

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 McDonnell's popular MUTTS "Shelter Stories" strips. In this emotive collection, McDonnell spotlights stories of animal rescue submitted by fans across the nation.

MUTTS creator Patrick McDonnell 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. "To me, MUTTS is exactly what a comic strip should be" -Charles Schulz, Peanuts creator "Patrick McDonnell'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 "This book is a credit to 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 "Until one has loved an animal, one's soul remains unawakened." -Anatole France
