It’s heartbreaking how some people abandon their dogs for the most trivial reasons, like minor health issues or because they’re “too old.” Some heartless owners even try to have their pets put to sleep. That was the case for a dog named Marcus, whose owner wanted him put down just for barking too much — but now this sweet dog is looking for a second chance. Marcus, a … [Read more...] about Dog surrendered by owner just for barking too much — rescue gives him a second chance
rescue
Rescue groups come together to save donkey trapped in sinkhole
It’s always inspiring to see people come together to save animals in need. That was the case recently, when a community joined forces to save a donkey who was trapped in a sinkhole. The donkey, named Dora, was helplessly trapped several feet underground after getting stuck in a sinkhole in Granville County, North Carolina on Sunday. Given the animal’s large size, saving … [Read more...] about Rescue groups come together to save donkey trapped in sinkhole
Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
It’s truly remarkable the difference a haircut can make, especially for a dog. Many stray and neglected dogs go ungroomed, causing them distress as their fur becomes tangled and matted. Recently, one stray dog was found with so much fur she “looked like a wig” — until a rescue gave her a life-changing makeover. Mac’s Mission, a special needs dog rescue nonprofit based in … [Read more...] about Rescue Takes in Severely Matted Dog Who Looks Like a Wig — Today She’s Unrecognizable
Firefighters rescue scared kitten trapped in underground pipe — thank you
Sometimes animals get themselves stuck in some pretty difficult places, and they need help from some kind humans to get free. Thankfully, firefighters are always there to lend a hand. That was the case recently, as firefighters saved a cat trapped in a large electrical pipe. Firefighters are often stereotypically said to save kittens from trees, but a crew from the San … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue scared kitten trapped in underground pipe — thank you
Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you
Firefighters are sometimes stereotyped as “saving cats from trees,” and while there’s a lot more to the job, there’s some truth to that: firefighters often come to the rescue of animals in need. These heroic actions can save animals’ lives. That was the case recently, as one firefighter crew came to the aid of a baby deer drowning in a lake. According to a Facebook … [Read more...] about Firefighters rescue drowning baby deer from lake — thank you