"I love the penguin like it's my own child and I believe the penguin loves me": a touching sentiment shared by Joao Pereira de Souza, a Brazilian pensioner who has formed an extraordinary bond with a penguin he once rescued. The remarkable tale of their relationship has captured hearts worldwide. In 2011, 71-year-old Joao Pereira de Souza, a retired bricklayer and … [Read more...] about A Heartwarming Bond: A Penguin’s Devotion to His Rescuer
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Dog rescuer wins trust of abandoned puppy — look of love shows she’s finally home
There’s nothing sweeter than the moment a rescued dog knows that they’re finally safe. Recently, one woman went the extra mile to get an abandoned puppy to safety — and the pup had a precious way of showing her love. Kelly Williams operates Kelaroo’s Ruff Ranch, a non-profit sanctuary for abused and abandoned dogs in Texas. Last week, she heard about a 6-month-old puppy who … [Read more...] about Dog rescuer wins trust of abandoned puppy — look of love shows she’s finally home
Baby fox found with plastic jar trapped on head — rescuer saves the day
Human garbage can be a serious hazard for animals. We’ve seen many stories of wildlife getting stuck in jars, bottles and cans. That was the case recently when one little fox got trapped in a plastic jar — but thankfully a team of rescuers were on hand to save the day. According to a Facebook post from The Fox Project, a charity based in Southeast England, a local found … [Read more...] about Baby fox found with plastic jar trapped on head — rescuer saves the day
Bald pit bull found on the street: When rescuer looks closer at his skin, she cries
When you looked into Oliver’s eyes, all you could see was one thing: The longing to give up. His skin was in terrible condition and he had lost almost all of his fur. Across his body there were deep scores and scratches – that’s what happens when you have insatiable itching and are forced to repeatedly scratch it. When Stephanie found Oliver at a dog shelter, he was … [Read more...] about Bald pit bull found on the street: When rescuer looks closer at his skin, she cries
Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer
Sometimes animals become orphaned, and rely on the kindness of humans for survival. Thankfully, there are many people who devote their lives to taking care of these animals, and can become like a parent to them. The trust between these animals and their caretakers was exemplified in one viral photo, which showed two orphaned gorillas posing for a “selfie” with one of their … [Read more...] about Orphaned gorilla, famous for viral selfie, dies in the arms of her human rescuer