When veterinarian Dr. Oliver Reeve first laid eyes on Toby, a tiny 7-week-old poodle mix, he immediately saw something special — something worth fighting for. Toby had been brought to…
In San Antonio, Texas, dog rescuer Jennifer McKee never ignores a call for help. So when she came across a Facebook post about an abandoned dog and her two puppies…
Ray was just running a quick errand at Dollar General when something unexpected scurried into his path — a tiny dog, clearly alone and unsure of where to go. “She…
Along the fast-moving waters of Nova Scotia’s rivers, a group of bald eagles had just taken flight — all except one. For reasons unknown, the lone eagle lingered behind. And…
Erielle Bernardo, an animal care associate at Mini Cat Town, was going about her usual day when a woman walked into the shelter — with a dog in tow. Bernardo…
In February 2024, a construction worker was working on a two-story building when something unexpected caught his eye in a nearby backyard. Among the grass, there was something pink and…
When the team at Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) launched a fundraiser for a thermal imaging camera last year, they hoped it might help them find animals in trouble…
When a bitter December cold front swept into St. Louis, most people stayed tucked away inside their warm homes. But for one skinny white pittie, there was no home to…
When Vladislav Duda fled war-torn Ukraine for the safety of neighboring Romania, he carried little more than hope — and his tiny orange kitten, Peach. Everything else could be left…
When rescuers at We Say Neigh Equine Rescue saved a pregnant mare from being euthanized, they were excited to meet her baby — but no one expected that day to…
Recently, while driving along a busy highway near their home in Mexico, Rosa María Segura Alcántar and her husband, Erick, spotted something that made them immediately pull over. There, frozen…
Elle had been at Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) for years, ever since arriving in December after a stay at the local Austin Animal Center. Timid and cautious at first, she…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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