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 …
Rescue stories
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. …
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 …
Elle Green recently opened the doors of her non-profit wildlife rescue organization. This amazing animal lover rescues raccoons, possums, otters, and many other wild animals in need. She rehabilitates these sweet animals and makes sure they are returned to their natural habitat. However, recently she received a devastating call about a baby otter in need. …
A hero of our story, Justin from Texas, was enjoying his day when he suddenly noticed something unusual in the middle of the lake Travis. He saw tiny legs weakly paddling in the water, which urged him to take a closer look, leading to a dramatic rescue mission. Upon closer inspection, Justin was shocked to …
An ordinary day turned into a dramatic rescue mission for Mark Headon, a 27-year-old painter and decorator. While driving to the city to pick up his daughter, he spotted something unusual in the canal by the road. Driven by curiosity, he stopped the car and was shocked to see an animal in the water, fighting …
A recent event involving a baby deer getting trapped inside a fence after becoming separated from its mother left everyone in awe. However, one brave man was so moved by this heartbreaking sight that he decided to intervene and help the baby deer reunite with its mother. A pair of white-tailed deer, the most common …
A dad and his son set out on a fishing trip, hoping for a day of memorable catches. However, what they found was beyond their expectations – a black bear cub in desperate need of help. What started as a simple fishing adventure quickly transformed into an extraordinary rescue mission that is sure to make …
Florida is known for its brave and fierce people. Every now and then I encounter stories online about something brave Floridians do. Today’s story is about such a man, who fought an alligator with his bare hands, all while smoking a cigar! Richard Willbanks, a retired senior citizen, was enjoying his afternoon in the company …