Until one has loved an animal, one's soul remains unawakened." --Anatole France<P>"This book is a credit to [Patrick McDonnell'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<P>Patrick McDonnell's <I>Mutts</I> is up there with <I>Peanuts, Pogo, Krazy Kat</I>, and <I>Calvin and Hobbes</I>--cartoons that are smart and funny, brilliantly drawn, and full of heart." --Matt Groening, <I>The Simpsons</I> creator<P>To me, <I>Mutts</I> is exactly what a comic strip should be" --Charles Schulz, <I>Peanuts</I> creator<P><I>Mutts</I> creator Patrick McDonnell pairs his heartwarming "Shelter Story" strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the 10 million rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year. In this emotive collection, McDonnell spotlights stories of animal rescue submitted by fans across the nation. <P>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 <I>Mutts</I> "Shelter Stories" strips. Also included is an authoritative reference section with an Adoption Guide and resourceful links that encourage readers to, as McDonnell writes, "Adopt some love today.