Back in the 80s it was commonplace for animal shelters to routinely kill dogs. In the US alone, 17 million animals perished each year. Moved by this tragedy, a group of like-minded friends began taking “unadoptables” to a safe haven before adopting them out to forever homes. For more on these visionaries & the wonderful sanctuary they have built, flip to p103. Thanks to the phenomenal efforts of groups like this, there has been a change in public perception of shelter animals. This issue is dedicated to all the heroes for animals—the rescuers, fosterers, animal transporters, and everyday heroes who mentor kindness and compassion. You’ll find inspiring stories of regular people (and one prince!) doing amazing things for animals throughout this issue, along with our usual: photos to make you smile, dog-approved recipes, essential training how-tos, must-read books, and so much more! We hope you love the issue as much as we loved putting it together. And remember, together we can change the world!