NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE’S CONCERT FOR A CAUSE Aug. 7 at 900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton Benefiting: NYC Second Chance Rescue, focusing on large dog breeds and animals in need ofcritical careThe big deal: This is a party for guests who like their glamour with a lifesaving mission. The rescue takes on cases shelters can’t, saving more … Read more
An adolescent owl that was found stuck in a concrete mixer in southwestern Utah is finally on the mend, flying free and maybe a bit wiser from the ordeal. The great horned owl somehow made his way into the truck-mounted mixer in late October and was discovered by workers pouring concrete at a resort construction site. Lucky … Read more
A man has given a wounded butterfly a second chance at life — by creating a tiny prosthetic wing from dried orchid petals. Morhaf Ghazi, 30, discovered the fragile insect while hiking in Amman, Jordan, when he noticed it was unable to flutter away as he approached. On closer inspection, he saw the butterfly’s right … Read more
In this dog-eat-dog world, these plucky pups refuse to meat their maker. Every dog has its day. But today, seven cunning canines are being celebrated, worldwide, after joining forces and fleeing a meat factory in China, making a 10-mile trek home as a four-legged “band of brothers.” Their great escape was captured in a moving … Read more
A rescue puppy’s story started with tragedy — but he’s not letting a ruff start get him down. The tiny dog named Stormzy was hit by a car and left with brain damage. He could barely move, had swelling in his brain and had little control over his own body. But when a veterinarian suggested … Read more
A young dog was rescued on Nov. 3 in Valea Nucarilor, Romania, after falling into an abandoned well. Emergency personnel in the Tulcea region reported that the female dog had stumbled into the 50 foot (15 meter) well while exploring a deserted yard. Officials said that they had received a call reporting the incident and … Read more
A couple who met at an animal sanctuary tied the knot at the special venue – with a disabled sheep as their ring bearer. Jake Ratcliffe, 34, met his bride Rosie, 28, when she started volunteering at his animal rescue — Millington’s Magical Barn — five years ago. After spending the summer “mucking stables out … Read more
She has their tails wagging. Teacher-turned-OnlyFans star Courtney Tillia started a dog rescue nonprofit in Los Angeles, and in order to save more pups, the married mom is now doing sex scenes with men. “I recently said, ‘F–k it,’ and started doing boy-girl porn. There’s too many dogs in perilous situations and rescuing costs too much for … Read more
Being responsible for yourself when you travel is hard enough (Where did I stash my keys again? Did I leave that scarf in the hotel closet? Is that coffee date calendar hold in the right time zone?). Add a pet into the mix and that’s a whole other headache. Or, perhaps we mean joy, as … Read more
Marine rescue groups in Australia worked quickly to free a dolphin calf entangled in a fishing net, successfully reuniting the baby with its mother. Video from the Organization for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans showed the July 24 rescue as teams from the Sea World Foundation, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), Marine … Read more
“Australia’s favorite fugitive” was finally rescued — after 529 days on the lam. Miniature dachshund Valerie — described by her owner as “an absolute princess who rides in a car seat and only wears the color pink” — first went missing back in November 2023. An animal rescue group was “overjoyed” to announce Friday they’d … Read more
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A pup was recently saved after she fell more than 100 feet into a canyon in Colorado National Monument in western Colorado. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said the pup and her owner were on a trip to visit the monument when they decided to pull over and get a closer … Read more
A woman who heard strange sounds behind her wall was tab-bergasted after discovering that there was a cat trapped behind her wall. She detailed the barricaded gerbil-chaser’s rescue in a TikTok video with over 6.6 million views. The claws-strophobic clip showed homeowner Lacy Day and several men cutting away a square panel of plasterboard to … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed off a new member of their family in their 2024 holiday card. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released the card on Monday, a little over a week before Christmas. In addition to featuring the first photo of their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, that the … Read more
This popular zoo animal is about to join the endangered species list. Giraffe populations in the wild savannas of Africa have experienced a dramatic decline, and it has become so severe that the U.S. government is now taking action to protect the animals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a proposal to add … Read more
The cat’s cradle was a tight rail hub. Rescuers had the ultimate catch-and-release experience after saving a monster Mekong River catfish that became trapped inside a flooded train station in Thailand. “It was one of the biggest I have seen,” Boonsong Tangrid told Viral Press of the dramatic rescue, which occurred in Chiang Mai on … Read more
Oh, what a feline! A tubby tabby rescued from the basement of a Russian hospital was so unbelievably fat when animal refuge workers found him, he was unable to walk. Kroshik, or “Crumbs,” may have been living in less than ideal conditions, but he definitely wasn’t starving — the giant-sized ginger tipped the scales at a … Read more
Dozens of dogs, cats and other animals living in poor conditions have been seized from a home in Connecticut. The Woodbridge Regional Animal Control said in a Facebook post Saturday that officials rescued 23 dogs, 20 cats, seven rabbits and a guinea pig from the residence, with more cats to be rounded up on Sunday. The agency … Read more
Luna, Luna, Luna! A new analysis of city data by pet goods company PawSafe.com found Luna is now top dog amongst mutt monikers. In 2023, 1.11% of all dogs licensed in New York City were named Luna, edging out other popular labels such as Bella (1.01%), Coco (.84%), Milo (.76%) and Max (.75%). “It’s a … Read more
A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, according to a press release from the zoo. “A singleton cub does not provide enough stimulation to produce lactation,” the release stated. To help give the … Read more