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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Lucky hawk catches cab to escape Hurricane Harvey
With Hurricane Harvey still devastating Texas, it’s nice to hear stories the stories of heroes and survivors of this terrible tropical storm. One such story is of a Houston cab driver and his new feathered BFF, now nicknamed Harvey the Hawk. The cabbie William Bruso was grabbing supplies when the hurricane was rolling in last Friday and when he returned he found a new passenger waiting for a ride.
Lil Bunny Sue Roux is part cat, part kangaroo, part bunny and 100% adorable
What has big blue eyes, hops like a kangaroo, and will melt your heart? Lil Bunny Sue Roux @lilbunnysueroux! She’s a Siamese-mix cat who was born with only two legs, a tiny bobtail and a talent for causing smiles.
Excited pupper races to Doggy School Bus!
Have you ever been as excited as this dog is for school? There’s a doggy daycare in Oregon called Doggie School Bus and this pup cannot wait to get there.
Super Scooty miracle pup overcame all odds, proving everyone wrong
It’s impawsible not to smile at Super Scooty. She’s a mixed breed handicapable pup with some very real beginnings. But don’t be fooled by the goofy grin, behind her happy demeanour is a girl who’s tough as nails.
Kumbali and Kago of Metro Richmond Zoo, an adorable unlikely animal friendship
Humans aren’t the only ones who use service dogs; these wild cats are paired up with happy-go-lucky labradors and retrievers to ease their anxiety. Some thirty odd years ago, a zoo in San Diego decided to pair their cheetahs with support pups to encourage them to relax. The first ever pair was Arusha, a male cheetah, and Anna, a female golden retriever, in 1980.
Chester the Handicapable Red Fox is Scarred but Beautiful
Chester is a red fox who doesn’t let his lack of a limb slow him down. He’s got three legs, a shiny fur coat that would make Lucille Bluth jealous, and a heart of gold. Credit: @chester_the_fox IG Chester lost his leg while out for a walk with his human and his best friend Spike the border collie in November, 2013.
Monty, not purr-fect but definitely paw-some
Monty might not be purr-fect but he’s definitely paw-some. He’s a cat born with a chromosomal abnormality, which causes him to be missing a bone in his nose. It makes him a little more sneezy and a lot more adorable.
Hero cat saves baby from freezing to death
Remember the hero cat who saved her best friend toddler from a dog attack in 2014? No? To recap, her name was Tara and she chased a savage dog away from her 2 year old bestie.
Fiona the Baby Hippo of The Cincinnati Zoo is the Official Queen of the Summer
Fiona the baby hippo is only six months old, but has already won summer with her fun attitude and amazing story story that has inspired countless fans around the world. Her life didn’t get off to the best start, making us all lucky to be able to bask in her positive glow. Credit: @cincinnatizoo IG Credit: @cincinnatizoo IG Credit: @cincinnatizoo IG She was born six weeks premature in January 2017 at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Can China save the pandas?
China has proposed a plan to save the wild Giant Pandas. They’re planning on building a national park three times bigger than the Yellowstone National Park in the U.S.A. – do we sense a Trump tweet coming soon? The park will span across the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu.