When Summer Whitmore, founder of Dog Days of Summer Sanctuary, arrived at a makeshift junkyard in Hawaii, she was on the lookout for dogs in need of help. Over the…
Meet Kerby: a pint-sized kitten with a personality so big, he couldn’t be ignored — even in a crowded shelter. Earlier this year, rescuers in Pennsylvania found Kerby wandering the…
For the past year, a tiny candy shop in Colombia has had the sweetest regular visitor — and she’s not there for the sweets. Her name is Laika, a friendly…
Cars roared past on a busy St. Louis highway, but amid the noise and blur of traffic, something small and trembling caught the rescuers’ eyes. Earlier this month, the Stray…
It was a normal day in Harlem when Pocahontae Nehemiah stepped onto the New York City subway — until something tiny and unexpected appeared right behind her. Out of nowhere,…
The wind was fierce that March afternoon off the coast of Malta, the sea whipped into whitecaps. As a kite surfer skimmed across the waves, something odd caught his eye…
When a Kentucky homeowner noticed a black plastic bag lying in her neighbor’s yard the other day, she almost walked past it. But then she heard a faint rustling coming…
Five years ago, Wendy Albright came across a Craigslist ad that would change both her life and that of a bird named Sweet Pea. The umbrella cockatoo in the listing…
In Houston, Texas, one little girl’s love for a dog she had never met changed his life forever. Scrolling through Facebook a few months ago, she and her mom, Michelle,…
Late one night, a volunteer at Room 8 Memorial Cat Foundation in Riverside, California, finished her shift caring for sick cats and was finally heading home. Exhausted, Cat Ouellette climbed…
In the depths of Malaysia’s Tangkulap Forest Reserve, researchers with the conservation group Panthera were reviewing footage from hidden cameras when something remarkable appeared on screen. The cameras, originally placed…
What began as a calm day on the water in Clarksville, Virginia, quickly turned into a life-or-death mission for a group of friends out boating. Jessica Salmons and her companions…
At a recent backyard celebration, guests couldn’t stop smiling at the sight of Marley, a tiny 16-year-old Yorkipoo, proudly trotting around with a bright balloon tied to his collar. It…
When Erin Abay first brought home her Shih Tzu puppy, Ducky, he was a little ball of silky dark fur with bright eyes and a big personality. Over time, his…
Earlier this year in the United Arab Emirates, an orange stray cat was spotted wandering alone outside a mall. Thankfully, a local cat rescuer was able to gain his trust…
When Thailand-based ceramicist Trevor Foster stepped into his outdoor studio one afternoon, he expected another peaceful day of crafting pottery. But as he checked a mold he’d just poured liquid…
In a bustling Los Angeles neighborhood, a wheelbarrow tucked between flower pots drew unexpected attention. Nestled inside wasn’t gardening supplies, but a small, fluffy dog. Neighbors were stunned — no…
Last week in Midtown Manhattan, a passerby stumbled upon an unusual sight — an unattended stroller parked on the sidewalk. Inside wasn’t a baby, but a fluffy senior cat. Next…
When Minnow was first rescued from the busy streets of Los Angeles, she had nothing but her quick reflexes to keep her safe from traffic. But last December, everything changed.…
Deep in Kenya’s Tsavo East National Park, a mother elephant and her baby wandered peacefully through the savanna — a tender picture of family and safety. But as tourists watched…
