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National Pet Day Celebrates Heartwarming Stories of Rescue Pets

4/11/2026

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National Pet Day spotlights Stella, the Pet of the Week, a husky-pit bull mix from Florida who enjoyed snow for the first time in Chicago, according to owner Endora Schmidt.
Tammy Ray's 15-year-old cat Mo is a finalist after finding a home during Tammy Ray's mourning period.
Candice Kirch's 15-month-old mixed-breed pup Maverick is also a finalist.
John Remirez's cat Bob humorously defended his territory from a lizard.

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Story summary

National Pet Day spotlights Stella, the Pet of the Week, a husky-pit bull mix from Florida who enjoyed snow for the first time in Chicago, according to owner Endora Schmidt.
Tammy Ray's 15-year-old cat Mo is a finalist after finding a home during Tammy Ray's mourning period.
Candice Kirch's 15-month-old mixed-breed pup Maverick is also a finalist.
John Remirez's cat Bob humorously defended his territory from a lizard.