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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Elderly penguin gets custom sneakers for foot condition at New England Aquarium
A 24-year-old African penguin named Beach Donkey has suffered from a foot condition for two years, but is now strutting comfortably in style.
Orphaned Baby Bobcat Gets Adopted by Caring Cat Mom (Video)
When the Millstone Wildlife Center in New Hampshire received a call about a baby bobcat who had been abandoned by her mother, they knew they had to take action. Fortunately, the 6-week-old kitten was found to be in good health, but she was crying out from loneliness because she had been separated from her mother. The rescuers reached out to Spicy Cats, a rescue and rehabilitor for feral felines, and soon Honeybun, a big-hearted cat who had raised several litters of kittens not her own, stepped up to take on the role of foster mom.
Beaver continues to build dams while in rehab center
If you had to go to rehab, would you take some time off work for it? For this busy lil’ beaver, a stint in rehab didn’t slow him down one bit. Despite being under human care until he recovers enough to be released back into the wild and get back to work, he continues to train.
Bulldog with arthritis gets tiny bus lift to help use stairs
Aase is a handsome lil’ bulldog that lives in Denmark with his human, Pia Hjelmsø. Aase has arthritis, which made his daily commute up and down the stairs increasingly difficult. But thanks to his kind human, he gets to conveniently commute in style!
Puppy Hides Under a Chair for 3 Weeks Before Someone Noticed Him
Robbie was finally rescued after spending weeks waiting by the door of a busy Dollar General in Houston, Texas. All alone, the little brown pup took refuge under a plastic chair and watched customers go in and out, hopeful that someone might notice him. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin Erwin (@kristin_erwin) Kristin Erwin, who often assists with dog rescues, spotted Robbie running around a nearby parking lot as she was driving by.
Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise: A one-of-a-kind friendship
One uniquely heartwarming story that came from the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004, is the story of Owen the hippo and Mzee the tortoise. Also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami, this tsunami resulted from the third-largest recorded earthquake in history. While it happened in Asia, it was so strong it even affected the east coast of Africa 4,000 miles away.
Phineas The Wobbly Kitty Thriving with Cerebellar Hypoplasia
If you are one of the half a million people that follow @orangeisthenewblackandtan, you’ll have met the star of the channel, Phineas, Phin, or simply the “Wobbly Kitty”. Phin joins the roster of other amazing pets with like Fenix Lumiere the prancing dog and Josh the Doodle of the Be Like Josh Foundation. These pets do more than just look cute on social media.
The Inspiring Story of Peabody – The World’s Smallest Miniature Horse
Born on May 7, 2021, and growing to only 16.5 inches tall and 19 pounds, Peabody was the world’s smallest horse. He had a rough start to life, born with dwarfism, misshapen legs and jaw, along with being completely deaf. He was so short he wasn’t able to reach up to drink milk from his mother.
Rescue dog survives 45 days on the run despite attempts to catch him, earns nickname “Einstein”
Marco, aka Einstein, is a rescue dog who had a rough start to life in China, before being brought to Canada for a new life. His past is unknown, but what we do know is he’s clearly an outdoor enthusiast and survival expert! He arrived in Squamish, a beautiful mountain town close to Whislter, Canada’s top ski destination and one of the world’s best.
BenBenCatCat Saddest Cat on the Internet One Day from Being Euthanized To Netflix Stardom
The “sad not sad” cat known as BenBenCatCat hit the internet around 2016 and you can tell he lives every day like it was his last. It’s hard to believe that the cat was literally a day away from being euthanized when you see him sharing his antics on Instagram. The happy-go-lucky cat has spent his last few years soaking up the cuddles, appearing for sponsorship deals, and selling calendars off his website.