International Homeless Animals’ Day will take place on August 18 next year. Organizations and individuals will come together all over the world to raise awareness about the pet overpopulation epidemic and the importance of adoption.

To honor the animals that are living without a home or family, browse through some of the sweetest rescue photos in the following gallery!

A rescued dog comforts students at a school in New York, USA.

One of the bears rescued from mistreatment bathes at a shelter in Ukraine.

A dog rescued after the collapse of a multi-family residential during an earthquake in Mexico City, Mexico.

A man rescues a dog during Hurricane Harvey in Texas, USA.

A dog rescued during Hurricane Harvey.

A performer in a Puerto Rican dog show that is meant to raise awareness about animal suffering, while also promoting the adoption of dogs from animal shelters.

Two rescued dogs get married in China.

The Book Buddies Program at the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Pennsylvania, USA.