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Animal Rescue
Read and watch the most heartfelt animal rescue stories from across America and beyond.
Couple Performs Wing Transplant on an Injured Monarch Giving It a Second Chance at Life
After a butterfly wing transplant surgery in their backyard, Skyler and BJ watch in shock as their once grounded monarch takes off into the sky.
Surfing Rescue Dog Who Once Faced Abuse Now Teaches Kids to Love the Ocean
A formerly abused dog rescued in Mexico now rides waves as a surfing rescue dog, bringing joy to beachgoers and helping kids conquer their fear of water.
Woman Brings Water to Overheated Family of Geese During Heatwave
A woman offered water to a family of overheated geese she found on a scorching sidewalk, capturing their sweet reaction in a now-viral video.
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.