Eric heard weird noises coming from a dumpster near his house. When he went to investigate them, he was surprised to find a family of raccoons in the dumpster digging around for food. He didn’t think much of the creatures and went about his day. However, when Eric later walked past the dumpster, he saw the raccoons struggling…
Rescuing a dog from the streets is rarely easy. Not only are these animals neglected and unfamiliar with human interaction, but they also have a host of physical problems that need to be addressed. Thankfully, there are people like Tails Of A Shelter Vet who strive to both rescue and heal the animals in need.…
Not everyone has room in their life for a dog. But if you do, consider adopting from a local shelter. Thousands of animals are looking for homes, ranging from the very young to the very old. Even if you just volunteer at a shelter or foster an animal, you’re helping them have a better life.…
One of the best parts about dog rescues is seeing how grateful they are to their saviors. I can only imagine how terrifying it is to be trapped or dying without knowing if help will ever come. When help does come for these pups, the relief must be completely overwhelming. Some critters are so thankful,…
Dehydrated and in critical condition, one stray puppy decided to seek shelter from the elements in the depths on an ancient Indian temple. In desperate need of help, the dog’s prayers were answered when a visitor to the temple called Animal Aid Unlimited for help. When they arrived, they found the motionless, unresponsive puppy in…
You know what’s adorable? A fluffy raccoon. You know what’s even more adorable? A pint-sized pup. As it turns out, evolution has blessed us with a precious combination of these two critters…and most of us had no idea that it was a thing. This, understandably, is a tragedy. Thankfully for those of us who aren’t…
In 2008, a 52-year-old mother in Seaburn, U.K., began knitting sweaters. However, Jan Brown wasn’t doing it just to keep herself busy. Instead, she was making the adorable pieces of clothing for abandoned greyhounds and whippets. Ms. Brown began hand-knitting dog coats to raise money and awareness for a greyhound rescue…but now, her business has…
googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DTBT_ATF’); }); I can’t honestly remember the last time I was stung by a bee, but I can tell you that I’m in no hurry to refresh my memory of that feeling. But these critters aren’t just attracted to humans. They can sting your favorite animals, too. When a lovable pooch named Tramp…
A one-month-old puppy was rescued after it fell through cracks in the Texas ground created by the hot, dry summer. Animal control officers spent 40 minutes digging the puppy out of a large crack in a backyard in Garland, Texas Ten-year-old Ketrick Sanders only had the dog for a day before it disappeared into the…
It’s almost too sad to think about what happened to this dog that made her so fearful of humans when rescuers found her. Angel was abused so harshly that when she was first rescued, all she would do was stare at the wall. She didn’t want to look at any of the people who were…
Simon from the Wildlife Aid Foundation never knows what to expect when he goes out on a rescue. That’s why he was so amused when he was called to capture and release a squirrel. The little critter was trapped in the house, terrorizing the woman living there. She even found a way to keep it in…
This frozen cat was able to keep one of its nine lives thanks to a couple that was quick to the rescue. As the cat sat shivering in a puddle of water in Russia, this caring couple happened to stumble upon it, and they knew just what to do. Grabbing bucket after bucket of warm…
A babyelephant was found lodged in a drain by locals in the town of Hambantota on the south coast of Sri Lanka on Sunday. The calfs mother watched on as a team of wildlife officials and port workers managed to free the young elephant. After they removedparts of the entrance to the storm drain and…