A deer was making her way across a frozen lake in New Hampshire last month when something terrifying happened — she broke through the ice and fell into the frigid water. When the Gilmanton Fire Department received a call about the trapped deer, they immediately rushed to help. The team of five rescuers got in their inflatable […]
This curious dog named Cooper has explored just about every nook and cranny of the home he shares with his family in Colorado. But he recently discovered there are areas within the house that had actually not yet been charted. And he ran into some trouble in the process. Evidently, while perusing the house for
As soon as Stray Rescue of St. Louis (SRSL) staff received a picture of a dog in need the other day, their hearts sank. The pup was lying on a pile of lumber, and only four words accompanied the picture. “‘Dog shot, needs help,’” SRSL wrote on Facebook. “Cassady didn’t take a breath before she said, ‘Bring me
As a full-time dog rescuer, Suzette Hall is used to saving pups from heartbreaking circumstances. Most of her cases center around dogs found roaming the streets of Los Angeles, California, on their own. But over the weekend, she met an abandoned dog who couldn’t have wandered off even if he’d tried. The poor pup, left tied to a pole in a
The first time Layla and Lola landed in their local animal shelter, the tight-knit duo comforted each other while waiting for their family to return. Their humans eventually picked them up, but sadly, Layla and Lola’s time outside the shelter would be short-lived. The sisters returned to the shelter two more times following their first
When the Valley Animal Center (VAC) staff first welcomed Jodi, a tiny Chihuahua mix puppy, they were hopeful he’d find a home soon. Sure, he was bursting with typical puppy energy, but Jodi’s adorable face and warm demeanor made him an ideal candidate for adoption. It wasn’t long before a family applied to adopt Jodi, and the
A cat logged three flights in 24 hours after it was mistakenly left on a plane. Mittens, an eight-year-old Maine Coon, was aboard an Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Melbourne on Jan. 12. Owner Margo Neas waited for the feline to be unloaded from the cargo hold but three hours later, she was
Enjoying a snowy romp around her home in Georgetown Charter Township, Michigan, a black Lab named Hazel recently found herself in crisis when she stumbled onto a frozen lake. In moments, the curious pup crashed through the ice into the freezing water below. According to Wood TV, When Hazel’s neighbor saw the dog’s anxious face
Did you know that black cats are often the last to be adopted in shelters? Despite their charm, playfulness, and affectionate nature, these beautiful felines face a higher risk of being overlooked. But why does this happen? Here are a few reasons: 1. Superstitions and Myths Many cultures associate black cats with bad luck, witchcraft,
Curled up into a tight ball, an abandoned brown puppy named Pixie rested in a patch of dirt, barely shaded by a few ferns. Pixie was tied to a pole and couldn’t move very far. With no access to food or water, Pixie grew skinny, and her ribs poked out from her gaunt frame. Finally, just when all
A Desperate Situation in Louisa CountyHuddled in a ditch along a rural road in Louisa County, Iowa, a small and badly sunburned puppy named Willow awaited a miracle. Local law enforcement officers discovered her in dire condition and rushed her to It Takes A Village, an animal rescue organization committed to saving lives. First Steps
Baking in the hot Florida sun, a group of 16 puppies recently found themselves in a tough spot. The puppies had been abandoned in crates in a 7-Eleven parking lot. Now, they had nowhere to go. Luckily, it wasn’t long before a man drove by and noticed the strange sight. He called Pasco County Animal Services for
Anyone who has ever been by the ocean knows that it can be unpredictable. One thing you should never underestimate is the tide; it can be treacherous if you find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The tide can surprise and swallow people and animals in a matter of seconds, and in
Meet Duckphone — a sweet, adoptable rescue cat with a larger-than-life personality. But that’s certainly not the only thing that’s big about him. Duckphone also has some adorably oversized cheeks. 2-year-old Duckphone was recently brought to the Cleveland Animal Protective League’s animal shelter after being picked up as a stray. It was clear to his new caretakers
A poor boy who worked at a warehouse near a closed bike shop noticed a scruffy dog visiting the store daily without fail. Curious to see where it was going, he followed it one day and discovered a heartbreaking secret. 18-year-old Chris was a seasoned market worker who had seen his fair share of street
