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…
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,…
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…
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…
Large wild cats don’t belong in zoos, much less in tight cages with concrete floors. And perhaps, that’s why it’s so heartwarming to see these lions get a second chance…
When Zach came across an old dog named Henry in the shelter, his heart sank. At 16 years old, Henry had been surrendered by his previous owners because he had…
Hope For Paws received a call regarding a terrified, injured dog who was in dire need of help. A Good Samaritan, named Mike Badger, had been feeding the homeless dog…
After nearly 12 hours on the road, all truck driver Fitz Francois wanted was to finish his last delivery and head home. But the universe had other plans — and…
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