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Animal Rescue
Read and watch the most heartfelt animal rescue stories from across America and beyond.
Florida Woman Rescues Burrowing Owls After Storm Floods Nest
A kindhearted Florida resident shared the extreme lengths she went to help a family of burrowing owls whose home was damaged by a storm. Wendy...
Puppy Left for Dead by Trash Finds Hope With Animal Rescuer
A starving puppy rescued from beside a dumpster is now safe—thanks to a Mississippi woman whose video of the rescue quickly went viral
Tiny Meows Lead Couple to Kitten Stuck in Home-Improvement Store Pallet
A couple hears a tiny meow at a Michigan store, turning an everyday shopping trip into a surprise rescue with a heartwarming twist.
Sad Rescue Horse Emotional When Reunited With Stablemate Who’d Been Rushed To Hospital
A rescue horse left sad and confused after his best friend was rushed to hospital couldn't contain his excitement when the pair were finally reunited after more than a week apart.
‘Mr. Pickles’ the Turtle Saved After Days in Drain
A turtle trapped in a drain for days at a strip mall has been rescued by firefighters in a dramatic operation.
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Saved as Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida’s Gulf Coast
Thirty cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued as a historic winter storm hit the usually balmy Florida Gulf Coast.
“I Saw Her Eyes Glowing in the Dark” – Woman’s Heartwarming Rescue of a Stray Dog
A teacher rescued a stray dog that had been shot after she discovered it on her patio in the night thanks to its glistening eyes.
Pet Tortoise Survives L.A. Wildfires and Reunites With His Family Thanks to Sheriff’s Office
A family is celebrating a heartwarming reunion with their beloved pet tortoise, Rocky, after he was rescued from the debris of their home.
Brave Firefighters Save Horse Trapped in Icy Water
A horse trapped up to its neck in icy water is safe and sound thanks to the quick work of firefighters who pulled it to safety.
Missing Dog Returns Home for Christmas by Ringing Doorbell
A missing dog miraculously returned to her family just in time for Christmas when she rang their doorbell a week after escaping.