When Trooper Tom Steenstrup arrived at a crash scene in North Dakota, he never expected to find a terrified puppy left behind inside the wrecked car. The driver had fled — but the pup stayed, shaking and scared. “Yesterday, Trooper Tom Steenstrup responded to a crash where the driver fled the scene in another vehicle….
A terrified seal being chased by a pod of orcas in Washington State got an unexpected lifeline thanks to nearby boaters. Charvet Drucker, an amateur photographer, was out boating in Saratoga Passage near Seattle when she and her partner noticed a pod of orcas hunting a seal. She was about 300 yards away when she…
It’s the season for bears to eat a lot before hibernation (a period called hyperphagia). During this time, bears can gain several pounds a day by consuming thousands of extra calories. One homeowner in British Columbia unwittingly contributed to the feast when a bear grabbed their DoorDash dinner! The hungry bear must have sniffed it…
An adorable Jack Russell Terrier has decided that she must keep watch over a rain pipe — and her reason has dog lovers laughing. TikTokker @plushbyabbey shared a funny video of her dog sitting right beside the pipe and staring at it intently, writing: “POV: a mouse ran out of here 3 days ago so…
A clever wolf has stunned wildlife researchers with an incredible adaptation – raiding crab traps set out by fishermen. The discovery is thought to be the first possible tool use of wolves ever recorded. The wolf in question is part of a population of sea wolves that hunt along the coastal waters of British Columbia,…
A baby sea otter separated from his mother during a storm has been safely reunited with her thanks to dedicated wildlife workers. Someone called the wildlife public helpline in Monterey, California, after spotting a sea otter pup crying for half an hour. During the rescue operation, workers recorded the pup’s cries so they could replay…
A homeowner accidentally captured incredible underwater footage of a humpback whale feeding on a bait ball right outside his dock — all because he dropped his camera into the water. Cinematographer Peter Mieras was testing his new 360° underwater camera when it slipped from his hands and fell into the waters of Barkley Sound on…
In September, a small Chihuahua was found roaming around a building in Los Angeles with no microchip and no family. He was rescued by Wags and Walks Adoption Center, where Nacho was initially evaluated as shy and withdrawn. To help him build confidence, he was placed in foster care with Monica Matute. But it turned…
Smithers—“Smitty”—just met his grandma for the very first time, and calling him excited would be an understatement. The moment he sees Grandma on the couch, Smitty launches onto it to greet her, then springs back to his mom who’s filming, only to ricochet right back to grandma again. His tail is a blur, his paws…
A puppy abandoned on a baseball field waited in the pouring rain, hoping his family would return. By the time Patti from Dallas DogRRR arrived to rescue him, he was drenched—and the pain in his eyes was unmistakable. Slugger had been handled by humans before, but he had just as clearly been neglected. Patti began…
Deano and Sarah own CrownFox Habitat, a 22-acre wildlife sanctuary and bee farm in Austin, Texas. Not long ago, they took in a feral goat named Frank and built him his very own “goatel.” Trouble viewing the video above? Try the version below: At first, the couple hadn’t planned on adding a goat to their…
Where do orphaned baby walruses go? It may not be a question you’ve asked before, but these marine mammals need very special care. Walrus calves usually spend the first two years of their lives with their mothers, so if they become separated, their chances of survival are slim. That’s where the Alaska SeaLife Center in…
When Winnie the parrot’s owner passed away in her 80s she wasn’t properly cared for and arrived at Mulberry Acres Rescue, a parrot rescue and sanctuary, with a severely overgrown beak. The elderly woman’s family had taken Winnie in, but had not known how to take care of the bird, feeding her Burger King instead…
A jaywalking sea lion brought traffic to a halt in Cosmopolis, Washington, last week after he lumbered from a nearby river into the middle of the road. Chief of Police Heath Layman of the Cosmopolis PD snapped some photos and a video while posting a warning to drivers, writing: “Please use caution on Blue Slough…
Lucie the Golden Retriever is quite a vocal dog. Her mom says that “she’s so sassy and very expressive. If a ball or biscuit is under the couch it’s quite a display of angry woos—she has a woo for every occasion.” One such moment is going viral and had Lucie go into full “drama queen”…
When Zack from Marley’s Mutts took in Henry, the senior dog was about 16 years old. He was blind in one eye, had cancer, and struggled to walk. Zack figured he could at least give Henry a few good weeks or however much time he had left. The first night at home, Henry was in…
A Pittsburgh-area dad and his young sons’ mission to feed their community is touching millions after a now-viral video shared on social media. AJ, a father from Whitehall, and his two sons—ages 7 and 9—came up with the idea recently, not knowing what they were about to create. With many families struggling, especially after SNAP…
Meet Splash, a 2-year-old Asian small-clawed otter. He’s not your typical otter — he’s trained in scent detection and recovery work, helping Florida’s Marion County Sheriff’s Office locate missing people in the water. Splash is the first of his kind in the world, an otter trained to find human remains in the water. His success…
Senior dog Max is deeply loved by his family. But since he can no longer climb stairs, his dad came up with a clever solution. Living in an apartment building meant options were limited—so instead of a doggy elevator, Dad built a doggy winch! Just like someone being hoisted onto a helicopter, Max wears a…
Rambo the parrot was just “parroting” words he learned decades ago — but his antics ended up bringing the police to his family’s home. Jason was working outside while his wife, Gia, was inside when officers suddenly showed up at their door. Rambo the parrot knows how to get everyone’s attention — including the police!…
A playful day at the park turned into a terrifying ordeal for Zeke, a dog who plummeted 40 feet down an oceanside cliff. Zeke had been playing with other dogs at San Francisco’s Fort Funston in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area when he lost his footing and went over the edge of the bluff….
