Our rescue corner highlights the incredible journeys of animals in need as they find love, safety, and forever homes.
The picture of a donkey hugging her favorite human captured the Internet’s heart. However, the story behind the same picture is so profound and touching that it will bring anyone to tears. It all began when a group of school teachers from a nearby village saw a newborn donkey on the roadside. Tragically, her mother…
The world can be really tough, especially for those who are most in need. For a young dog named Dutchie, this tough reality was her everyday life. She was left all alone in a lonely sand pit in Crosby, Texas, facing a future that was full of uncertainty. But even in the darkness, there was…
A recent discovery shocked Malibu residents, showing just how far humans’ cruelty can go. According to In Defense of Animals, two compassionate hikers found a distressed German Shepherd wandering in Malibu Creek Canyon. Upon closer inspection, the hikers were horrified to see that the dog had its mouth cruelly zip-tied shut, with another zip tie…
It is a devastating fact that thousands of wild animals are still kept in circuses worldwide, forced to perform unnatural and demeaning tricks for crowds. Many of these animals were born in captivity, never experiencing the freedom or wilderness of their natural habitats. Such cruelty severely impacts their welfare, as seen with Tarzan and Tanya,…
As they were driving to a doctor’s appointment, Kirk Barharn and Angie Hillmer noticed something unusual by the road. In an old wire fence, they spotted a moose tangled up, frantically trying to free herself. The couple immediately pulled over, determined to help. Despite recovering from an ankle injury, Kirk limped out of the car…
The bond between a mother and her baby is one of the strongest forces in nature, and for elephants, it’s no different. Even when danger looms, a little elephant will stay close to his mother, no matter what. In this case, it wasn’t just a typical day for the duo – it was a terrifying…
Erika’s heart raced at the thought of the recent phone call at her Sisu Refuge Sanctuary in Albertson, North Carolina. It wasn’t the first time she’d heard about an animal falling from a truck, but something about this case hit her harder. A tiny piglet had tumbled off a factory farm truck. She’d been found…
When Karen Hendrickson first heard about the tiny kitten hiding in the rocks at cold Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, she couldn’t shake the thought of her. The stormy weather, the freezing temperatures, and the rough waves crashing against the shoreline made her heart ache, as she shared in an interview: “It was freezing out there….
For dog rescuers, witnessing abandoned puppies in heartbreaking conditions is an all-too-common reality. Every day, countless dogs are left to fend for themselves in unthinkable places—discarded like they don’t matter. Just when rescuers think they’ve seen it all, a new act of cruelty shakes them to the core. One man experienced this firsthand while taking…
Imagine discovering a small, hurt Pittie puppy on the roadside, her eyes showing fear and pain. This is what happened to a compassionate person named Veronica who rescued Boo and gave her a new chance at life. Now, let’s rewind a bit… When Boo was found, she was in really bad shape. Her jaw was…
An animal rescue organization recently received an anonymous call about seven dogs desperately needing help. With nothing but an address, the rescuers instantly rushed to help the seven dogs. However, once they arrived, a soul-crushing sight awaited them… Instead of seven dogs, they found a momma dog and her puppy. The poor momma dog was…
Recently, a kind-hearted woman stumbled upon a heartbreaking scene while walking her dog. A frail, emaciated cat crawled out from beneath a car, desperately in need of assistance. The poor feline, all skin and bones, looked like she hadn’t eaten in days. Moved by the cat’s dire condition, the woman immediately rushed to bring her…
Tammy Graves wasn’t expecting what she found during her visit to a North Carolina animal shelter. As the founder of Haley Graves Foundation, she’d seen plenty of heartbreaking cases, but what she saw that day really hit her hard. In a cold, lonely kennel, a dog named June Cash had curled herself up in a…
A couple of days ago, I stumbled upon a story that truly tugged at my heartstrings. It made me question why some people get pets if they’re not willing to care for them through sickness and health. The story I found revolves around a poor dog whose owner abandoned her in the middle of the…
Many people choose to get small dogs because they think they are really cute and often use them for breeding and selling. But even though these tiny pups are really charming, they can be quite fragile and not very healthy. The hero of today’s story, a woman named Claire Stock, was also very aware of…
