When this adorable Dachshund took on the agility course at the American Kennel Club (AKC) Meet The Breeds event at the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in Manhattan, NYC, she was ready to go! In the cute clip shared by AKC, the short-legged weiner dog weaves, jumps, and proudly struts around and through the obstacles. ACK…
A dog presumed dead miraculously “rose from the dead,” much to the shock of shelter workers. Just a week into 2025, staff at the ANNA Shelter in Erie, Pennsylvania received a call just as they were about to close. A man reported finding a dead dog in his driveway and asked what to do with…
An Alaskan woman’s birthday surprise for her husband was hilariously thwarted by a moose. Tara Grantland had baked her husband’s favorite cookies and put them outside only for a local moose to decide the cookies were hers now. Tara has known Helga the moose since she was born, but that didn’t mean she was about…
Two brothers came to the rescue of a deer that had fallen through the ice not once, but twice in Cedarville Bay, Michigan. On a recent afternoon, Jeff Lipple’s wife, Christine, spotted a deer struggling to escape after falling into the icy waters. The couple owns the Island View Resort in Cedarville, Michigan, which is…
Morgan Cerasoli was beside herself with worry for her seven-year-old rescue dog, Arizona, who had been missing for nearly 24 hours in the freezing Vermont cold. Her fears were validated when she learned that Arizona had nearly drowned but was saved in the nick of time thanks to a stranger’s selfless bravery. Chris MacRitchie and…
Honey is always one very happy dog when she sees dad has come home. Her mom, Rachael Chandler, shared adorable video clips of Honey’s reaction when she sees dad arriving in the driveway. Honey simply cannot contain her excitement and her tail wags furiously and she lets out the sweetest whines, while clutching a toy…
A family celebrating the arrival of their new baby, Hunter, noticed that their Golden Retriever, Fred, was feeling a little left out. To cheer him up, they decided to do something special for him to cheer him up – they sent him on a Farm Day adventure. Fred’s mom, Elle Williams, wrote on TikTok, “Poor…
A Good Samaritan saved a cat’s life after finding her nearly frozen to death on a sidewalk. Stacey Nebinski, who lives in McKeesport, Pittsburgh, was outside in sub-freezing temperatures a few days ago when she spotted the distressed tuxedo cat. She noticed the cat’s rear legs were swollen, and the animal meowed softly as she…
In a delightful video from Antarctica, a penguin demonstrates remarkable patience and polite manners when a couple unintentionally blocks its snowy path. Posted to social media by Ciera Ybarra, the now-viral video shows a couple admiring the beautiful scenery and penguins, unaware that they are obstructing one penguin’s route. The penguin quietly waits for them…
Recently, Lee Asher was on one of his rescue missions when he met a dog named Carter. He was greeting the recent arrivals—dogs transported from animal shelters to his animal sanctuary and rescue, The Asher House. Among the rescues was Carter. “I’ve never met a dog as unique as Carter in my life,” Asher said….
A family out hunting in Canada encountered a rare sight—two bull moose headbutting right in front of them on the road. In the video shared by the family, the two large moose are oblivious to the people and the approaching truck. They are too busy locking antlers and fighting. The video was filmed in September,…
A Tibetan Mastiff found dragging over 30 pounds of matted fur is getting a second chance thanks to her rescuers with One Tail At A Time. Recently, the large dog, now named Sprout, was spotted by Chicago Animal Care and Control covered in matted fur, urine and feces. They notified One Tail At A Time (OTAT)…
Life for stray dogs in St. Louis is harsh during the winter. With temperatures dipping into the single digits and snow and ice covering the ground, many dogs struggle to find safe shelter, only to be overwhelmed by the brutal elements. Stray Rescue of St. Louis recently encountered one such dog, and their hearts went…
British Columbia is home to the largest bald eagle gathering on the globe. In November, thousands of eagles gather at places around metro Vancouver where the Fraser River and Harrison River meet. The majestic birds feast on spawning salmon and, at least in the eyes of one photographer, take time to socialize. Wildlife photographer Christian…
Andrea Pasinetti found himself helpless to save his three beloved rescue dogs during the California wildfires. He was in San Francisco for work, while his wife was overseas, when they learned that the fires were approaching their Pacific Palisades home. Their dog sitter was also unable to reach the house because of the fires. Desperate…
A woman and her four dogs, stranded as her home burned in the Los Angeles wildfire, were rescued thanks to Caleb Serban-Lawler, a man returning home after volunteering to assist with the disaster on the outskirts of the Palisades Fire. Serban-Lawler had spent the day helping neighbors by watering roofs but began heading out around…
A man on a film shoot in the woods of Alabama had no idea he would end up rescuing a dog. YouTuber Joe Van Go! shared, “In early November of this year, I showed up to a shoot in Alabama and had no idea that I would be leaving with a new best friend.” Joe,…
The day Charlie the horse snuck into the house Pamela thought it was a fluke. Little did she know it would become a daily routine! Now years later, the funny horse, who Pamela lovingly teases is a “hambone,” regularly come inside and knocks over her chairs, goes into her office to stare at the horse…
