A “lucky pig” named Pearl is now living her best life after getting loose from a transport truck and picked up by state troopers. According to WSYX, the pig fell off a transport truck on Route 35 in Columbus, Ohio. It’s not clear where the truck was heading, but it’s possible that it was heading for a slaughterhouse — meaning Pearl made a life-saving escape. Ohio … [Read more...] about Piglet escapes transport truck, gets rescued by troopers and finds a new forever home
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Dog thrown in the trash rescued by sanitation workers — now he has a happy ending
It’s truly unbelievable how some people treat their dogs. Some pets are literally treated like garbage, thrown away with the trash. That was the sad story for a dog named Moe-Moe, but after being rescued by sanitation workers he’s now getting a second chance. According to the Hoke County Animal Shelter, in Raeford, North Carolina, a 4.5-year-old American bulldog mix named … [Read more...] about Dog thrown in the trash rescued by sanitation workers — now he has a happy ending
Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway
It’s always heartbreaking when a pet runs away, but it’s always nice to have the help of your community when you’re trying to get them back. For Elizabeth Burkes of Corpus Christi, Texas, the missing pet was a 5-year-old sulcata tortoise named Marmalade. It’s not everyday that a tortoise goes missing — they don’t tend to get very far on foot — but Marmalade disappeared after … [Read more...] about Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway
Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
A mother’s love is a powerful thing, especially in the animal kingdom. Baby animals rely on their mothers for survival, and a mama animal will always put her babies above herself That was the heartbreaking story for one mountain lion family, as an injured mother used her last moments to reach her babies. But now, her orphaned cubs are getting the love and care they … [Read more...] about Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit
After a poor owl was found in terrible condition, a wildlife center helped him make an incredible recovery. The Raven Ridge Animal Centre, in Pennsylvania, announced last month that it had taken in a Great Horned Owl who had been rescued from a manure pit. According to a Facebook post, the owl had been trapped in the pit for at least two days and was in rough shape. … [Read more...] about Rescued owl makes miraculous recovery after being shot with BB gun, trapped in manure pit