For most people, CVS Pharmacy is a quick stop for snacks or medicine. But for one giant Great Pyrenees in Florida named Ritchie, it’s the highlight of his entire day.…
On a sweltering June afternoon in South Florida, staff at Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation were tending to animals at their busy rescue and low-cost clinic when an unexpected “delivery”…
When diver and underwater photographer Mike Papish first noticed the enormous shape resting on the sea floor, he realized something was wrong. The giant loggerhead turtle — later named Lenny…
In 2018, a 2-year-old pit bull mix named Luna was placed on the euthanasia list at the Wichita Animal Shelter in Kansas. Her story might have ended there, but her…
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…
When Bullet arrived at the Carson Animal Shelter in Los Angeles in mid-June, he didn’t come with many answers. His family surrendered him, but they left the explanation section blank.…
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…
