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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Wanted dog turns herself in at police station (video)

After becoming a wanted pooch, Rosie the border collie decided to turn herself in at the local police station.

Flossie is officially the World’s Oldest Cat at 27 years old

Just a few weeks from her 27th birthday, Flossie has been crowned The World's Oldest Cat by Guinness World Records.

Smuckers the Cat saves baby bobcat by donating blood

Just days after his human passed away, Smuckers went above and beyond to save a baby bobcat with a blood donation.

A Tiny Lamb Finds Motivation to Live With The Help of an Aussie Shepherd

Maddison, Maddie for short, is a little lamb born on a farm in Canada earlier this year. The timing of her birth was meant to coincide with the upcoming Easter market and she was supposed to be just a couple months old which means she would be big, but not too big. Credit: BLACK GOAT FARM AND SANCTUARY But things didn’t work out.

The touching moment a monkey mourned the death of the man who showed kindness

It’s always heartbreaking when any creature — human or not — loses a loved one. Peetambaram Rajan, a 56-year-old Sri Lanka local, passed away recently and many were saddened, including his monkey companion. Rajan had become known as a friend of animals and his monkey friend visited him everyday for snacks and companionship.

Dexter Dog Ouray Overcame Being Hit By a Car and Losing a Leg

When Dexter Dog Ouray was hit by a car and his front leg, his family never imagined he’d become an internet sensation. But that’s exactly what happened. What started as a tragedy is now an amazing story of triumph.

Canadian woman assembles rescue team to save 16 stranded dolphins

Linda Groocock in Nova Scotia spotted a stranded pod of dolphins and quickly assembled a team of volunteers to rescue them.

Meet Shop Cat Paul: Employee of the Year, Loaf, and Cancer Fighter

Shop Cat Paul goes from street cat to a loaf to inspiring people around the world.

Loli the cat returns after missing for 12 years

Loli’s story started way back in 2009, when Christine De Castro adopted Loli from the Toronto Humane Society. The feisty two-year-old tabby didn’t stick around too long and soon went missing in 2010. De Castro had no luck finding her, with no replies to her missing cat posts online.

Anne and Ginger Biscuit, The Kitten Who Found a Friend in a Dog

Anne and Ginger Biscuit have been through a lot together. The two of them were both brought to Greenside Animal Hospital as strays, and they were both very sick. Anne was covered in fleas and ticks, and she was very weak.