When animal rescue workers were asked to help an ailing dog’s owner who was dying, they didn’t think twice. They were, however, pushed away when they arrived at the scene. Lazarus the dog had been trapped in a barn stall for six years. Rescuers were unable to get into the stall due to the accumulation of dirt and muck on the threshold.   Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video     When they arrived at the stall, the two women were … Read more

“Everyone in the apartment complex I resided in was aware of Ugly,” claims a resident. “Ugly loved three things more than anything else in this world: fighting, eating, and garbage,” to quote one person. The impact of all of these things, along with a life spent outside, had its effect on Ugly. To begin with, he only had one eye, and where the other should have been was a gaping hole. He also lacks his left ear on that side; … Read more

Dolphins are beloved creatures for a plethora of reasons. The highly intelligent and compassionate sea mammal thrives on social interaction amongst one another. While they rarely approach people, countless tales of human-dolphin interactions in the wild exist. A rescue team from Rare Aquatics Species of Indonesia acted swiftly when a dolphin was trapped in shallow water. The poor dolphin had no idea what was going on and behaved accordingly. He responded as any scared animal would, fighting his saviors. They … Read more

When a squirrel became trapped inside a family’s pool, a dad, referred to as “Papa,” didn’t hesitate and pulled him out with a net. The little guy was exhausted from trying to survive. Water-logged and weakened from swimming, the squirrel had swallowed water. It was only a matter of time before he stopped breathing. Papa knew he had to do something immediately! Papa’s little kids stood by, concerned about the tiny squirrel. They sympathetically watched as Papa started compressions. The … Read more

Rocky Kanaka was back at it, and this time he decided to take a homeless dog named King to a pet store in order to purchase the pooch anything and everything he touches. King was abandoned after being struck by a car and losing his leg, but he’s doing really well now. He wants a forever home, but first, there’s a canine shopping trip worthy of the title king!   Image/Story Source Credit: Rocky Kanaka – YouTube Video   Rocky … Read more

While there are “countless stories of survival,” this one may take the cake! Deer Park Police Officer Joel Nitchman is used to taxing days, but this incident was undoubtedly his most challenging. His K-9 partner, Roni, was stranded inside their vehicle when a tornado hit, and the pup refused to come out! Officer Nitchman willingly risked his life and headed straight into the grueling storm. Roni, trapped inside his crate in the vehicle, needed his human partner more than ever. … Read more

A phone call about a mama dog and her pups dying in a remote field came to the Dog Rescue Shelter of Mladenovac, Serbia. When the employee arrived, he realized that finding the pups would be difficult because the field was just too big. But then he spotted an abandoned warehouse, and his instincts urged him to look there.   Image/Story Source Credit: YouTube Video   The man discovered a diseased mother dog and her sickly pups in one corner … Read more

A puppy was discovered hiding behind the bushes one morning on this popular walkway on the outskirts of the city by a runner who was out for a run. The dog had been abandoned by his owners and was hiding from him.   Image/Story Source Credit: TDPets via YouTube Video   The jogger went on ahead and discovered the helpless puppy. The pup recognized a decent soul in adversity, so he began trailing the runner with a grin on his … Read more

When a construction company came into the neighborhood to build homes, local wildlife had to scatter to find new places to live. Sadly, a newborn raccoon was left behind by her family. A Good Samaritan found the kit and brought her to a raccoon rescue group. They named the little one Lucy. Jaime, an active participant in the raccoon rescue community, received a call about Lucy. Jaime agreed to take her in. Lucy was only the size of a tiny … Read more

Niall, a seasoned rescuer, spotted a homeless mama dog with her five puppies in a lot. Mom was dumped there with a padlock around her neck. When Niall approached, the mama dog growled and lashed out. She was frightened and protective of her babies and bit the rescuer several times. The rescuer wasn’t giving up and continued to bring them food on a daily basis. He carefully placed it further away so he wasn’t a threat. This worked perfectly! Mama … Read more

Mackenzie met a stray she named Steppy, living on the side of the road in Antigua, where street dogs run rampant. The poor girl was underweight with barely any fur. Mackenzie brought her food and tried to earn her trust, but the weary pup kept her distance. The caring, dedicated woman brought Steppy food every day. And soon, the stray wasn’t as into food as much as she was into Mackenzie. Steppy gave Mackenzie daily doggy welcomes with tail wags … Read more