Pets have always been there right when we need them, but sometimes they need help too. Fortunately, many of these animals are rescued by kind-hearted individuals who provide them with a loving home. These rescues are the very best of humanity.
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Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise: A one-of-a-kind friendship
One uniquely heartwarming story that came from the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, is the story of Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise. Also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami, this tsunami resulted from the third-largest recorded earthquake in history. While it happened in Asia, it was so strong it even affected the east coast of Africa 4,000 miles away.
Phineas The Wobbly Kitty Thriving with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
If you are one of the half a million people that follow @orangeisthenewblackandtan, you’ll have met the star of the channel, Phineas, Phin, or simply the “Wobbly Kitty”. Phin joins the roster of other amazing pets with like Fenix Lumiere the prancing dog and Josh the Doodle of the Be Like Josh Foundation. These pets do more than just look cute on social media.
The Inspiring Story of Peabody – The World’s Smallest Miniature Horse
Born on May 7, 2021, and growing to only 16.5 inches tall and 19 pounds, Peabody was the world’s smallest horse. He had a rough start to life, born with dwarfism, misshapen legs and jaw, along with being completely deaf. He was so short he wasn’t able to reach up to drink milk from his mother.
Rescue dog survives 45 days on the run despite attempts to catch him, earns nickname “Einstein”
Marco, aka Einstein, is a rescue dog who had a rough start to life in China, before being brought to Canada for a new life. His past is unknown, but what we do know is he’s clearly an outdoor enthusiast and survival expert! He arrived in Squamish, a beautiful mountain town close to Whislter, Canada’s top ski destination and one of the world’s best.
BenBenCatCat Saddest Cat on the Internet One Day from Being Euthanized To Netflix Stardom
The “sad not sad” cat known as BenBenCatCat hit the internet around 2016 and you can tell he lives every day like it was his last. It’s hard to believe that the cat was literally a day away from being euthanized when you see him sharing his antics on Instagram. The happy-go-lucky cat has spent his last few years soaking up the cuddles, appearing for sponsorship deals, and selling calendars off his website.
TurboRoo – The 2Legged Chihuahua That Isn’t Slowing Down With His 3D Printed Wheels
TurboRoo stands upright on two legs, motors around on a pair of wheels, and takes flights to receive awards from coast to coast. Credit: @turboroo IG Sitting at just under 300K followers on Instagram and over 1.6M(!) followers on TikTok, TurboRoo shares his amazing story everyday for his fans. This little Chihuahua went from being an abandoned dog in a veterinarian’s office to flying across state lines to be honored as the CW network’s Underdog of the Year in Los Angeles in 2014.
Jill The Squirrel Hurricane Isaac Survivor Now Famous Family Pet
In August 2012, Hurricane Isaac reached Louisiana and the tropical cyclone left a wave of destruction. As people and fur friends huddled down to outlast the barrage of weather, one squirrel found herself in a tough situation. Having fallen out of her nest, a family nearby decided to take her in “temporarily”. 10 years later, the squirrel is named Jill and she has an Instagram account with over 700K followers.
Luna The Pantera Abandoned and Raised With Venza the Rottweiler
The story of Luna The Pantera begins in a Siberian zoo. For unknown reasons, the cub’s mom rejected Luna and refused to give her the milk and care that she needed. The future wasn’t looking good for Luna.
Laurie Zaleski Rescues Over 600 Animals After Escaping Domestic Violence
Based out of Mays Landing, N.J., Laurie Zaleski is the founder of Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal rescue. ” Funny Farm” cares for more than 600 residents from chickens in diapers to three legged donkeys. And even though Zaleski is overseeing one of the largest animal rescues in the Northeast, she still found time to pen her inspirational memoir, Funny Farm, which was published this spring.
A Tortoise and a Dog? Friendships Cross All Boundaries for Tilly G and Skippy
Tilly G and Skippy were both adopted into the pet family at a big pet rescue and they have been best friends from the very beginning. Skippy spends all day bringing sticks for his friend. While the tortoise is less than impressed, the thought is not lost on Tilly G. “Tilly G and Skippy bonded the moment they met.