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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The story of Lulu the pig, who “played dead” to save owner’s life
This is the story of a heroic pot-bellied pig named Lulu who became a media sensation in the late 1990s.
Vet Ranch: modern day heroes saving the world one rescue at a time
Paralyzed miracle kittens, 101 stray dalmatians, and abused puppies who never give up are all in a day’s work for Vet Ranch. The charitable organization was started by modern day hero Dr. Matt Carriker in 2014.
Dog meat farmer has a heart, turns to Humane Society for help saving 148 dogs
You won’t find many young South Koreans who support the archaic traditions surrounding the Bok Nal Days. Nara Kim from the Humane Society International (HSI) is one citizen who opposes the dog meat trade and antiquated Bok Nal practices. She’s an outspoken animal rights activist who helped a Korean dog meat farmer rescue 148 pups destined for the meat market.
KittenBjorn an Adorable Kitty Pouch Helps Feral Cats Get Adopted
What does Kimiko Glenn in Orange is the New Black and these fierce kittens have in common? Besides being ridiculously cute, they’ve all done time in the slammer. The KittenBjorn is a tiny feline prison designed for the hissing, biting, vicious balls of fur that end up at the Animal Rescue League.
Chris P. Bacon doesn’t let his wheelchair slow him down
Chris P. Bacon @chrispbaconpig was born without the use of his back legs. He was dropped off to be euthanized by his original owner, but vet Len Lucero had other plans for the piglet.
Cheeto the Rescued Seahorse gets another chance at life
An orange seahorse mistaken for junk food was rescued on Indian Shores Beach in Florida earlier this week. A young girl and her mother were having a day out at the beach when the girl noticed something odd. A seagull flying above her dropped what looked like a cheeto out of it’s mouth.
This cat and lynx couple prove love can be found anywhere
Even with all those dating apps, you still can’t find a special someone? As proof there is hope for all of us and you can truly find love anywhere, meet Dusja and Linda. Most people would expect these two feline residents of Russia to not get along, let alone have a loving long-term relationship together.
The story of Zeus: The blind owl with stars in his eyes
One day a hurt owl was found on a porch in Southern California and taken to a vet. The vet figured he had crashed into the side of the house and after looking at his eyes he could tell why. Looking like windows into the galaxy, this owl had unique black-blue eyes with little white dots, lines and clouds.
NFL star Logan Ryan and wife Ashley Bragg turn wedding into dog rescue fundraiser
Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan and his new wife Ashley Bragg are big-time dog lovers. Besides their adopted pit bull Leonardo and puggle Nala, they’re always putting in time to promote adoption and support animal rescue centers. They even have their own hashtag #RyansMonthlyRescue, where they share dogs looking for forever homes, sell t-shirts to raise money and help improve the unfair stereotypes around pit bulls.
A white lion and white tiger had the cutest (and rarest) babies ever!
Large albino cats are extremely rare, with around 300 white lions and 1,200 white tigers estimated to exist. Ligers, the offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, are also extremely rare and almost never happened outside of captivity. Ligers usually have a blend of subtle spots and stripes, with males having short manes.