How tough do some pets have it before they get adopted? You never know until you ask readers to send you their stories about cats and dogs they have rescued or adopted. I spent hours sorting through photos and e-mails Wednesday and updated the shelter pet photo album. Need to read and see something touching? Have at it. Jaded or having a bad day? Take a look. Your heart could melt a smidge.  Deb Logan, the reader who rescued Baron, says it best. During July 10-11, 14 people transported Baron in segments all the way from Kansas to Chattanooga, Tenn., where she and her husband met up with them to bring him home to Georgia.  "Not only did we get a magnificent dog but we "met" the most astounding group of folks who took time from their day to help out an animal in trouble. Some of them even commented how pleased they were to be "allowed" to participate, which speaks volumes about their attitudes. The amazing thing about this is that it happens all the time! These "transport trains" are organized by various animal rescue groups all over the U.S., transporting animals who would have otherwise had no hope to new foster and adoptive homes. It is one of the many unheralded acts of kindness that so often go unnoticed and unremarked. It has definitely spurred us to volunteer in this capacity and to hopefully help another sweet animal like Baron to find a forever home."  READERS: The shelter pets loving life photo album will be updated for another week and then the contest begins to pick your favorite dog and cat. Their images will grace a Paw Print Post mug. Finalists will get one for their morning java. Petfinder.com helps many pets find homes.  To report corrections and clarifications, contact Standards Editor  . For publication consideration in the newspaper, send comments to  . Include name, phone number, city and state for verification. To view our corrections, go to
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