Stray Dog Rescued From Canal By Kind Firefighter
Firefighters must be prepared to handle any type of situation when they are called in to lend a helping hand. It doesn’t matter if it is somebody stuck in a burning building or a duck that has fallen into a storm drain, they are there to lend a helping hand. This recently came to light when the Lebanon Fire District was given a call about a dog that seemed to be stranded. According to a post by the fire department on Facebook, the people who called them thought that the dog was stranded on a piling support at a railway trestle in a...
Rescue Dog Has Six Pounds Of Matted Fur Removed
Our hearts really go out to dogs when they are struggling. It doesn’t matter if they are at a local shelter or if we see them wandering the streets, we want to do all we can to help them. Perhaps that is why our hearts were touched by the story of Simon, a Shih Tzu that was wandering around the streets of Kansas City, Missouri. Simon is almost 11 years old and he was found in a very difficult condition. His fur was matted, but it was more than just having a problem that you would run a comb through. Photo: TikTok/kcpetproject Photo:...
Dog Rescued From Busy Highway
People who rescue animals are quite patient people, especially since many rescues take time. For one group from Stray Rescue of St. Louis, it was a very alarming experience when they went to rescue a stray dog from a freeway. The group watched in horror as the dog ran across the highway, sticking to the side of the wall. Photo: Facebook/Stray Rescue of St. Louis Donna, who was the one driving the truck, was trying to get close enough to hop out and grab the stray. However, when the group saw their opportunity, they stopped, only to watch as...
Horses Terrified Of A Small Bunny Refuse To Keep Walking
Horses are such large and majestic creatures that it’s hard to imagine anything scaring them. However, they can actually be quite skittish and can get easily spooked by the silliest of things. It turns out that one tiny little bunny was enough to keep two hungry horses from enjoying their evening dinner – and the resulting footage was pure gold. The hilarious video was captured by the horses’ owner, Samantha May. She’s standing at the end of a trail, calling for her two horses, Pie and Domino. The two horses were about...
German Shepherd Cares For Orphaned Fawns
We’ve brought you stories of Sarge before. The big-hearted and gentle German Shepherd was known for bringing so much comfort and care to orphaned fawns rescued by his owner. Because of his sweet nature and patient disposition, Sarge was able to help his owner care for countless injured and orphaned fawns throughout the years. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog It was like he was called to be a foster dad to these little animals, and every time that Sarge took on a new fawn, he would treat it exactly like his own puppy. Article continues below Our...
Woman Creates Beautiful Memorials For Wild Animals She Finds On The Side Of The Road
Death can be a very touchy subject for people. No one really likes to think about it as it just emphasizes our own mortality. However, as much as some of us might be scared by the concept of death, it is a normal part of life. It is all cyclical and no one is exempt from it – not even animals. Now, when it comes to death, we humans like to do something to memorialize the person who has passed on. Many of us who have pets of our own tend to do the same to show our respects for our furry friends. Photo: flickr/Phil But what about those...
How To Avoid Cat Collar Injuries
Cat collars are great for making sure that your cat can be easily identified if they get lost. Of course, microchipping your pet is the best way to ensure that your pet stays safe and identifiable, but the collar helps give a visual ID to your pet as it contains their name and a contact phone number. Cat collars can also be fun to personalize, as you have so many different colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily find something that aligns with your cat’s personality. Photo: flickr/Kerri Lee Smith Some collars can even have...
Rescue Dog Stared At Wall For Hours Until He Realized He Was Safe
Adopting a dog is a wonderful thing that anyone can do. It’s a way of giving an animal in need a loving, forever home. However, anyone who has ever adopted a dog knows that they sometimes come with their own set of issues. Mainly, they can be pretty shy and even fearful in the beginning. Walt, a rescue dog, was no different. He was quite fearful of his new forever home when he was adopted. In fact, the poor dog couldn’t even bring himself to make eye contact with them the entire car ride home. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He...
Dog Caught Digging In The Yard Pretends He’s Innocent
Dogs are wonderful companions, but they can also be quite naughty at times. Catching a dog in the act of something bad can actually be quite hilarious. It’s like they know they’ve been caught, and their default is to pretend that they weren’t actually committing the crime. In Lodi, New Jersey, one adorable pooch thought that he was being clever covering his tracks, but in reality, he was just making for a great viral video. Photo: PXHERE The dog, whose name is Cooper, had started digging in his backyard. It was a very risky...
Dog Found Abandoned In The Woods Gets A New Forever Home
All dogs deserve to be loved. Sadly, not every dog experiences this in its lifetime. Some are strays that end up living very tough lives on the streets, but sometimes they get a lucky break when someone kind decides to take a chance on them. Mica was a little pooch who was living a very rough life on the streets. She was cold and hungry, making her home inside a ditch with only a blanket to keep her warm. Photo: Facebook/The Dodo Fortunately for the little dog, she was found by Diana. Diana knew that the dog most likely had been there all...
