Some stray cats are naturally cautious around humans, but others are so desperate for help that they’ll do anything for a little kindness. That was the case for a sweet gray cat named Ladybug, who spent most of her life being overlooked and unloved. People would often dismiss her as ‘too ugly to be loved,’ …
Rescue stories
One day, the staff at the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge (RBARI) in Oakland, New Jersey, was getting ready for another busy day. They were used to handling various cases, but nothing could prepare them for what they faced that day. It started like any other morning until a staff member noticed a small box near the …
Some people have a natural way with animals, but others take it to an even higher level. You’ve probably heard the expressions ‘dog whisperer’ or ‘cat whisperer’ before. It’s used to refer to those individuals who seem to understand animals’ language. Today I’ll tell you a story about such a man, who rescued a trapped …
Briana wasn’t the kind of dog that typically turned heads. She wasn’t a purebred beauty with a pedigree, and her eyes told a story of a life filled with hardship. She’d lived on the streets, scavenging from trash cans and sleeping in places where rain and dirt made her bed. Yet, through all the pain …
Not long ago, a couple from Long Island, New York, were cleaning up after a house party when they were startled by something rather unusual. As they took the trash out to their outdoor trash bin, they noticed what looked like a ball of hair right on top. Upon further investigation, they saw the ball …
“I’ve never heard a cow make these noises.” This mama cow’s heart was breaking, and it was clear she was in desperate need of help. While we often think deep emotions are reserved for humans, there are moments when animals show us they feel the same way we do. During his hike, Philip heard a …
Vito is an adorable one-year-old pup with a truly heartbreaking story. A couple of months ago, a compassionate young woman found him hiding under a bridge from the world that had shown him only cruelty. She immediately took Vito to the nearest shelter to get some help, aware that she couldn’t help him on her …
“She had been missing for six days.” We all know how hot it can get down in LA, but can you imagine a poor pup lying on a concrete floor, waiting for her owner? Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy 29 (an organization that helps abandoned animals and animals in need) received a call the …
A groundsman at a resort was carrying out his usual duties when he spotted a peculiar, fuzzy ball drifting in the pool. Initially bewildered, he quickly retrieved the tiny creature and placed her on a nearby deck. He soon realized that the fuzzy ball floating in the pool was a small animal in desperate need …
This poor baby had been waiting for someone to rescue him. The neighbors told Mandy’s husband that he’d been tied up for at least five years. There was no food, the yard was full of trash, and there were other chains tied to the fence – most likely the person who tied this dog up …