As the woman strolled down the street, she never expected to stumble upon such a heartbreaking sight. There, lying in the middle of the road, was a sick and frail stray cat soaked from the rain and covered in leaves, seemingly living her final moments. The poor thing had barely managed to crawl out from…
Bald eagles are one of those birds that I have always greatly admired. In my humble opinion, they’re like royalty among birds, the true nobles of the skies. Recently, I stumbled upon a video online that made me realize bald eagles aren’t always as dignified and poised as I previously thought. Don’t get me wrong,…
One evening, as Emily bustled around her kitchen preparing dinner, a series of strange, unsettling noises from the backyard disrupted her peaceful routine. The sounds weren’t the usual rustlings of critters scavenging for food; these were growls and shuffles that sent shivers down her spine. Curiosity and concern tugged at her, so she decided to…
The small town of Linwood in Kansas had a terrifying experience when a powerful tornado ripped through the area, causing widespread destruction. However, in the midst of the chaos, a good story came out of it, all thanks to the quick actions of one horse’s owner and the unwavering support of the community. The unfortunate…
Meet Janet, a young chimpanzee, who is celebrating a big achievement – one year of safety and love at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Her story started off quite differently, very different from the happy life she has now. Just a year prior, Sanctuary got a distressing call and video – a baby chimpanzee in a dangerous…
Picture this – you finish your rideshare shift and hop into your car, only to discover a snake as your unexpected passenger! That’s exactly what happened to a rideshare driver in Minneapolis recently. But don’t worry, the snake was safely rescued thanks to some quick-thinking officers and the help of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control….
Imagine being injured and stuck in the worst place possible – a stinky manure pit. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, that’s exactly where a great horned owl ended up. But despite how bad it started, this story has a heartwarming and surprising twist. No one’s sure exactly how this amazing bird ended up in…
Many pet owners feel anxious about letting their cats wander around in the backyard. They worry about what might happen to their furry friends when they’re out of sight, as there could be hidden dangers nearby. But then, just imagine what happens to stray cats that are out on their own and have to deal…
Personally, I’m an emotional person and a true empath, with a heart that breaks for every soul struggling in this world. However, seeing an animal in distress, barely holding onto life, completely shatters me. If I could, I would help every animal in need, but unfortunately, that’s not possible. Thankfully, many kind-hearted people in the…
Surprisingly, seals often find themselves in trouble. These adorable sea puppies need human assistance more than you think. Whether they get stranded somewhere on the beach or the sea washes them up on a parking lot near the ocean, animal rescue organizations often need to jump in and help these adorable creatures out. Recently, a…
One evening, a small white hedgehog found itself in a dangerous situation. It was struggling in the middle of a busy street, thirsty, hungry, and full of bugs. The little animal didn’t seem like it would make it. But then, fate stepped in in the form of a six-year-old boy named Ruben Wiggins. With sharp…
The smell of barbecue filled the air in Amarillo as a family gathered in their backyard. They were laughing and talking, enjoying the Texas sunshine. Suddenly, they noticed something on the ground. When they approached closer, they realized it was a tiny bird. They started to worry when they saw that the small animal was…
Michael Klein, a security guard, was doing his usual night patrol when a stray cat started following him everywhere. She wouldn’t leave his side. As Michael shared: “She kept following me. I fell in love with that cat. Something about this cat just made me happy.” He named her Tree Kitty because she loved climbing…
Abandoning pets is a never-ending issue, and it’s truly painful to see animals heartlessly left alone every day. However, when such a story has a happy ending, it surely brings a smile to everyone’s face. One of those cruelly abandoned pets was an adorable dog later named Azalea. She was thrown out of a truck…
In today’s tale, an RSPCA officer came up with a surprising way to save a deer that was caught between the bars of a metal gate. It all began when a passerby spotted the deer in distress and called for assistance. When Catherine Strawford, the animal collection officer, arrived, she discovered the muntjac deer wedged…