Every year, the number of animals euthanized in the shelter population is equivalent to twice the population of San Francisco.Combine this with the fact that only 3% of all charity donations go to help animals and the environment combined and you can see that there is plenty of work to be done.There is hope, and we can all make a difference. The reality is that the conversation needs to change from helping with people OR animals to people AND animals.The benefits of bringing a rescue dog or cat (or rabbit or horse…) into our lives can be unbelievably powerful. This simple decision has the potential to be truly life-changing.Carol Novello, and her organization Mutual Rescue, collect stories of the transformative effect that rescue animals have been proven to have time and again.And for those of us who don’t have space in our homes for a new furry family member, Carol gives us the language, avenues, and permission needed to support the global pet population in a way that will pay us back and improve the world many times over.Head over to the show notes for all the links discussed and to dive into the world of rescue animals.