Animals

When a devastating avalanche struck the Rigopiano Hotel in Italy, rescue crews worked tirelessly. The thick snow completely covered the hotel. It rocked the ground and sent a chilling echo across the land. Finding any survivors inside seemed almost impossible. After uncovering tonnes of heavy rubble, the rescue team couldn’t believe what was inside. The … Read more

Say hello to Davos. He looks like a normal, happy dog, right? But don’t let that cute face fool you. This energetic Bernese mountain dog has made it his sole purpose in life to collect as many lost golf balls as possible. But what he did with them next is something that not even his … Read more

When animal rescue workers noticed this ramshackle wooden box outside an Indonesian home, they instantly knew that something wasn’t right. So they decided to get closer and take a look. But what they discovered inside went way beyond their wildest fears. Deep in the heart of Western Borneo, the region’s wildlife is constantly under threat … Read more

Time’s running out. If BenBen the stray tabby doesn’t find his “forever home” in the next 24 hours, he’s going to be put down. Seemingly resigned to his fate, BenBen sits motionless in his lonely Vancouver hospital cage. His eyes glazed. His spine crushed. His heart broken. Only a miracle can save him now… A … Read more

When Pearl the Jack Russell Terrier was found wandering the streets of Georgia, her life hung on the brink. Indeed, dangerously overweight, the poor pup could barely walk. Eventually, however, she found her way to a local rescue center – where her grueling recovery could begin. And two years later, her transformation was incredible. In … Read more

When they lost their beloved pet dog to old age, Ryan Hunter and his fiancé Lisa didn’t want to rush into looking after another animal. However, when they witnessed an abandoned pooch maimed in a horrific accident, they couldn’t let his pain go untreated. And their unbelievable kindness led to them finding a new friend. … Read more

Cats are very agile, versatile animals, and they can negotiate a lot of different environments with ease, but even they get into trouble sometimes. In some cases, they can themselves into situations so outlandish that animal rescuers have to get very creative. This is one such example, and it’s kind of mind-blowing. Hope for Paws, an … Read more

When Felix the cat first touched down at her new home, there was no way she could have known what life had in store for her. And equally, even her new owners couldn’t have predicted that she’d soon become one of the most popular cats around. In fact, this station cat’s story is so unbelievable, … Read more

When dog lover Ryan Anderson began working with abandoned pups, he didn’t expect it to be anything more than a weekend hobby. But today he’s devoting his entire life to the cause and his love of pooches is putting fellow dog enthusiasts to shame. Now he’s on a mission to make sure every dog in … Read more

When little Amber Austwick was born, her parents feared that she’d never be able to speak a single word. Born with a damaged voice box, Amber was incapable of making any sounds at all. That is until she met a rescue donkey named Shocks whose love and attention made the impossible happen. From the moment … Read more

We often say that a dog is man’s best friend, but few hounds have a relationship like the one Clove shares with her master PJ. Both cast out by society, the pair found each other at a time when they needed a companion the most. And their inspiring story shows just how much second chances … Read more

When Cletus the dog turned up on the streets of LA, it wasn’t clear whether he was going to make it. Indeed, hampered by illness and disability, the poor pooch was a shadow of a healthy dog. But with the help of a local animal shelter, something absolutely miraculous happened to Cletus. Back in 2016, … Read more