New postage stamps feature shelter animals

Shelter pets get stamp of approval

-- Here's another reason to write a real letter: On Friday the U.S. Postal Service began selling sets of animal rescue stamps that are clearly designed to melt your heart. The stamps feature photos of five dogs and five cats from a shelter in Connecticut. They are so cute you will not be surprised to learn that all the animals have been adopted.

The series was created to encourage pet adoption and responsible pet care.