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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2 Unlikely Friends – A Red-Billed Bird and a Black Rhino
Local South African bush scout, Zaheer Ali, was driving around when he stumbled on a lone rhino chomping down on some grass. However, something was different. A perched little oxpecker sat comfortably on his horn – A Red-Billed Bird. Red-billed birds are often spotted flying around and sitting on the backs of black rhinos but this one was in a very different pose.
Lost Senior Dog Reunited in San Francisco in 5 Hour Chase
Nieve a local San Francisco senior dog had an adventure-filled month. The lost white terrier evaded animal control for over five hours in a spectacular chase. The story ends with a positive note as the senior was reunited with her family.
Camp Fire in California Displaces Hundreds of Pets, Rescuers Save Pack of Dogs
Dan Sauvageau, a developer from Roseville, California, went to find his friends pets but ended up with a lot more than he bargained for. When Sauvageau’s friends had to evacuate Magalia, California on Sunday they were unable to get all of their animals in time. Sauvageau was able to drive the 90 miles to rescue their pets, a donkey, a mastiff puppy, three goats, and a cat.
Unlikely Animal Friendship: Jack and Diane, the Donkey-Emu Pair Will Melt Your Heart
Today’s unlikely animal friendship features Jack and Diane, two American kids growin’ up in the heartland. Just kidding. They’re a donkey and an emu who are super in love.
Two Donkeys Rescued From Camp Fire in California
Camp Fire is the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. But, firefighters managed to save two donkeys from the flames. Firefighter Chris Harvey and Sacramento Fire Chief Gary Loesch were driving down Honey Run Road in Paradise, California, on Saturday when they stumbled across two donkeys.
Family Returns Good Boy to Shelter for Being Too Good
Have we found the ultimate Good Boy? Binx, an energetic, lovable 1-year-old stray dog was adopted but returned for being “too good”. He was found wandering the desert by animal-loving hikers who spent a month trying to find his original family.
10 Beagles Rescued by Coast Guard from Hurricane Florence
Some rescue missions are better than others. The coast guard rescued 10 beagles and four pit bulls from Hurricane Florence. Check out the video below: Josephine Horne’s rescue almost had a tragic ending.
Trucker Rescues 64 Shelter Animals from Hurricane Florence In Old School Bus
Tony Alsup’s school bus is making rounds just ahead of Hurricane Florence. And he’s picking up unadoptable, leftover dogs and cats from animal shelters along the way. Alsup’s a trucker from East Tennessee who sort of stumbled into his role as an animal-hero.
Bruno Bartlett: Thicc IG Cat Celeb Who Became a Viral Sensation
Bruno Bartlett @theebrunobartlett is down with the thiccness. The 25lb cat was dropped off at a shelter. His needy ways and extra AF attitude made him a bad fit for his family.
2 Scottish Wildcats AKA The Rarest Kittens In The World Rescued
Two orphaned kittens were found in the West Highlands of Scotland. Scottish wildcat kittens are an adorably real thing, but their species is close to extinction. The Scottish wildcat, also known as a Highlands tiger, is a subspecies of the European wildcat native to Scotland.