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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Meet Potato: The Blind Dwarf Munchkin Cat Who Was Rescued & Healed
Potato @realstumpycat is blind and weighs only 3 pounds, but that doesn’t stop her from living her best life. The kitty was born with extremely short legs – we’re talking inches – and a host of other issues. Luckily she’s got a loving furever mom who’s helped the little cat overcome impossible odds.
Dog Stolen By Amazon Delivery Driver, Desperate Owner Contacts Jeff Bezos for Safe Return
This was an Amazon return delivery that made one customer happier than usual. Richard Guttfield’s world fell apart when an Amazon delivery driver broke into his house and stole his miniature schnauzer puppy, Wilma. Guttfield was working in a converted barn beside his home in Marsworth, England when he had a package delivered.
Tiger Cub Smuggled Over the Border in Duffle Bag, Barely Survives
USA border patrol agents had an unexpected surprise upon finding an abandoned duffel bag. Agents at the US – Mexico border found a tiger cub stuffed into an abandoned duffle bag. The Brownsville agents were stationed close to the Rio Grande River when they saw three people suspiciously ditch a black duffle bag before high-tailing it back to Mexico.
This Two-Legged Pups Bestie is a Three-Legged Goat at Snooty Giggles Dog Rescue
Some of the animal friendship stories posted are unlikely as they come. Others, however, are a match made in animal-rescue heaven. They might be different species, but Nullah and Rhetta have a bond that goes beyond DNA.
BFF Dogs Tragically Separated After Adoption: Reunited At Last
You might remember last weeks post about Blue Dozer and OJ, the two best friends that anyone could have. To recap, OJ is a blind 12-year-old Dachshund whose BFF and guide-dog is a pitbull named Blue Dozer. The two were surrendered to a shelter when their owner could no longer care for them.
Hero Dog Saves Family From House Fire
Chrome, who was once a rescue dog himself, was finally able to repay his adoptive family. A fire destroyed the Smith’s family home in Bastrop County, Texas but they were able to escape with their lives thanks to the family dog, Chrome. The family adopted Chrome from Bastrop County Animal Shelter in November.
Pitbull with Cancer Checks ‘Day of Destruction’ Off Her Bucket List
Ella has breast cancer and a hollow diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean her last days have to be sad ones. She was brought in as a pregnant 5-year-old stray by Rescued Ohio; only two months after being placed with foster mom Brittnie Baker, Ella found out she has terminal cancer. Baker decided to make sure Ella’s last few weeks were going to be as amazing as possible – starting with a Day of Destruction.
Beaux Tox The Yellow Lab Proves Beauty is Only Skin Deep
World, meet Beaux Tox @beaux_tox_love: the yellow lab with a heart of gold and some pretty unconventional good looks. Beaux Tox has a facial ‘deformity’ which only makes him cuter. He has six brothers and sisters; during their shared time in the womb, things got a little crowded.
Best Friend Orphan Dogs Blue Dozer and OJ Adopted Together
Blue Dozer and OJ might be an unlikely pair, but two bestfriends have never been closer. Blue Dozer is a 6-year-old Staffordshire Terrier who acts as a guide-dog for his blind best-friend, 12-year-old OJ the Dachshund. They were surrendered to Richmond Animal Care and Control in Virginia when their owner became homeless and could no longer provide the care they needed.
Very Good Boy Saves 3-Year-Old From Australian Wilderness
He might be old, blind, and deaf but Max is one good boy who saved the life of his 3-year-old friend, Aurora. Max is a 17-year-old (that’s 119 in dog years) blue heeler living in Queensland, Australia and Aurora is his human 3-year-old bestie/little sister. She wandered away from her home into the ‘rugged bushland’ of Australia; she was missing for more than 15 hours overnight but she wasn’t alone.