"Helena loves helping out at the animal hospital where her cousin Lucy works. One day, the girls find a young cat who's been injured by a car. Helena helps to care for the cat she names Caramel, but when it's time for him to go home, Caramel's owner can't be found. Caramel doesn't want to be kept at the animal hospital, and he especially doesn't like the scratchy cast on his leg. But if no one comes forward to claim him, how will he ever have a place...

When Zoe helps out at Aunt Jo's animal rescue, she's caught up in an emergency right away. Three tiny puppies have been abandoned on the doorstep and need nursing back to help, especially the littlest puppy, Cookie. Zoe knows she can't have a dog of her own, but as the days go by, she becomes more and more attached to the puppies, and she loves Cookie the most. How will she cope when it's time for Cookie to be adopted.

"Amy has always wanted a cat, but Mom and Dad think she's too young to have a pet of her own. So she is thrilled when she sees a tiny kitten roaming around her yard one misty morning. The kitten is very thin and doesn't have a collar, so Amy assumes that the kitten-whom she has named Misty-doesn't have a home. Misty is shy at first, but gradually, she begins to trust Amy, who feeds her and gives her the attention she so desperately wants. But how...

Katie can't believe it when her parents agree that she can have a puppy. And when she sees the lively puppy named Teddy, she's sure her family will fall in love with him, just as she has.

"Ella's kitten, Fluff loves to play outside especially when it's snowing. Suddenly, a blizzard sets in, and Fluff can't find her way home. Will Ella ever be reunited with her kitten?"--Page [4] of cover.

Amelia has only had her handsome puppy, Monty, for a few months when her grandpa gets sick and has to spend time in the hospital. He desperately needs someone to take care of his beloved dachshund, Daisy, so Mom and Dad agree to give her a home. But when Daisy arrives, she is unhappy and scared. Meanwhile, Monty doesn't understand why Amelia is making such a big deal over the new arrival. Doesn't Amelia love him anymore?

Zoe can't help but fall in love with Bear, an adorable Bernese mountain dog puppy she meets in the park after school. Scout is large and lively and belongs to a new family in the neighborhood. Bear's owners are always on the go and are grateful when Jade offers to walk Bear. But as she spends more time with him, she begins to worry that they aren't able to give him the attention and exercise he needs. How can she help Bear when he isn't her dog to...

When Lara finds a homeless puppy in an alley, she knows she has to help. She brings him back to her house and names him Jet, and he seems delighted with his new home. There's just one problem. When night falls, the world becomes a scary place for Jet, and his howling keeps the entire family awake. Lara is desperate to help the puppy sleep--but what can she do?

"Bella has always dreamed of getting her very own dog, and her wish finally comes true when she and her family visit the rescue shelter to choose a pet. One of the puppies, Jack, has wild, frizzy ears and a huge, fluffy tail, and he has always dreamed of the perfect home. Both are thrilled when Bella chooses Jack. The puppy loves living with Bella, and she adores playing with him. But then Bella's friends start saying mean things about Jack. Can Bella...

Lucy is unhappy about having to move to a new house and leave all her friends behind. Her parents hope that a cat might help her to settle in, so they surprise her with Sky--a beautiful Siamese kitten. Lucy falls in love with Sky, but she's still upset with her parents and pretends that she's not interested in the kitten. Poor Sky is left feeling confused and alone. Why doesn't Lucy want her?