Imagine one day you go for a walk in the woods and you encounter a tiny, sick, and lost piglet crying for help. What would you do? Well, I know I would immediately jump to help the poor thing and that’s exactly what the hero from today’s story did! Rian and her husband Scooter are …
Rescue stories
Animals don’t always look like what they really are, and that can lead to some fun surprises. A tiny creature may appear to be a familiar face but end up being something completely different. That’s exactly what happened when a small puppy came to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The dedicated team of caretakers was …
During their summer vacation, one family’s day took a surprising twist. While walking along the beach, they found an octopus stranded on the sand, looking very vulnerable. Feeling sorry for it, they carefully placed the octopus back into the water, wishing for its survival. After taking some time to recover in the water, the octopus …
In a moment that touched many hearts, a lioness named Yuna took her first steps outside at her new home in The Big Cat Sanctuary. After being rescued from a war-torn region, where she was confined to a small, cold enclosure, Yuna is finally starting to experience what freedom feels like. Three-year-old Yuna arrived at …
In a small, quiet town, something strange was happening that caught everyone’s attention. The usually calm streets were filled with the worried sounds of a fox, crying out from deep inside a drain pipe. Curious and concerned, the townspeople gathered around the pipe to see what was going on. When they looked into the dark …
A couple of days ago, a group of workers from Levittown, New York, were changing a water meter in a nearby well when they noticed something moving deep down. Both intrigued and concerned, they immediately contacted Karenlynn Stracher, a renowned Long Island wildlife rescuer. Upon her arrival, Karenlynn approached the well, recording a video on …
Picture a world where everything is quiet. No dogs barking, no happy yelps, and no soothing sounds. This is the life of Blu, a deaf pit bull. She was born into this silent world and has learned to live with amazing strength and skill. In the U.S., about 5-10% of dogs are deaf, which can …
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,’ …
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 …