It’s incredible to think it’s now been 16 years since we lost Steve Irwin. The zookeeper changed the game with respects to the way the world saw dangerous animals. He was a pioneer of his field, and the earth was robbed of a truly decent human being when he passed away, doing what he loved, at the young age of 44. Now, more than a decade on, his wife Terri Irwin has … [Read more...] about Terri Irwin confirms Steve didn’t think he’d have long life
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Heartbreaking discovery of girl, 6, and her loyal dog
A heart-tugging scene unfolded in a quiet Florida neighborhood when a 6-year-old girl, clutching her beloved dog named Ghost, was found “hot, thirsty and hungry,” after being abandoned by her mother. The discovery was made around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 4, near Vann Park in Deltona – a suburban community located about 30 miles north of Orlando. According to a news … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking discovery of girl, 6, and her loyal dog
Emaciated and wounded dog found wandering alone
When Shannice Johnson took a walk through Celebration Park in Federal Way, Washington, one quiet Thursday morning in early May, she never expected to stumble upon something so heartbreaking. Lying beside the trail, barely moving, was a severely emaciated dog — so thin, so wounded, that at first glance, it looked like he might not survive another hour. “He was just … [Read more...] about Emaciated and wounded dog found wandering alone
New Hampshire woman dies saving dog from oncoming train
In a heartbreaking act of bravery, 41-year-old Alicia Leonardi lost her life while trying to rescue a dog from a speeding train in Plaistow, New Hampshire. On June 2, Alicia was out walking near the train tracks with her ex-boyfriend and his dog, Jackson, who was off-leash. Suddenly, as an oncoming locomotive blew its horn, Jackson darted onto the tracks. Without … [Read more...] about New Hampshire woman dies saving dog from oncoming train
Stray dog found with 4-pound tumor on his head gets life-saving surgery
In the bustling streets of Mettupalayam, India, a heart-wrenching sight stopped a seasoned rescuer in their tracks — a stray dog with a massive, swollen growth consuming the top of his head, wandering the town alone. But behind the heartbreaking image was a soul just as massive — one that would soon touch the hearts of animal lovers across the globe. In India, seeing a … [Read more...] about Stray dog found with 4-pound tumor on his head gets life-saving surgery