We met Pixie and her friend Wolverine at PetSmart. We learned that they were there through our local animal shelter and that this adoption event was basically their last chance. If they returned to the shelter without finding homes, they were at risk of being placed on the euthanasia list.

Our local shelters do an incredible job caring for thousands of animals every year, but there are simply more animals coming in than there are homes available. When rescues have the ability to help make a little more room, we believe we should.

So that day, Pixie and Wolverine came home with A & K Animal Rescue.

Our goal was to give them the time they needed to find the right home without a clock ticking in the background. Eventually, that home came along, and even better, Pixie and Wolverine got to stay together.

They were adopted by a family friend, which means we still get to see pictures and hear how they're doing. Both of them are happy, loved, and doing wonderfully in their forever home.

Pixie went to PetSmart that day needing someone to choose her.

We are so thankful we did.