Compassion in Action

When Oksana moves to Jersey City, she never expects a chance encounter with a neighborhood cat caretaker to change her life. As she discovers a hidden community of volunteers feeding homeless cats, fostering abandoned pets, and helping animals find safety, she realizes that compassion can transform an entire neighborhood. Alina, Linda, and Oksana discover that rescue isn’t just about saving animals—it’s about building friendships, strengthening communities, and finding the courage to make a difference, one life at a time. Filled with unforgettable animals, dedicated rescuers, community gardens, and neighbors who care, City Rescue Pets celebrates the extraordinary things ordinary people can accomplish when they work together. Inspired by real rescue efforts, this heartwarming middle-grade novel will delight animal lovers and inspire readers to discover that anyone—no matter where they live—can help change an animal’s world.