More: Birdie is a rescue from Badass Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. When I adopted him back in February, I had no idea the whole world was about to change. I can honestly say this dog saved my life. We’ve driven across the country from New York to Colorado twice. He’s been my constant companion, adventure buddy and best friend every step of this wild, unpredictable year. He reminds me to be relentlessly resilient, endlessly curious and to find infinite joy in the every moment.