Snickers (aka Stinkers) the Porcupine loves to play and get attention. The large, quill-covered animal lives at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, which adopted Snickers after someone had been keeping him as a pet. Because of his gregarious, friendly nature and love for human contact, he is a permanent resident at the Center. Watch as…
There’s a special program that is helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) heal in a way no other therapy does – by introducing them to wolves. Called Warriors and Wolves, the program is held at the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center in Frazier Park, California. The facility is home to 40 wolves that have…
Rickina the baby orangutan arrived at the International Animal Rescue‘s orangutan orphanage in Indonesia after her mother was killed. A month after her rescue, Rickina was introduced to other youngsters at the orphanage. As you’ll see, she sticks close to her caregiver at first, but soon she begins exploring the playground, hanging on the ropes…
Peanut the Labrador Retriever has a special way with her new little human. Just watch what she does to comfort the baby when she cries. Awww. Share this loving dog with your family and friends.
After being separated from his flock during a storm, Bigbird the pelican was taken in by the staff at Greystoke Mahale safari camp in Tanzania. Since then, Jeffrey, the camp manager, has taken Bigbird into his care. He helped the bird learn to fly and now he’s helping to teach the bird how to fish….
Hundreds of horses were stranded for three days on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by water and faced certain death until an amazing group of women came to their rescue. This true story took place in the Netherlands in 2006. The horses became trapped after a fierce storm caused the waters of the North…
A baby pygmy goat who was snatched from the annual Arizona State Fair petting zoo has been found and reunited with his mother! GusGus’ ordeal began when he was stolen from his pen. At one month old, GusGus needs his mother’s milk to survive. Everyone was beside themselves with worry, including GusGus’ mother, Custard. A…
These people were driving along a remote highway when they suddenly spotted a baby horse running down the middle of the road. The foal is frightened and freaking out because he can’t get back to his family because of the guardrail blocking his way. His mother is also worriedly running alongside the guardrail, trying to…
Navann the baby elephant finds a tub filled with water to have a bath in, but the tub he’s found is a tiny bit small. The one-year-old elephant lives at the Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for rescued elephants. It turns out that Navann likes baths of all kinds, including ones in the mud. Navann is…
When Megan Rion, of Imagine That Photography, was taking photos of baby Connor in a Louisiana park, she and the baby’s mother never dreamed they would an unexpected visitor photobomb the photoshoot. Megan and Connor’s mother Tiffany Gill Rogers had set up a harvest scene and placed the sleeping baby on a blanket when a…
Mosha is a 9-year-old female elephant with three legs. Mosha lost her right foreleg when she stepped on a landmine as a 7-month-old baby in 2006. Fortunately, she was saved by Friends of the Asian Elephant Hospital in Lampang, Thailand. The hospital, one of the world’s oldest specializing in elephant care, and has treated over…
Zion the dog knows a very cool trick! While out for a walk with his owner in Hundige, Denmark, Zion shows just how good he is at blowing bubbles! What a cool trick! Teaching a dog to blow bubbles takes a bit of work, but it can be done with positive reinforcement (and clicker training)….
In January 2012, an Anatolian Shepherd named Haatchi was not yet a year old when he was deliberately tied to a railway line in North London and hit by a train. His tail was severed and his rear leg severely damaged. Haatchi managed to stagger away and hid for around 5 days before he was rescued…
After the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary rescued a group of ducks, they realized that the birds had never been in the water before. They had been living for years with a hoarder who had them in pens without adequate access to water or food. After they were rehabilitated, the ducks get their first taste of…
They say elephants never forget and this video is evidence of that. Charlie Franks loved elephants from a young age, and back in 1955 he and his wife Madeline adopted Sunita (Nita, for short), a young Asian elephant who was 5 years old at the time. The couple raised Nita and trained her. She would…
It looks like an idyllic slumber, that is until puppy Lola starts snoring so loudly that she wakes up her big brother J.B. He looks momentarily annoyed at his little sister’s big snore, but she’s so gosh darn cute, I’m sure he won’t hold it against her. Share these cute cuddlers with your family and…
Oakley is an orphaned Great Horned Owl being cared for at a bird rescue and who has found companionship with a stuffed owl. He also likes to groove along with the toy as it “sings” ‘Monster Mash’! “He is always leaning against it. It gives him comfort and keeps him from stressing,” says Oakley’s caretaker…
A nurse mare foal is a foal that was born so that its mother will produce milk. The mother is then sent off to nurse a “more valuable” baby horse and the nurse mare foals are “disposed of” as they are essentially a byproduct of the industry. But Last Chance Corral in Athens, Ohio does…
Galileo is an Arctic Marble Fox that came to CLAWS, Inc. in horrible condition. The fox was rescued by CLAWS in North Carolina and he arrived at the rescue in horrible condition – starving, dirty, with a broken nose and scared. They took him in and began to nurse him back to health. While he…
When Bilbo, the 8-week-old Welsh Corgi puppy, finds a miniature pumpkin on the kitchen floor he looses his little puppy mind! Bilbo tries his best to intimidate the squash to do his bidding but it just sits there while he’s being ferociously cute! Share this adorable “battle” with your friends!
