Lily was one of many stray dogs in Capetown, South Africa. She survived on scraps she found on the streets, but because her hind legs were paralyzed, she struggled more than other dogs. When I first read about Lily, I literally started to cry. No animal should have to live like this. But fortunately, this story has a happy ending. One day she was in the schoolyard of … [Read more...] about Lily’s heartwarming story – the dog who was buried alive
animal rescue stories
Polar bear attacks woman who jumped into enclosure at Berlin Zoo
Going to the zoo is supposed to be a joyful experience. But one spring day in 2009, Berlin Zoo became the scene of a life-and-death drama as cries of panic erupted by the polar bear enclosure. Visitors at Berlin Zoo were in for the shock of a lifetime when, one spring day in 2009, a terrifying and highly unusual scene unfolded right before their eyes. It’s a … [Read more...] about Polar bear attacks woman who jumped into enclosure at Berlin Zoo
Abused puppy gets new owner – now watch when he turns around and realizes who it is
Poor puppy Mojo had no easy start to life. At four months old he was found abandoned, alone and starving, neglected and severely infected by scabies. But thanks to a man named Joey Wagner, Mojo got a second chance… and that was something he would never forget. Joey Wagner works for animal rights organization Baie Ste. Marie Animal Society in Canada’s Nova Scotia … [Read more...] about Abused puppy gets new owner – now watch when he turns around and realizes who it is
Woman holds trapped horse for hours – then a farmer shows what a real guardian angel looks like
The unpredictability of the ocean is a lesson anyone who has spent time by its shores learns all too well. Nicole Graham, along with her daughter, experienced the capricious nature of the tide on a Sunday afternoon at a beach near Melbourne, Australia. Horseback riding along the Geerlong beach, the idyllic outing took a perilous turn when the horses encountered soft … [Read more...] about Woman holds trapped horse for hours – then a farmer shows what a real guardian angel looks like
Firemen save 8 Labrador pups from drain: Then they realise they’re not dogs at all
Rescuing animals can be both difficult and extremely stressful. Sometimes the animal in question can be stuck in an awkward place. Often it can be a tree, sometimes it’s a thorny bush – in the very worst cases, baby animals have somehow gotten away from their mothers and ended up in extremely tight spaces. In these awkward situations, persistent, precise and careful … [Read more...] about Firemen save 8 Labrador pups from drain: Then they realise they’re not dogs at all