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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Buttermilk the escape artist pup scales chain link fence in video!
Buttermilk isn’t your average beagle. She can leap tall buildings in a single bound! Well, not really.
Patrick Stewart finds home for foster pitbull, starts rescue dog fundraiser
Last time we wrote about the amazing Sir Patrick Stewart, he had taken in a lovely foster pitbull named Ginger when he was promoting the film Logan with Hugh Jackman. His wife Sunny Ozell and him fell in love with Ginger right away. He said after not owning a dog in 50 years, Ginger really changed his outlook on dogs and life.
Unlikely animal friendships: Ruuxa, Raina, and Little Rae BFF’s
An unlikely trio Ruuxa, Raina, and Little Rae don’t appear to notice their extreme species difference. Ruuxa had a tough start. Abandoned by his mother, the cheetah kitten was alone in the world.
Twin jaguar cubs born at Houston Zoo, too cute for words!
Two Jaguar cubs named Fitz and Emma were born at the Houston Zoo and are the most adorable thing you will see today. The cubs have been hiding out with their big momma, Maya, for the last 4 months but are finally ready for their grand debut. Zoo-goers are now welcome to take pictures, ooh-ing and ahh-ing to their heart’s content.
Stolen puppy returned to family by thieves with a conscience
Tragedy struck a Melbourne home when thieves stole 4-year-old girls 8-week-old puppy. Maia, a young Australian girl, is left devastated after a robbery occurred at her family home. The thieves stole a laptop, an iPad, jewelry and their Labrador puppy, Sasha.
Musya the cat adopts orphaned hedgehog babies proving that love knows no bounds
Following a tragic incident with a lawnmower, eight orphaned hedgehog babies found refuge in an unlikely place. A cat named Musya stepped up after the hedgehoglets mother was killed in an unfortunate lawnmower accident. The cat was living at the Sadgorod Zoo in Vladivostok, Russia when workers found the abandoned hoglets.
Tinker Vol The Puppy with a high-chair to combat rare disease
Meet Tinker Vol, a silver lab pup living with Megaesophagus, a rare disease with a low survival rate. Megaesophagus occurs when the esophagus is enlarged to the point where food can’t travel down to the stomach. The dog can suffer from lack of nourishment and, in some extreme cases, starvation.
Chubby raccoon stuck in sewer drain is too relatable
We’ve all had those days where it’s a struggle to do up the top button on our favorite pair of pants. For one unfortunate raccoon, the realization that a diet might be necessary came along with one ego-crippling experience… This beefy trash panda got himself stuck in a storm drain in Zion, Illinois.
KolonyKats – Superhero “Catman” saves stray cat lives daily
In the world of vigilantes, one outshines the rest. A hero amongst men, Catman stands for justice, bravery, and belly scratches. Shon “Catman” Griffin is a five-year-old superhero.
Plump pup’s extra weight saves her from bear attack
Miniature Pinschers are typically between 3.5-4 lbs and not built to survive bear attacks. That is, except for Fricka. She’s 15.5 lbs of pure bear-chasing bravery.