For one hungry raccoon in Barnstable, Massachusetts, an open jar of peanut butter was simply too tempting to pass up. He happily licked every last bit from the bottom —…
Over the weekend, Suzette Hall — founder of Logan’s Legacy 29 — received an urgent call from fellow rescuer Kris Kelly of The Kris Kelly Foundation. Kelly had spotted a…
In mid-June, a pittie named Bullet was surrendered to the Carson Animal Shelter in Los Angeles. His family didn’t leave a note explaining why — just dropped him off and…
When the summer sun blazes down, everyone looks for a way to cool off — and as it turns out, wild animals are no different. Heather Klein was driving through…
For months, Jennifer Amy and her family had been caring for a stray cat in their neighborhood. They named her Dori, and little by little, she began to trust them.…
Kalani, a spirited Australian sea turtle, didn’t always shine the way she does today. Her journey began on a heartbreaking note earlier this year when she was found stranded on…
When Renee Weller first saw a photo of a Great Dane puppy, she instantly knew he was the one. His name was Walter, and from the very beginning, he became…
Junie isn’t your average cat. The 5-year-old with striking green eyes loves tuna, demands attention with loud meows, and — instead of simply walking — she skis. Both of Junie’s…
In a quiet stretch of Tennessee countryside, tucked near a wooded creek, a devoted mama dog gave birth to 12 tiny puppies. With no shelter, no food, and no one…
As a baby in the forests of Africa, a young chimpanzee named Citron faced heartbreak no animal should endure. Poachers killed his parents and captured him, intending to sell him…
On a freezing January day in St. Louis, Missouri, police officers spotted a black-and-white dog wandering the streets alone. Concerned for his safety, they secured the pup and quickly called…
In early June, a woman in Northern California stumbled upon a litter of kittens in her backyard. She quickly realized the tiny babies belonged to a neighborhood stray she’d affectionately…
When a fierce storm with tornado warnings swept through Lenexa, Kansas, a local family spotted what looked like a tiny, helpless kitten stranded outside in the wind. Fearing for the…
When rescuers at Hope for Life Rescue in Virginia first met Lovebug, she was a trembling, terrified new mom. Curled protectively around her days-old puppies, she wouldn’t let anyone near…
At Apple Valley Farm Sanctuary in Penrose, Colorado, Deanna and Weldon Downer spend their days caring for more than 100 rescued farm animals. But recently, Deanna found herself forming a…
While walking along Pass-a-Grille Beach in Florida after a storm, wildlife photographer Brianna Varner expected to find interesting seashells or driftwood. Instead, she stumbled upon something she’d never forget. Among…
When staff from Loudoun County Animal Services in Virginia spotted a young beaver wandering through an open field last month, they immediately knew something was wrong. Beavers rarely stray so…
Earlier this month, Vanderlei Rabi and a group of friends set out for a day of fishing on the rivers of Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands. They expected a calm trip —…
Early one morning in White County, Oregon, firefighters with Jackson County Fire District 3 received a call that sounded unusual. A passerby had noticed what looked like a brown object…
After every storm in Tampa Bay, Florida, Brianna Varner makes her way to Pass-a-Grille Beach. She knows rough weather can leave marine animals stranded, and she often helps return them…
