UPS driver stops to save two dogs from drowning in a pool
It’s always inspiring when every day people step up to be heroes. Many times pets and animals get into danger and need human help, and those in the right place at the right time step ...
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‘It’s a miracle’: deaf dog rescued after falling 100 feet down ravine
A family is counting their blessings after a rescue team went the extra mile to save their deaf dog, who fell 100 feet down a California ravine. Dave and Julia Plant, from Sorrento Valley, California, ...
Mail carrier saves tiny stray dog on route, takes him to help finish deliveries
You never know what kind of surprises the work day will bring. Recently, one postal worker made a sweet new friend after picking up a stray puppy in need of help — and he thanked ...
All 4,000 beagles have now been rescued from Envigo breeding facility: ‘Mission accomplished’
If you follow animal news you’ve likely heard of the “Envigo beagles,” the 4,000 dogs who were ordered over the summer to be freed from an inhumane facility where they were being bred for testing. ...
Deliver driver notices home on fire, saves the life of three puppies inside
We love stories of unlikely heroes stepping up to save the day. Sometimes life just puts you at the right place at the right time to save a life. That was the case recently, after ...
Firefighters rescue dog trapped at bottom of 20-foot concrete reservoir
Sometimes dogs get stuck in some difficult places, and need a little help to get free. Thankfully, local emergency responders are always there to help a dog in need. That was the case recently, as ...
Police officer does ‘puppy Tetris’ to rescue dog trapped in reclining chair
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty unusual places, and need a bit of help getting out. That was the case recently, after one poor pup got trapped in a reclining chair — until ...
Deputy braves gator-filled Florida swamp to rescue lost, stuck dog
Sometimes dogs get themselves stuck in some pretty difficult places, and need human help getting free. Thankfully, these pets can always depend on local emergency responders to come to the rescue, going above-and-beyond to save ...
20 dogs set to be euthanized all get adopted out of shelter
It’s heartbreaking when shelter dogs are euthanized. But with so many pets in need of homes, sometimes shelters end up with far more than they can handle and drastic measures are taken. That was nearly ...
Rescue called to help 150 dogs living with homeless family in desert
Animal rescues often step in to take in pets when their owners are no longer capable of caring for them, but one recent rescue was an especially extreme, and surprising, case. A homeless family was ...