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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Hero Dog Saves Family From House Fire
Chrome, who was once a rescue dog himself, was finally able to repay his adoptive family. A fire destroyed the Smith’s family home in Bastrop County, Texas but they were able to escape with their lives thanks to the family dog, Chrome. The family adopted Chrome from Bastrop County Animal Shelter in November.
Pitbull with Cancer Checks ‘Day of Destruction’ Off Her Bucket List
Ella has breast cancer and a hollow diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean her last days have to be sad ones. She was brought in as a pregnant 5-year-old stray by Rescued Ohio; only two months after being placed with foster mom Brittnie Baker, Ella found out she has terminal cancer. Baker decided to make sure Ella’s last few weeks were going to be as amazing as possible – starting with a Day of Destruction.
Beaux Tox The Yellow Lab Proves Beauty is Only Skin Deep
World, meet Beaux Tox @beaux_tox_love: the yellow lab with a heart of gold and some pretty unconventional good looks. Beaux Tox has a facial ‘deformity’ which only makes him cuter. He has six brothers and sisters; during their shared time in the womb, things got a little crowded.
Best Friend Orphan Dogs Blue Dozer and OJ Adopted Together
Blue Dozer and OJ might be an unlikely pair, but two bestfriends have never been closer. Blue Dozer is a 6-year-old Staffordshire Terrier who acts as a guide-dog for his blind best-friend, 12-year-old OJ the Dachshund. They were surrendered to Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia when their owner became homeless and could no longer provide the care they needed.
Very Good Boy Saves 3-Year-Old From Australian Wilderness
He might be old, blind, and deaf but Max is one good boy who saved the life of his 3-year-old friend, Aurora. Max is a 17-year-old (that’s 119 in dog years) blue heeler living in Queensland, Australia and Aurora is his human 3-year-old bestie/little sister. She wandered away from her home into the ‘rugged bushland’ of Australia; she was missing for more than 15 hours overnight but she wasn’t alone.
Dog Reunited with Owner 6 Months After Being Dognapped
Six months is a long time to be away from your best friend. One Canadian man is celebrating a reunion he didn’t think was ever going to happen. James Dumont adopted a redbone coonhound in Northern British Columbia in September 2017.
Two Slow Lorises Rescued and Returned to the Wild
The illegal wildlife trade has taken its toll on the slow loris. Two critically endangered slow lorises, Lilo and Jomblo, were recently released back into the wild. They rejoined their Javan slow loris mates and are adjusting to their natural environment.
Good Boy Field Trip To Disneyland Made Happiest Place on Earth 100x Happier
Four very good dogs recently went on a field trip to Disneyland. Thankfully, the adorable field trip was documented and shared on the internet. The pups all wore incredibly adorable hats, met their hero’s (what’s up, Pluto!), and rode a few rides.
Goldendoodle Rescued From Starvation Has Happy Ending
Molly the Goldendoodle was lost in the North Carolina forest for months before she was rescued. Lost and alone for so long, Molly started eating rocks and garbage to keep from starving. She was found with dirty, matted fur and an emaciated body.
Kid with Cleft Lip & Heterochromia Adopts Cat With Cleft Lip & Heterochromia: Too Cute
A heartbreaking tale of bullying has a happy ending for one Oklahoma boy and a stray cat. Madden Humphreys is 7-years-old and was born with a cleft lip and two different coloured eyes. Madden used to come home from school crying because of bullies making fun of his appearance. “It broke my heart,” Madden’s mother, Christina Humphreys stated. “At the end of last year, he made a book about how he had no friends and had to play by himself.