While walking near her home in Peru a few weeks ago, Vanessa Grandez noticed a small, motionless shape by the side of the road. As she got closer, her heart…
When a beachgoer spotted a dark, seal-shaped figure lying motionless on Cleethorpes Beach in England, they feared the worst. Worried that the animal might be hurt, they called Cleethorpes Wildlife…
When Molly arrived at her foster home, she had already weathered more than most. Pregnant and surrendered to a shelter, she gave birth under the care of Blount County Animal…
A family is seeking justice and answers after their senior dog was run over by a FedEx truck, the driver of which drove off without checking on the poor dog…
The story of Trooper, the Florida dog who was tied up to a pole and left for dead in the path of Hurricane Milton, broke all of our hearts earlier this year.…
When a resident of Currumbin Valley, Australia, noticed something suspicious slipping into their car, they knew it wasn’t just a mechanical issue. It was alive. Coiled up beneath the hood,…
Just before Christmas last year, Michelle Jean Oberle and her family in Australia discovered they had an unexpected houseguest — one that didn’t plan on leaving anytime soon. It started…
If you stumbled upon this creature without context, you might think you were seeing something out of a sci-fi movie — a dark, fluffy orb with a single, unblinking eye…
Perched on a narrow cardinal marker platform in the middle of a lake, a small fluffy animal sat completely alone — surrounded by water with nowhere to go. From his…
While trekking through Botswana’s vast Central Kalahari Game Reserve, conservationist and wildlife photographer Dr. Jess Isden thought she’d seen it all — until she came across a gemsbok who looked…
It’s heartbreaking that some dogs spend their lives in bad housing situations, neglected and denied the love they deserve. But it’s never too late to get a second chance. That…
Firefighters are always there to rescue an animal in need, even if those animals don’t make it easy for them. Recently, one fire crew set out to rescue a small…
For nearly 13 years, the orange cat known only as #11-245 lived behind the cold walls of a research lab at the University of California, Davis. She had never felt…
At Pups at Play, a lively doggie daycare in Montclair, New Jersey, the day is usually filled with tail wags, zoomies, and the joyful chaos of canine camaraderie. But in…
Meet Atlas, a lively gray rescue cat with a most unexpected best friend. Each morning like clockwork, Atlas bounds downstairs, makes a beeline for a glass enclosure, and presses her…
When Arnold arrived at the Michigan Animal Rescue League after being found as a stray, staff members were instantly charmed by his goofy personality and curious nature. “He’s goofy, affectionate,…
Exploring the Amazonian jungle is always a treat — but for Polar, a mostly-white terrier mix, every hike comes with a unique kind of fanfare. You can see Polar on…
When Balto arrived at the Austin Animal Center, he was in rough shape. A serious injury to his left eye caused him intense pain, and he needed immediate, specialized care.…
It’s truly shocking how cruel some people can be towards innocent animals. It’s even more surprising how resilient these animals are, never losing their spirit or will to live even…
K9 dogs are true heroes who are an invaluable part of any police department. They perform essential tasks from taking down criminals to locating missing people. And even after they retire…
