten saw something in me that I didn’t know was there. I wouldn’t have found my purpose without him.

Kenji entered my life suddenly and unexpectedly; the kind of way that can only be fate.

As Sunny licked Quincy’s happy face, I knew something amazing and wonderful had just occurred in my boy’s life—something that he and I would never forget.

Calvin never was one to bark, he liked it quiet just like I did. I always adored him, and he gave me that love in return.

It takes courage to admit / something helpless into your life, / however shy and beautiful. / I’m ready to be brave.