Our rescue corner highlights the incredible journeys of animals in need as they find love, safety, and forever homes.
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…
“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…
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…
Wild baby animals sometimes wander off and lose their way, ending up separated from their families. While it’s a natural part of growing up, being lost can be dangerous and traumatic for them. Thankfully, there are dedicated people who work tirelessly to bring them back, making sure these heartwarming reunions happen. This is the story…
A few months ago, a team of dedicated rescuers responded to a distressing report about a stray dog in desperate need of their help. The caller described an adult dog suffering from a massive tumor on the left side of her face, which unfortunately made her appearance unsettling to people. As a result, she faced…
I recently came across a story about Gabriel, a Bulldog mix with a brown and white coat. His story is one of unimaginable pain and a relentless quest for justice, unlike any I’ve ever heard. Gabriel was rescued from horrific abuse in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the local vet who first examined him said it…
A couple of days ago, a devoted rescue group was informed about an innocent puppy named Korzhik who was left homeless. According to the sources, after his owners divorced and moved out of their family home, neither was willing to take responsibility for the innocent pup. Instead of taking him to a shelter, they abandoned…
Hedgehogs’ spiky quills are their best-known feature. It looks like an amazing hairdo, but it actually serves a greater purpose. Their quills are the defensive mechanism that keeps them safe from all the predators in nature. So when the Animal Rescue League from Iowa was informed about a ‘naked’ hedgehog they immediately stepped in to…
Kelly and her partner ran an animal sanctuary called Kelaroo’s Ruff Ranch in Texas, where they take in abused and neglected dogs and offer them a second chance at life. One day, Kelly spotted a little puppy abandoned in a field, her tiny head peeking out from the roadside. The pup looked pitiful, keeping her…
As people often say, neighbors help neighbors, and these neighbors joined forces to help a little creature in need! A group of neighbors in East LA, California, noticed a strange little furball popping out from the narrow passage between their garages. They saw something white and fluffy move, but whenever someone approached, it would disappear….
Bella had spent her whole life stuck on a grimy balcony on the third floor of a crumbling apartment building in a rough neighborhood. Her world was just a small patch of concrete and her only link to the outside was the rusty chain around her neck. Sometimes, someone would toss her a crumb of…
Paw Squadron, a dedicated animal rescue team from Orlando, Florida, responded to a heartbreaking call one day – a distressed cry believed to be from a puppy. With their resolve tested by numerous challenging rescues, the team set out, filled with hope. When they arrived at the scene, it took moments of searching before they…
Have you ever heard the story about Baarack, the overgrown sheep who wandered the countryside for nearly five years? If not, then you’re in for a treat! Baarack was found by a kind rescuer who quickly recognized him as a merino ram. Concerned by his massive fleece and the little grass he’d been surviving on,…
When I first stumbled upon the dog from today’s story, my heart broke into a million pieces. Abandoned by her previous owners, this sweet Greyhound was left in the streets with no food or water. A woman found her in their backyard and one look at the dog brought instant tears to her eyes. She…
I recently came across a video that restored my faith in humanity. Amid all the heartbreaking stories of mistreated animals, it’s comforting to see that there are still kind-hearted people who go out of their way to help our wild friends. So let’s dive into the story! A woman was enjoying her day on the…
Animal abandonment is a heartbreaking reality that affects countless pets each year. The pain of being left behind can be devastating for these precious souls, leaving them confused and lost. Thankfully, even in these rough situations, there are bright spots of hope. This story is about a dog who was cruelly abandoned by her owner,…
At the time of his rescue, Toby was dirty, and his fur was so tangled that his rescuers worried about how they’d clean him. His long, tangled, and matted fur made him almost unrecognizable as a dog. He couldn’t walk or see, which was heartbreaking. One of his caretakers, Callie Crowe, shared: “He was abandoned…
A few nights ago, while scrolling through YouTube, I stumbled upon a devastating video that truly broke my heart. It showed a kind man finding a frightened puppy alone in the middle of the road, his fur completely covered in blue paint. I’ll never understand how some people can be so cruel, as this was…
A mother dog wandered into an industrial area, driven by a desperate need to find food for her young puppies. In her search, this poor dog tragically fell into a vat of scorching asphalt, a mistake that would change her life forever. As she hit the thick, burning substance, her world erupted in pain. The…
Paul and his girlfriend Nikita are fierce advocates for jungles and wildlife. They’ve dedicated their lives to saving the planet’s rainforest. So it’s only natural that they care so much about the wildlife in the jungle and they’ve proved it with today’s story. Let’s dive into it! While Paul and Nikita were swimming in the…
One night, an American badger roamed the countryside, searching for tasty grubs as she always did. However, her peaceful night took a dramatic turn when she got ensnared in a soccer net left behind from a local game. The net was tight around her, pinning her head and making her completely immobile. The next morning,…
You know how they say that sometimes, the most normal days can lead to amazing things. Well, this happened to Chuck Campbell, an 85-year-old man whose life changed forever after a random meeting on a road in North Carolina. On what seemed like just another day, Chuck noticed a paper bag on the side of…
When Eric closed his salon for the day and was about to go home, he had no idea his life was about to change for the better. Right in front of his store in the middle of the street, he saw something as tiny as a bean moving and wiggling around. Curious, Eric approached the…
Some people treat animals with such brutality, no matter their size. Not even elephants, the land’s largest animals, get to escape the cruelty of man. Joy, the elephant featured in today’s story, can attest to this harsh reality. For 31 years, she was shackled and forced to work in the logging industry, pulling trees from…
Brittany Brown never thought she would spend as much money as she did on Freedom, a horse who was living his life isolated in a 12×12 small stall. Freedom, a gorgeous black and white horse spent his life entertaining humans. He was part of weddings, children’s birthday parties, and many horseback riding trips. However, once…
When Renato Borella and his tour guide, Neco, set out on a boat adventure, they had no idea what they would encounter. The trip soon turned into a life-saving mission, but that wasn’t the only surprise they witnessed. As Renato and Neco traveled through the river, they noticed a black animal struggling in the water. …
One day, a woman noticed a motionless cat in the grass, so still that it seemed like life had already left him. Flies swarmed around his frail body, creating a heart-wrenching scene that she couldn’t pass by. As the woman cautiously approached the cat, she prepared for the worst, thinking he was gone. But just…
My heart breaks for every dog that gets abandoned by their owners. I simply can’t fathom how someone could wake up one day and decide they no longer want their pet. Our pets complete our families; they bring a touch of innocence and positivity we often lack in our human lives. Abandoning them is like…
One day, while inspecting oilfield pipes and equipment with a co-worker, a man named Saber noticed something unusual on the ground beside one of the pipes. Curious, he went to investigate and was shocked by what he discovered. A tiny hedgehog, barely alive, was stuck to the ground, completely covered in crude oil. Heartbroken by…