A dog named Grace was pregnant at a shelter, and her prospects for adoption looked bleak. That’s when Pups Without Borders swooped in to rescue her just hours before her scheduled euthanasia. Their initial plan was to foster Grace until she gave birth and then place her with a new foster. However, things didn’t quite…
Bubby and Louie, two miniature donkeys, and Pistol, a curious horse recently ventured into their snowy paddock and quickly stopped in their tracks thanks to a snowy intruder — a tiny snowman! Their mom filmed their reactions to the unexpected and frosty opponent, which range from cautious curiosity to playful bravery. Pistol, wary of the…
Charlie, a beloved family dog missing for a week in Illinois, has been reunited with his relieved family thanks to a dedicated rescue team utilizing thermal drone technology to help locate him. Charlie disappeared on a foggy Monday morning, leaving his family, Kate and David, devastated and deeply concerned about his survival in the harsh,…
In one extraordinary day, Annabell Whelan “stepped up to rescue not just one, but two owls in need of help” on the same day. Annabell, a Minnesota resident, knows it’s rare to see an owl during the day, but just before Christmas, she encountered two that needed help. The Minnesota resident’s first encounter was with…
Animal rescuer Kristin Erwin wasn’t expecting to save a dog just before Christmas. But when she saw a little dog running along a busy road, looking “lost and confused,” she immediately stopped to help. However, the small canine was reluctant to be caught. “I tried to get him to trust me, but he wasn’t interested,”…
A Carolina Dog named Leia first came into the lives of her adopted family when she wandered onto their property as a stray this past spring. She ran into their driveway, and they immediately noticed she was friendly but very thin and hungry. TikTok user @wildwayranch gave the stray dog a bath and brush right…
Karma, a 5-year-old Pittie mix, and Gigi, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, lived in the same home but weren’t friends. That all changed when they were rescued and brought to the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) this past autumn. Initially, the two dogs were placed in separate kennels and didn’t appear to have a strong bond….
A couple who fostered and then adopted a dog named Zoey received an incredible surprise when they got her DNA test results back. When Zoey’s parents first found her at the shelter, they were struck by how much she resembled their other dog, Jazz. The shelter was in urgent need of a foster, so they…
After 384 days, 1642 miles and 1,000 Man Hours of searching Rags is finally coming home. A dog stolen from an Alabama home last December has been found in Arizona and will soon be reunited with his family. Olivia Garner was best friends with Rags, a deaf English Sheepdog she had adopted, until the night…
A tiny rescued screech owl at Sweetbriar Nature Center (SNC) has taken the matter of finding a nest very seriously and much to the confusion and delight of staff, he’s decided that a grocery bag is the perfect spot. The wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center in Smithtown, New York, found their feathered resident in the…
Olivia Walsh, an intern with the beluga training team at the Georgia Aquarium, thought she was posing for a simple photo with her boyfriend, Gavin Hulberg, in front of the beluga habitat with Quin, one of the resident belugas. But Hulberg had a surprise in store that not even Qinu saw coming. Just after their…
Three “magnificent” kittens surrendered to a Massachusetts animal shelter have found homes just in time for the holidays after enchanting potential adopters. The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently welcomed three Selkirk Rex kittens, known for their distinctive curly coats, curly whiskers, and affectionate personalities. “With their unique appearance and loving demeanor, these kittens are…
Nzou is an African elephant who leads a herd of buffalo, an unusual role for her species. She became the matriarch after arriving at Imire, a conservation sanctuary in Zimbabwe, at just two years old. Orphaned and in need of care, Nzou was brought to the game reserve with the hope that she could be…
From Wallace and Gromit to Chicken Run, practically everyone knows the claymation characters from Aardman Animations. Shaun the Sheep is also among the mischief making animals and he and his barnyard friends make a festive-fun appearance in this cute Barbour Christmas ad for 2024. “Carolling at a very cold Mossy Bottom Farm, Bitzer is trying…
A little “diva” was born quite unexpectedly when 4-year-old Astoria “Stori” Monique stole the show at her school’s Christmas concert with a hilariously candid announcement. As the event wound down and attendees began packing up, Astoria seized the microphone from her principal to thank the audience and “spill the tea.” Kat Dunn, who attended the…
Scooby, a 4-year-old black Labrador Retriever mix, is Mary’s Dogs Rescue’s longest resident and has been waiting nearly a year to find a home. Recently, the New Hampshire-based dog rescue decided to take Scooby on a few holiday adventures so he could enjoy the festive season. Scooby got dressed up in his holiday finery and…
Jennifer McKee, a dog rescuer from San Antonio, has foster-failed with all three of her dogs, adopting them permanently. So when she saw a Facebook post about a mama dog and her puppies abandoned in a park, she immediately decided to step in to help save them. When Jennifer arrived, she found the dogs huddled…
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