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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Naked & Famous: Rhea the lovebird chirps self-love with Rhea The Naked Birdie
No hair, don’t care. Rhea the lovebird @rhea_thenakedbirdie is baring it all on Instagram and preaching self-love while she does it. The little birdie has a virus (Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease) which made all of her feathers fall out.
Glamdring and the Great Goblin are rescued cats that rival Princess Monster Truck and Grumpy Cat
Glamdring and the Great Goblin (aka Gobby) are two rescued kitty cat siblings living in Central New Jersey. They’ve got a penchant for donuts, fantasy fiction and intimidating the birds that hang out near their window. They’re both Exotic Shorthairs, with Glamdring rockin’ the calico locks and Goblin as a true black beauty.
Owl remembers man who saved her life, gives him a big hug
Gigi, a great horned owl, was close to death when she was brought to the Wild at Heart Rescue in Mississippi. The staff thought she must have been hit by a car and suffered head trauma. This led to her losing half her weight, getting parasites and a type of owl pneumonia.
Kitty (Otitis) who lost his ears finds new home and thousands of Instagram followers
Suffering from a painful ear condition, life was getting tough for this 10-year-old cat. But thanks to a rescue center and a kind new mom, he’s inspiring others to adopt older and special needs animals. His previous humans didn’t get him treatment for his condition and then weren’t able to afford surgery.
George and Amal Clooney Give $10,000 to Help Rescue Dogs
George and Amal Clooney have just welcomed twins into their home with Ella and Alexander. They already have several rescued fur babies at home, with two cocker spaniels and one basset hound. Last month, Camp Cocker Rescue announced they rescued nine cocker spaniels and needed help, which was where the Clooney’s adopted their spaniels.
Tropical Pupper Paradise – Costa Rica Farm Sanctuary Home For Over 900 Strays
In the lush countryside of Costa Rica, there’s a dog paradise called Territorio de Zaguates (Land of the Strays). Found on acres of private farmland, it’s a free-range, outdoor, no-kill shelter for nearly 1,000 rescued dogs. They get to spend their days playing on the grassy hills, running through the forest and jumping in ponds.
Miraculous Recovery Thailand Monkey Shot in the Face with a Metal Arrow Survives
Rocket, a seven year old Macaque monkey was found wandering the streets of Bangkok with a metal arrow protruding out of his face. Authorities say it was shot out of a harpoon gun, possibly by someone using Rocket as target practice. A woman named Mongkul Plus found the injured Macaque, and said she was surprised he was still alive.
Jill the Squirrel, Hurricane Isaac survivor, Now Lives the High Life as a Parkour Expert
She’s a Hurricane Isaac survivor and about as adorable as they come, Jill the Squirrel is one Instagram account you should be following (@this_girl_is_a_squirrel). She fell out of her nest during the 2012 hurricane in Louisiana, and was rescued for a ‘temporary’ stay inside of her current owners home. Jill quickly captured the hearts of her future furever family and now lives the high life as a kept squirrel-lady.
Leanne Lauricella: From Successful New York City Event Planner to Creating Goats of Anarchy
Sometimes following your dreams leads you to a goat farm in New Jersey. For Leanne Lauricella leaving a successful career as a New York City event planner to become a goat farmer was the key to a fulfilled life. She traded in stilettos for gumboots and is happier than she’s ever been.
Viral dog abandoned at train station, now trains for SPCA marathons
Kai’s story was sad to start. A few years ago, some heartless humans abandoned this lovely shar-pei mix at a train station in Scotland. Tied up outside, he was left with a little suitcase with his possessions inside, including his food, bowl, toys and even a pillow.