A man spotted an owl caught in a fishing line and rushed to the bird’s rescue. He was fishing in the woods in New Jersey when he noticed the tangled bird. “I was fishing in the woods when I heard the loud crying for help. It was a cute screech owl tangled in fishing line…
Stray Rescue of St. Louis sprang into action to save a freezing dog’s life after receiving a call and a photograph of the dog clearly struggling to survive. A Good Samaritan had found the dog still breathing but dangerously cold. “A woman just sent us this photo and said she found this puppy, he’s still…
There are many street dogs throughout the world. Sometimes the dogs are adopted by the community and given food, vet care, and a place to rest. Often, they’re drawn to pet-friendly businesses—like the dog who greets the dog groomers or the mama dog who once brought her pup to a vet clinic. Osito is one…
After a vehicle flipped over during a crash in Fort Worth, Texas, officers and bystanders raced to help a woman and her 1-year-old daughter trapped beneath it. Fort Worth Police Officers Sgt. Nichols and Officer Bounds responded to the scene after reports that the mother and her baby had been ejected from a Hyundai Veloster….
A woman on a kayak trip to Florida’s Silver Springs State Park experienced an unexpected wildlife moment when a dozen monkeys cannonballed into the water right in front of her. Trenda Kitchen was kayaking with her husband through the park’s beautiful, clear waters when a group of rhesus monkeys (macaques) began leaping from the trees…
Washington State troopers saved a kitten stuck on the shoulder of a freeway in Pierce County and captured the entire rescue on bodycam. After receiving multiple 911 calls on Wednesday morning, Troopers Bonner and Fath arrived on the shoulder of southbound I-5 near 96th in Tacoma, Washington, looking for the kitten people had reported. They…
From a group of sheep following King penguins to kung fu Steller’s sea eagles and a squirrel with a serious bad hair day, this year’s finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are sure to tickle your funny bone and delight animal lovers everywhere. This year’s funniest wildlife photography competition received a record number of…
A dog at a vet clinic that treats more than just dogs and cats was caught off guard when he spotted one of the incoming patients — and his adorable reaction has gone viral. Animal Imaging shared the cute video on TikTok, captioning it: “What your dog sees when they come to a mixed practice,”…
The Sequoia Park Zoo in California got an unexpected visitor when a wild bear snuck in to visit the zoo’s resident bears. The zoo shared details of their “eventful morning” on social media. It appears the curious bear managed to scale the zoo’s outer fencing—likely using his tree-climbing skills—before wandering over to the bear enclosure…
Uptown Candy Store in Riverside, California had just celebrated its grand opening when a surveillance camera captured a heartwarming act of kindness. The store had only been open for a few days when the owners captured a wholesome moment that quickly went viral on TikTok. On this particular night, a father and son discovered the…
Summer makes it a point not to pick up a new stray dog when she already has other dogs in her car. But the dog rescuer with Dog Days of Summer Sanctuary always stops if she sees a dog in need. That’s exactly what happened when she spotted Peaches, a Pit Bull peeking her head…
Walter Andreoli and his wife were taking a walk on a beach in San Antonio Este, Argentina, when their leisurely stroll turned into an animal rescue mission. They found not one but two stranded dolphins—one stuck on the muddy sand, the other caught in the reeds. The couple were outside of cell phone service, so…
After 27 years in darkness, a moon bear who had been trapped in a cage at a bile farm has finally been rescued. “For the very first time, Sen can lift his head to the sky, step onto soft grass, and splash in water — a life every bear deserves. His name, Sen (Lotus in…
Australian photographer Belinda Richards has been named International Dog Photographer of the Year for her delightful photo series capturing a German Shepherd puppy’s growing ears. Richards, who has been crowned Australian Pet Photographer of the Year multiple times, won with her charming photo titled “I’m All Ears.” I’m All Ears Belinda Richards, Overall Winner The…
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