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Animal Rescue
Read and watch the most heartfelt animal rescue stories from across America and beyond.
Caw-Blimey! Woman Who Saved a Crow Is Showered With Bird ‘Gifts’
Leah Wilson freed a young crow trapped in a roof gutter on Canada's West Coast, and the local crows have brought her small gifts on her walks ever since.
Prickly Situation! Coyote Pup Stuck Nose-to-Tail With Cactus Spines Is Saved
A coyote pup found covered nose to tail in cactus spines in Surprise, Arizona, recovered after a wildlife team spent more than two hours carefully freeing him.
Lucky Pup! Garbage Crew Saves Starving Dog From Bin – Then Adopts Him
A Milwaukee garbage crew found a starving dog in a bin that slipped off their truck just in time, and supervisor Alex Halverson adopted him and named him PJ.
Stray Cat Gives Birth In Home Depot Flowerpot Then Leads Rescuer To Her Kittens
A stray cat gives birth in a Home Depot flowerpot and leads a rescuer to her kittens before unexpectedly adopting three more in a heartwarming rescue story.
Drones Help Rescue Dog Lost In Wilderness For 17 Days
An incredible rescue effort using drones, tracking and on-the-ground humane traps helped safely locate a dog who had been lost in the wilderness for 17 DAYS and reunite her with her owners.
Woman Rescues Tiny Betta Fish Stuck in Cup at Pet Shop for 520 Days and Helps It Thrive
A rescued betta fish went from living in a small cup to swimming in a planted aquarium after one woman decided to give it a better home.
Family Follows Their Dog Into Deep Snow And Finds A Stranded Pup Who Cannot Walk
A family out on a winter walk was stunned when their dog led them into a creek – only to discover a stranded dog...
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.


