It’s a police officer’s duty to look out for everyone in their community, whether they be human or animal. Recently, one group of NYPD officers came to the rescue of a blind dog who was trapped in a pond. It was an especially scary Halloween this year for an 8-year-old border collie named Sparky, who ended up stuck in the frigid waters of Baisley Pond in South Jamaica, … [Read more...] about Police officers brave freezing waters to rescue blind border collie from pond — thank you
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Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in
Squirrels are such a common sight in so many of our neighborhoods, parks and backyards that we barely give them much thought, but it’s important to remember that we still share our environment with them and the things we do affect their lives. When a tree was being cut down last month, a baby squirrel was terrified of losing her home and refused to leave — until a rescue … [Read more...] about Scared baby squirrel refuses to leave as her tree is chopped down — rescue takes her in
Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
You never know what kind of creatures you’ll find out on the water, but recently a team of Alaska state troopers found some very unexpected animals miles from the shore: two deer, struggling to stay afloat. Thankfully, they saved the deers’ lives in a rescue caught on remarkable video. Last week, Alaska State Troopers were out on the Clarence Strait in Southeast Alaska, … [Read more...] about Alaska troopers rescue 2 deer from the water, 4 miles from the shore
Utility company shuts off power to rescue cat trapped on top of telephone pole
We’ve all heard of cats getting stuck in trees, but one Pennsylvania feline got stuck in a different high-up place: a telephone line. But thankfully, a community came together to get the cat down safe and sound. On October 11, neighbors in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania spotted a gray-and-white cat perched high up on top of a telephone pole, according to a release from … [Read more...] about Utility company shuts off power to rescue cat trapped on top of telephone pole
Daring Hero’s Icy Lake Rescue: Braving Cold Waters to Save a Stranded Dog
In the heart of a freezing winter's day in Donetsk, Ukraine, a heroic act unfolded by the shores of the icy Kalmius Lake. A dog had found itself trapped in the treacherous embrace of the frozen waters, 16 feet away from the safety of the shore. It was a dire situation, but an unlikely hero emerged from the crowd of worried onlookers. With unwavering determination, a brave … [Read more...] about Daring Hero’s Icy Lake Rescue: Braving Cold Waters to Save a Stranded Dog