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…
When Drustan Ward went for a quiet stroll along a beach in the United Kingdom, he didn’t expect to stumble upon a mystery. The tide was low, the air was…
When a dog gets adopted, you hope that it’s for good, that they’ll have a very happy life and never have to return to the shelter. But for some dogs,…
In this heartwarming story, we meet a dog named Kano, who had been affectionately called Skillet by his shelter caretakers. Kano’s journey started when he found himself at DeKalb County…
There are some friendships that are just a little more special than others. That’s definitely the case when you see the friendship between jaguar Jag and Jack Russel Bullet. It…
This amazing rescue story really grabbed hold of me. It’s heartwarming to see how these volunteers invested both their time and resources to help a wolf recover from a life-or-death…
When Sadie entered the world in January 2012, her parents were ready to welcome a healthy 7-pound baby girl. They had no reason to believe otherwise — every check-up had…
Lily was one of many stray dogs in Capetown, South Africa. She survived on scraps she found on the streets, but because her hind legs were paralyzed, she struggled more…
One sunny October day in New South Wales, Australia, a passerby noticed what looked like a discarded plastic crate by the side of the road. It was covered in duct…
