1. The Man Who Talks to Dogs by Melinda Roth is the inspiring story of Randy Grim and his work with urban dog packs. He went on to create Stray Rescue of St. Louis www.strayrescue.org
2. Horses, cows, pigs, goats and other large animals find the care they need after accidents and abuse at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch, part of the Humane Society of Missouri. www.hsmo.org
3. Furry kids? The name pretty much tells you that the Furry Kid’s Refuge wants adopters to make an animal a member of the family. www.furrykidsrefuge.org
4. Started in the basement of a Kirkwood, Missouri, home The Wildlife Center of Missouri currently cares for 2,000 animals every year and receives nearly 10,000 telephone calls from people looking for answers. www.mowildlife.org
5. Kittens less than 6 weeks of age finish growing up and then find forever homes at Bast’s Treasures. www.baststreasures.freeservers.com