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Freckles the dog would not stop barking! Even into the early hours of the morning, Freckles, a 3-year-old Husky-Labrador mixed breed, barked endlessly. George Woods got out of bed to see what was going on.   The shocking reason for their dog’s barking was a 7-1/2-foot alligator that paced and hissed in the paved area near the family’s front door, oh my goodness!     Image/Story Source Credit: Coral Springs Talk     “My first thought was, holy shi-nikies, what are we … Read more

Keith Gilbert, an 81-year-old disabled veteran, was loading his dogs into his car when his new service dog Rivka, aka “Mouse,” got spooked and ran into the road. The German Shepherd was then struck by a car going about 40 mph in a residential zone. Seeing your dog get hit by a car is a truly horrifying experience. Gilbert and his daughter Denise also worried Mouse might have a broken back due to the position she was lying in after … Read more

What lengths would you go to to save your dog’s life? One Tennessee woman didn’t even have to think twice when faced with that question. Jennie Tatum put all her fears and discomforts aside when her dog was at risk of death. Tatum’s Pit Bull named Sid fell through the ice of a frozen pool, and Tatum rushed into action. She jumped in, broke the ice, and pulled Sid to safety. If she hadn’t acted fast, poor Sid might not … Read more

It was only a few weeks ago that a tiny tan Chihuahua named “Toby Keith” was announced as the “World’s Oldest Living Dog,” by the Guinness Book of World Records. As you would expect, a dog living to be older than two decades was widely discussed and made tons of headlines all across the internet. But, as it turns out, there is a Toy Fox Terrier named Pebbles that is actually older.  Ordinarily, you wouldn’t expect a world record to … Read more

When police arrived to rescue a drowning dog in Tempe, Arizona, someone had already beat them to it. A rugby coach jumped in to save the dog on his own, despite not feeling confident in his swimming abilities. The dog was a senior Husky who had gotten herself into a tricky situation. People are now calling the man a hero because his efforts saved the senior dog’s life. However, he insists that the rescue couldn’t have been completed without a … Read more

Residents of Rush City, Minnesota, had been witnessing a distressed bald eagle dangle 70 feet above ground from a tree for more than two days. While many people were unconcerned about the bird’s condition, others felt she was already deceased. However, army veteran Jason Galvin realized he must act.   Image/Story Source Credit: Jackie Gervais Galvin/Facebook | WCCO – CBS Minnesota via YouTube     After hours of attempting to find the eagle with binoculars, he discovered that it was … Read more

Erika Poremski, a mother of eight-month-old Viviana, got out for a few minutes to get something from her vehicle. When she looked around to go back inside, she discovered that her house was on fire, burning away at the lives of both her child and cherished dog Polo.   Image/Story Source Credit: WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore via YouTube Video Erika, in tears, bandaged from minor injuries, describes the traumatic event to WBAL TV News: “I just heard her crying and I … Read more

We absolutely love rescue stories and this is another one that will warm your heart! This poor little pup is blind and out on the road and woods all alone. That is when AnimalSTEP came to the rescue!     Image/Story Source Credit: AnimalSTEP via YouTube Video       We’re not sure how many people walked past this poor little one and kept going. How many of them had the chance to rescue her but didn’t? She was stranded … Read more

Glasgow, Scotland experienced terrible thunderstorms this August, resulting in floodwaters several feet high. On Sunday August 15th, 2021, two women found themselves trapped in their car on Harland Street, which had flooded. A kind bystander, Lori Gillies, waded through the floodwaters to help. The whole way, her Springer Spaniel Puck swam right behind her to the car. What followed was an awesome and somehow adorable dog/person team rescue. Teamwork Makes The Rescue Work Prior to helping two people in trouble, … Read more

In Yavapai County, Arizona, a local news story becomes another example of why dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend.” Authorities were, unfortunately, not surprised to find the deceased remains of hiker Donald Hayes after six long days of searching. After all, the chances of a person surviving the brutal heat and terrain of the Mingus Mountains for days on end with minimal food and water are slim to none. However, they were surprised to find that Hayes’ … Read more

We consider our dogs to be part of our family. It is our duty to ensure that they have all they require if they require medical help. However, this isn’t the case for all people. Romeo, a Pit Bull dog, was neglected by his family due to their lack of care. He had some treatable illnesses, but instead of getting him treatment, his relatives did the unspeakable.   Romeo was paralyzed and on the verge of being put down at … Read more

Simba was discarded in Cape Town, South Africa, because he wasn’t like all the other “normal” dogs. For a long time, Simba had been sick and sad, according to zenoonee. Simba wouldn’t be very energetic or joyful; this was why his former owners chose to abandon him. He was discovered by a rescue team and brought to their shelter. The staff and veterinarian were shocked when they saw the dog in this condition. How can someone just drop a being … Read more

Although his previous life is a mystery, he was discovered living at a garbage dump and eating rubbish to survive. His skin was severely infested with sarcoptic mange, resulting in significant hair loss and painful sores. He also had tick bites, anemia, and damaged eyes.     Image/Story Source Credit: Sidewalk Specials via YouTube Video     Because he hasn’t had human contact for so long, he is petrified of people. Volunteers from Sidewalk Specials came to his aid and … Read more

If you live in an area that’s known for having alligators, you know to be careful near water. Yet, it’s easy to forget about the risk until it happens to you. Bruce Savage and his dog Hannah, unfortunately, had to learn the hard way. The pond near their Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina home has always had warning signs for snakes and gators. But usually, the wild animals mind their own business. So, Savage never expected a nightmare to occur as … Read more

33-year-old Renate Balbuena of Charleston, SC, was on vacation in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines, when he was faced with the shock of his life. Balbuena was behind the wheel of his car, speaking into a GoPro camera he’d set up on the dashboard when a large Philippine Serpent Eagle crashed through his passenger side window. The aspiring vlogger was attempting to film his first-ever YouTube video. It’s hard to tell who was more stunned: Balbuena or the bird. “I was in … Read more

The summer is really heating up! A group of hikers recently witnessed just how harmful the stifling temperatures can be for a dog. Thankfully, a strong and caring park ranger came to the rescue, carrying an overheated dog on his shoulders all the way down a mountain trail and saving his life. Group of Hiking Friends Came Upon a Struggling Dog and His Human Companion Lexie Daniel and a group of friends hit the trails on the hills in the … Read more