One day Lou the puppy was full of life and seemingly ready for adoption at an animal shelter, but within a day he became listless and wouldn’t eat. Vet Ranch took in the little pup who was fighting for his life. He had parvovirus and but when he lifted his head, they had renewed hope…
Here comes the touching story of Shirley and her keeper, Solomon James. Trapped in a man-made world, Shirley’s life at the Louisiana Purchase Zoo was a lonely one, bereft of the company of other elephants. Solomon looked after her and made sure she knew she had one friend. Shirley was just a calf when she…
Everyone knows Koko the gorilla for her intelligence, gentle nature and her love of kittens. For her 44th birthday, Koko got a dream gift, a visit from a whole litter of kittens! She picked them gently up and got to hug and hold them. She even asked for one to be put on top of…
When cowboy Dayton O’Hyde saw the plight of wild horses in South Dakota, he was moved to do something about it. He had a dream to give the wild horses a home, a place harkening back to America as it was 300 years ago. It wouldn’t be without a battle. Hyde had to fight for…
Elephants are considered one of the most loyal animals with strong family bonds and friendships that are known to extend to people too. When Thongsri, a 17 year old elephant in Thailand, sees her caretaker being “attacked” she immediately runs to his aid! The giant elephant even gets down on her knees to get up…
Damian Thompson was out shopping got the shock of his life when he discovered a sneaky stowaway in his car. The hilarious moment was caught on the dash cam of Jay Fernandez, who was driving into a retail park in a Surrey town in England when he recorded the funny scene. In the footage, you…
SeaWorld San Diego has been told it can only expand its facility if it stops breeding orcas. The California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the sea park’s $100-million Blue World project conditional on new terms that would not only ban captive whale breeding at the facility but also restrict the movement of whales in and out…
Larry and Peggy Neaves had not exactly planned on taking care of sick, abandoned and abused horses for their retirement. They had intended on traveling. But Peggy told Texas Country Reporter, “We don’t really have that desire now. This seems much more worthwhile for us to spend our money on.” Each of the 18 horses…
Meet Kumbali and Kago, two very unique friends. Kumbali the Cheetah was the runt of his litter and wasn’t getting enough milk from his mother to survive, so the staff at the Metro Richmond Zoo decided to nurse him themselves. But they also knew the youngster needed a companion. Cheetahs are very sociable big cats…
On his 21st birthday, Rafael Pease went out to snowboard some fresh powder in the Chilean Andes. His plans changed when he found a stranded horse stuck in the snow and he swiftly moved to action. He and his friend began digging with snow shovels to free the defeated horse from the icy snow. Once…
When 23-year-old Laura Sumrall rode into the auditorium on top of her her horse Wimpys Top Model, the pair were on their way to winning the title of World Freestyle Reining champion. Dressed in a long cloak and inspired by Disney’s Frozen, Laura and Wimpys’ routine amazed the crowd. Afterwards, Laura said, “I’ve inspired a…
Jack Russell Terriers really like to dig and destroy. And according to Jessie Chen, her dog Cody “managed to dig a hole in his bed at night and got himself stuck in there”. Oh Cody! He looks more like a turtle than a terrier now! Jessie says that Cody is fine and for anyone wondering,…
Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom host Stephanie Arne is spreading the “otter” joy of swimming with baby Asian Small Clawed Otters at Nurtured by Nature! Share this cute video with your friends and family!
Fred the Bulldog thinks he’s an elephant and tries to sing the song of his people! This vocal little guy has got a lot of personality and the cutest face when he has something to say. Make sure you share this with your friends who love dogs and pass on the smiles!
While Teressa Cee was visiting the Bahamas she had the opportunity to go swimming with dolphins on Blue Lagoon Island when her friend accidentally dropped her mobile phone into the water. That’s when she got an unlikely, but amazing helping hand. Cee writes, “We were filming on this floating platform in the middle of the…
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